Three Little Books with an update … nothing like mixing things up … just a little …
I took Kafka's Soup book with me to hospital last week … we failed … I read a couple of stories, but need to return in two weeks (12th May) to see if we can work something out …
Brilliant, caring, empathetic staff … I consider myself very fortunate … then the next day, to my surprise, the community nurses contacted me – that I wasn't expecting … but now I know I'm in the system …
... so after that brief intro … I trip the light fantastic … join me with Kafka's Soup, on Machiavelli's Lawn, learning how to Plumb-in Sartre's Sink …
Mark Crick wrote and illustrated these three books … short stories … he is best known for his literary parodies …
… you'll find recipes, do it yourself tips, or if you prefer … how to garden …
So join me in our bright sunshine … and bring a little bit of fun with you – let's tell stories of life and love …
… then to round this briefing off … my talk on the love affair between John of Gaunt and Katherine … gave much amusement and giggly laughter – even from the 'chaps' … I plagiarised some of the love elements from Anya Seton's story telling.
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| John of Gaunt (1340 - 1399) Katherine Swynford (1349 - 1403) |
When you read Mark Crick's little books … you'll come across Virginia Woolf, Marquis de Sade, John Steinbeck … and more …
... or from Sartre's Sink you'll come across Julius Caesar 'Putting Up a Shelf', Emily Brontë 'Bleeding a Radiator', or finding Edgar Allan Poe 'Boarding Up an Attic' …
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| Manet's 'The Luncheon on the Grass' (1862) |
...then once in the garden, and after the Introduction by Niccolo Machiavelli, we will find Emile Zola showing us 'Weeding by Hand', or Sylvia Plath's 'Burying Bulbs in Autumn' …
All delightful examples of comedic commentaries on various great writers' – something for us all to learn from … even using a radiator key – the tool provided to Emily Brontë – when she bled her radiator …
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| We had a brief overview on this: the Wilton Diptych (1395 - 1399) |
Grab a read … they're delightful parodies … and what a way to appreciate well known authors …
Lots happening out in that global world of ours … enjoy the change of season …
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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17 comments:
Hopefully in two weeks they figure out what's wrong!
Hari OM
Hmmm sounds like a process of elimination rather than direct diagnosis... All the best with that. Meanwhile, you are certainly finding plenty to distract yourself - and us! YAM xx
The books sound most entertaining.
I'm sorry you have to return to hospital and do hope the powers that be come up with a workable solution. As you say, at least you're in the system now.
Those look like intriguing books. Sorry you’ve got to go back to the hospital but glad you got good care.
At least you've got something interesting to read. I hope they figure it all out and all turns out well.
@ Alex - thanks ... well I hope things will work out next time ... and then we can see what happens next ...
@ Yam - yes ... a matter of working through various 'tries' to see where I end up ... I hope back to relative normality. Glad you enjoy the thought of the little books - they're fun ...
@ Janice - they are fascinating books with delightful stories in them ... I'm getting stuck in slowly. We both need to work together to sort it out - I'm sure it'll happen ... and yes I'm in the system - it's a relief ...
@ Anabel - they're delightful books - I hope you can get to check them out. The hospital were excellent ... and know that I'll be back in the same ward area next time ...
@ Liz - they are certainly interesting ... and I too hope we can figure it all out ... I'm sure we will ...
Cheers to you 5 thanks for being here ... Hilary
I really, really hope you get an answer (and a solution) from your next visit.
I wasn't aware of those parody book and will have to hunt them down. They sound like fun.
These books sound hilarious and laughter is the best medicine (well, it helps, but you still need a real diagnosis and then proper healing). Thanks for introducing us to Mr. Crick. I must check our library.
Kafka's Soup was described as a "literary pastiche in the form of a cookbook" i.e 14 recipes each written in the historical style of a famous author. That appeals to me, but I cannot tell from your hospital experience if you thought the book is worth me finding and reading.
@ EC - thanks ... next time will give me an answer of some description, perhaps a solution then or that will come later. The books are quite delightful ... so great you'll be looking the books out.
@ Joanne - yes ... concentration was a little challenging, but at least I've had a closer look into the booklets and now will read each storyline properly. Good to know you'll check them out ...
@ Hels - well I can't tell if you'd enjoy them ... that, I guess, is up to you to look ... also there are 17 recipes ... not the 14 you mention, so you must have had a look somewhere ...
Enjoy the stories - cheers Hilary
Good morning, Hilary. First of all let me send my best wishes. If I were close by I would dispense large quantities of Canadian hugs, guaranteed to be a beneficial therapeutic agent. I am sending them over the ether, but it’s not quite the same. I hope that in two weeks they will be able to fine tune your cogs and gears and get you back into prime running order again. Thanks for the tips on these books. They seem really delightful. I will be checking at my local library.
With smackers and smooches - David
Waiting for answers is not much fun, but it sounds as if you’re in good hands, Hilary. Do take care. The books sound fun! I haven’t heard of them before.
@ David - thank you ... I'd love a warm hot hug ... as we're having a bit of a hot spell at the moment! I'm hoping the next visit will move the situation on, and then I'll know a bit more about the future of the bod. I hope they'll sort the cogs and gears out ...
The books are fun reads ... I'll look forward to reading all the stories ... thanks for the smackers and smooches!
@ Val - at least I'm up and about ... I was with some friends yesterday, whose husband has had a leg accident - and actually I feel 'better off' than him. We are both in good hands thankfully. Great you'll look at the little books - they are a delight to see and to read.
Cheers to you both - thanks for the visits - Hilary
Hils, Hope next time around, they get it nailed down and you get it taken care of. Glad you had books you enjoyed. Cheers,
Hi Sandra ... yes thank you ... I'm not sure - but I'm positive and will see what happens - could be any number of decisions. One need stories in those circumstances! Cheers Hilary
Oh, these look like fun!
Thanks Deniz - I'm sure you'll enjoy them ... especially his parodic take on the tales ... cheers Hilary
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