The age demanded that we dance
And jammed us into iron pants
And in the end the age was handed
The sort of shit that it demandedErnest Hemingway
Whenever I read the news regarding wars and conflicts these days, this quote always comes to mind.
Sad, isn’t it?
On the other hand, it’s a great little riposte at dinner parties. They’ll be tapping their palms with their fingertips, calling you the next wunderpoet, if you whip it out at the right moment.
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Hey Karen,
Ernest Hemingway is my favourite writer. Looking at your Bio, I couldn’t help thinking that you have a perfect background to be a succesful writer. You are doing well here on this blog. I wish to see your bok published soon.
I also have a MA ( like you I did that when I was 21) and I am passionate about writing and reading good writers. But i dn’t see myself picking up pen anytime soon. May be my blog would help in that.
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A very apt quote, but sadly it’s still applicable today.
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well done on winning the bloggers choice awards.Just came across your site and am really enjoying your take on life.
I am not a writer but have masters in design ( I wish I had one in mothering as most days I have no idea what I am doing) but mother to 3 with another on the way and a childrens storage design business…
looking forward to seeing those unpublished manuscripts published. Will be back
very interesting quote – you are so creative Karen ! I am in awe of your knowledge and wit.
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ahh, Papa. very nicely chosen, Karen. that’s a bit of Hemingway i hadn’t read before. but it’s pretty much Ernie in the nutshell.