Wednesday; "Gone With The Wind"...

Apr 20, 2011 11:23

I just want to mention something here, in case you're not already aware of it. I want to mention the extraordinary craftsmanship that's demonstrated by Margaret Mitchell in Gone With The Wind. The density of it, and the way everything in it is woven together; the immediacy of it. It's truly remarkable, and I wish I could write that way. It's ( Read more... )

"gone with the wind"

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Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 17 2011, 23:35:15 UTC
I was asked to "tell everyone that she's really sorry, but she just can't communicate anymore. She just can't focus on things well enough to even answer an email, let alone talk to anyone."

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Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging amaebi October 18 2011, 02:52:11 UTC
Thank you for the sad news, Stephen. I've used lj and fb to propagate it.

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Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 18 2011, 13:08:38 UTC
I had a cry myself. Thank you for sharing the information. She isn't even up to reading e-mail these days is what her husband said, and responding to e-mails is more than she is up to.

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Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging kelsied October 23 2011, 10:45:27 UTC
I was so saddened to hear this. My best wishes to all affected...

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mme_hardy October 19 2011, 17:45:44 UTC
Please give her family our love, and give Suzette our gratitude for both the gift of her books and for her blogging. I'm so sorry to hear this news.

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catsittingstill October 20 2011, 11:20:43 UTC
I am so very sorry to hear this; my thoughts are with her and her family. Her books gave me great pleasure, and I was grateful to be able to share some portion of her daily life in this LJ.

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filkertom October 20 2011, 12:31:28 UTC
Oh my. Oh no. Thanks for letting us know. Suzette, George, so many good thoughts and virtual hugs, and if you want some silly songs please have someone send me your e-mail address and I'll send you downloads.

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raanve October 21 2011, 17:25:25 UTC
Thank you for letting us know. I am sending good thoughts to her, and the family. Suzette, your work has been so important. <3

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