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February 2006

Love

Sunday, February 26, 2006

It’s not a good idea. Norton and Sarah both know it. Both are over 40, both love their spouses, both are drunk, both naked— and not thin.
–N.M. Kelby "Jubilation, Florida"

Learning about love.


Women

Sunday, February 19, 2006

'It was a big drop from being the wife of Delphin Slade to being his widow. As the wife of the famous corporation lawyer every day brought its exciting and unexpected obligations... and the amusement of hearing in her wake "What?! That handsome woman with the good clothes and the eyes is Mrs. Slade? The Slade's wife? Really? Generally the wives of celebrities are such frumps."'
–Edith Wharton, "Roman Fever"

Women and moments of reckoning.


Whimsies and Fairytales

Saturday, February 11, 2006

When the Princess Melisande was born, her mother the Queen wanted to have a christening party, but the King put his foot down and said he would not have it. "I’ve seen too much trouble come of christening parties," said he. "However carefully you keep your visiting book, some fairy or other is sure to be left out, and you know what that leads to."
–Edith Nesbit, "Melisande"

Whimsical tales from The Topaz Cufflinks Mystery, Tritill, Litill and the Birdsand Melisande.


Difficult Moments

Sunday, February 05, 2006

"In a village like this, people always wait. Somebody comes, somebody leaves, a child is born, somebody dies. The sleepy village always waits for something to happen. Then, it comes to life."
–Kader Abdolah, "Eagles"

Children and parents in difficult moments frame these tales from Russia and Iran.