Ha. That’s funny she recommends The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Help together. There has been a *lot* of criticism of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks — I’ve read it. It is interesting. Written by a white woman, which has allowed certain criticism to stick… Also it’s a movie. Oprah stars: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/12/arts/television/oprah-winfrey-on-the-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks.html
From jupiterj
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sick day
So, you’ve read it. You only say that it was interesting. I have been drawn in a la Le Guin’s comments that it does draw one in. I think it’s an absorbing honest tale and probably an important one when you think about the science and morality involved. I can see where the author came in for criticism despite her meticulous work. I find that “you can’t talk about something if you’re not in the group” approach not very convincing. It sometimes reminds me of “only black people can play jazz or the blues.” Something I also find not convincing. I think I’ve read The Help. I seem to know it. I remember it as a bit weak. And missing a lot of the innate hypocrisy of the situation but I may be reading that back.
From Elizabeth
on
still a bit ill
Ah, that’s a nice thank you note! I love you and hope you are doing better.
From jupiterj
on
still a bit ill
Thank you! I am feeling a bit better!
From Elizabeth
on
harpsichord back in holland
I’m so glad to hear your harpsichord is back. Sorry it’s been such an ordeal to have this guy patch it up. Blargh.
From jupiterj
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harpsichord back in holland
I spent some time with it yesterday. It’s very different. Much lighter touch and some need of adjustment, but it’s looking very good for using it. I need to acclimatize to it before playing it in public, however.
From Cindy Cosway
on
processing mom's death, poetry, and jacob
I’m sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well.
Sad face.
Hugs.
From jupiterj
on
processing mom's death, poetry, and jacob
Thanks, Cindy!
From Michelle Smith Kingsley
on
working on mom stuff
I’m so sorry to read of your mom’s failing. I hope that you & your brother have many memories that comfort you & give you strength. Michelle in NH
From jupiterj
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working on mom stuff
Thank you, Michelle. Yes Mom has had a long full life. She’s 91. As I watch people die in their old age, I tend to think of their entire life not just their present situation. This is a difficult time, but I think I am doing okay.
From Rhonda Edgington
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getting shit done
We heard Vasen play in Bloomington – there is a huge world music festival there each spring, and a friend of mine who was into Eastern European music told me to check them out. It was 20 years ago, and for some reason they looked younger… But they are pretty amazing players!
From jupiterj
on
getting shit done
I think it’s very cool that you heard this group live. They popped up on my YouTube subscription feed which I happen to check.
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getting shit done
Eastern European, and Scandanavian, that is…
From Barb
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a death
I am so sorry for your loss. When my Dad died I also had a mixture of relief and sadness. My mother had died 10 years earlier and my Dad was incredibly lonely. When he died he was ready. May peace be with you, Eileen and your family.
From jupiterj
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a death
Thanks, Barb!
From Jonny Keen
on
a death
Sorry to read about the death of your mother. Our prayers are with you/family in this time of sorrow. May the Lord be with you & family
From Jonny Keen
on
a death
Sorry to read about the death of your mother. May the Lord comfort you and family in this season of sorrow. Jonny & Carol
From Cindy Cosway
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jupe's never ending story continued
David Byrne has done some awesome things for the world of Color Guard. Cassidy is thoroughly devoted to all things Color Guard, which explains the reason I know this tidbit – which may or may not be of interest to you. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/contemporary-color-how-david-byrne-found-unlikely-new-rock-stars-w469765
From jupiterj
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jupe's never ending story continued
Cool! thanks for reading and commenting!
From Barb
on
sheepish, sorry, and hoping for the return of groove
Perfect timing on “getting your groove back”. I like it!
From jupiterj
on
sheepish, sorry, and hoping for the return of groove
Thank you, Barb!
From Elizabeth
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on deck
I bought you that book of essays by Mhosin Hamid. And just finished East West – it’s kijd of sci-fi!
From jupiterj
on
on deck
Yikes! You mean you bought it for me a while back? What’s the title?
From Elizabeth
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on deck
Typotypotypo
From Rhonda Edgington
on
jupes continues to ramble
aw man – your brother was at the Festival of Faith and writing!? I was too!
I could have met him, which I would have enjoyed, and heard what he was there to check out, and what he enjoyed – always fun at that festival.
Maybe we were sitting beside each other at a reading at some point!
From jupiterj
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jupes continues to ramble
Rev Jen and Beth Trembley were also there. If I think of it, next time, I’ll try to connect you all.
From Rhonda Edgington
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jupes continues to ramble
I saw them, (and sat with them and chatted with them) but that’s also because I know what they look like!:) And I expected to see them there.
The mysterious Mark Jenkins could have been sitting beside me listening to a poet read, and I wouldn’t even have know it…
Though had I know he was there, I could have looked for older men who look like you, walked up behind them and said, “Mark!” and looked if they flinched.
From Mark Jenkins
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a day off
I’m curious… when you say Comey’s book reads like a first book, I think of the fact that seldom, if ever, does an author’s first book see the light of day. Consequently I read your comment as highly critical.
Most authors don’t get published until they’ve written two or three failed books. Do you see his book as a failed book or simply as one that could be better written? I sort of thought that, for someone who could easily have hired a ghost writer, Comey did remarkably well to have written it on his own. Any failures are as much the product of his editor (always a coauthor) as of Comey.
I see the difference between his book and Albright’s as being more the result of the quality of mind and the frame of reference behind the book. Comey is a lawyer and a legal mind as well as a white male of privilege. His book reflects that as do his interviews of this past week. Albright on the other hand has the mind of a diplomat and a woman and a refugee. She sees the nuance of interpersonal and international relationships in a way that is seldom seen in lawyers.
Just curious….
From jupiterj
on
a day off
I was thinking more of Grisham’s first novel, A Time to Kill which is a clunkier and less skilled than his later books. Also, there’s Margaret Atwoods early novel, Surfacing, which I defended to my reading club as being worthwhile to read despite it not being up to her later abilities.
I do not think that Comey failed with his book, only that the seams are showing. I too admire that he wrote himself and know that takes a lot of stamina and talent. In fact, having almost finished the book and watching the Colbert interview on YouTube last night, I am filled with respect for Comey. He is an insider and it’s interesting to read his book skeptically with that in mind. As he says in the Colbert interview he has many stories to tell and and only wanted to include those that contributed to his discussion of leadership. I think this discussion is critical right now. I also think that Comey is that rare animal in our time, a true leader. Maybe we should chat on the phone?
From Elizabeth
on
hermit jupe
thanks for linking that podcast. Fun conversation that definitely makes me excited by ancient myth, shakespeare and the Circe novel.
From jupiterj
on
hermit jupe
You’re welcome!
From Elizabeth
on
so that's where that was
I’ve listened to pod save America. Didn’t know there was save the world too. It is therapeutic and smart but I have to be in the right mood because it’s a bit full on.
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