Seriously, I don't for a minute think he is unaffected (and dudes do seem to prefer the "I'm totally cool with everything" attitude). But then I don't know know you. Does he seem emotionally cold in other circumstances? I don't want to get into your business, but if this is becoming a major concern for you.....well…

Bit confused, but anything you say about the amazing Potts and Rowling,? Darn good enough for me!

Oh dear. Do keep in mind, that we may not be "shocked" exactly, but that doesn't mean we are indifferent. Quite the opposite, I hope. I really do hope. Indifference would be devastating. I guess some of us just keep our hatred of evil in "perpetual suspension?" (Does that make any sense?) I'm not quite sure either,…

Me Either. I am just accepting the whole thing as a marvelous send-up. None of this shite is true; and can't take ANY of it seriously. But I think Tracy is really getting good at satire.

Thanx for the rec, Buzz; You're a dear:).

Oh, just stop that now, Jin. I teach writing and mess up all of the time. Don't be so nickity -pickety (made that up just for you).So Sorry, Buzz; this was meant for Jin and Jay:(

Sorry, but THIS after a freak'in heartbreaking wreck story? Not helping!

So YES!

You must work late! So now you are driving AND talking in the DARK? OH NO!!!!! (I'm play'in with ya:). Just be extra careful OK? Don't want to lose you.

Sigh. Aren't they all...............?

Hey, thanks for that bit of spec. Thank god for Astology 'casue Hollywood? Crazier'n me

Really, Tracy: funniest damn thing I've read in days "while the other 40% are dead as far as we care." Thanks for that (haven't slept for 6 days so I'm laughing like a lunatic [no mean jokes please!]):)

1899!!!! Well that explains the reading list. But I'm ONTO that book now. Thanks:)

Yes, extraordinarily tough for everyone, plus I love her dearly (though she never "bonded" with me). I don't feel sorry for myself, but do I wish I had grown up in one of those really big families. The folk I kknow who were? Well, the chances I've had to hang out with them was always priceless.

Well, that seals it. If it was written between 1925-39 I have NO excuse for not having read it already - except that it was never on any of my reading lists (too many books, so little time). Will pick up this week. Something to look forward to:)

Maybe it's time for a little Lace and Arsenic.....know any good recipes?

In this "day and age" she'd probably do better leaving him, Tidy sum in hand, and then writing a Tell-ALL. Would read.

How fascinating! No wonder I couldn't read it as a third grader. Wasn't required; just WANTED to. Should I give it another try? I've come along way since third grade, but since I'm already a Modernist so much of what I study is pretty dour and depressing. It's a nice change to get some lightness and humor. The kind of…

Oh yes, very much in need, and there are quite a few complications. My mother apparently has everything all locked up tight (all perfectly fair she says). But when there are two family farms at stake and my only other sister has set up "squatting rights" as it were........oh, it's just a mess BECAUSE we have never…

That was a very nice post. Thank you I KNEW that book was about capitalism, but whenever I brought it up with acquaintances they looked puzzled and disapproving Weird...Silver slippers! I definately like concept that better and can easily picture it. A bit bleak for technicolor though, I suppose. Those red shoes…