Thanks for this, Frank. I like that Eliot poem, but haven't read it in quite awhile. I like this line from Flannery O'Connor's story, "A Good Man is Hard to Find":
“She would of been a good woman,” The Misfit said, “if it had been somebody there to shoot her every minute of her life.”
LOL. Okay, Frank, I think I'm a generation beyond you (late 60s). I've looked up "GONGA" and I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. I assume something like, "I'll do it!" or "It's gonna happen" or......?
It comes from Wise Blood (the Flannery novel), and there is a very funny scene involved in its mention. GONGA is a sort of King Kong figure from the films. A man appears dressed in a gorilla suit to promote this movie, and dark hilarity ensues. Very Flannery to include a belly laugh in consideration of the grim.
Now you've exposed my poor memory. Thanks! I read that probably 35+ years ago...thanks for the explanation. I like that better than anything the AI told me. Have a Merry Christmas!
Sublime essay, Frank. Beautifully written. Happy Christmas!
Thanks for this, Frank. I like that Eliot poem, but haven't read it in quite awhile. I like this line from Flannery O'Connor's story, "A Good Man is Hard to Find":
“She would of been a good woman,” The Misfit said, “if it had been somebody there to shoot her every minute of her life.”
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Also what a line. She has so many. I didn’t recall that one so thank you for that little gem.
Oh Flannery is peerless and I am going to go on about her in the new year.
Excellent. I'm already looking forward to that!
GONGA
LOL. Okay, Frank, I think I'm a generation beyond you (late 60s). I've looked up "GONGA" and I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. I assume something like, "I'll do it!" or "It's gonna happen" or......?
Sorry for being obtuse I thought you might know that reference and now I have made a GONGA of myself lol
It comes from Wise Blood (the Flannery novel), and there is a very funny scene involved in its mention. GONGA is a sort of King Kong figure from the films. A man appears dressed in a gorilla suit to promote this movie, and dark hilarity ensues. Very Flannery to include a belly laugh in consideration of the grim.
Now you've exposed my poor memory. Thanks! I read that probably 35+ years ago...thanks for the explanation. I like that better than anything the AI told me. Have a Merry Christmas!
Beautiful, thank you.
You’re welcome KR! I’m glad to have brought you some beauty for Christmas.
Difficultly beautiful. Thank you.
Haha! You’re welcome Helen!
Well, that was thought-provoking.
Thanks.
Glad I could help! You’re welcome.