December 19, 2005
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Jane Austen Guide to Dating
Don’t you think I
look as if I have buck teeth in my picture? It’s actually a good picture in real
life.Here’s a bit of
wonderful writing by Abby Farson, former student.“I like
December. I like how it sneaks up on you and tickles your toes and pretends
that it’s really not a happy monster that is going to eat away at your time and
your wallet and your sanity. It acts like a kitten that is pleading to be
picked up on the side of the road. And then, against your better judgment, you
let it in. And the moment you do, it won’t stop mewing about peace and goodwill
to men and then it starts shedding Christmas cheer all over your furniture and
your sweaters and your fireplace. And then January hits and it’s gone like
that. Despite my speculations, I miss it when it goes.”I’ve always
enjoyed Abby’s writing and thought you might, too.The family is
ailing with various types of colds. No
one is really sick, just enough to be disgusting occasionally. It makes us all low-key and slower. But, the day and week allow us to be running
at a slower pace. Ah, December!
I’m an aunt again!
The good doctor’s brother (Chuck) and his wife (Jen) are the proud parents of a
new baby born yesterday, Kyle Adam. His
older brother, Ryan, is 8 years old. So,
it’s almost like starting all over again in the baby world.This week ought to be a fun one for me. Tuesday,
I go out to lunch with a friend (Sarah C.) and grocery shopping. Friday is my mom’s and my big shopping day in
Altoona. We do it every year, whether we are
actually in need of any Christmas gifts or not.
Also, we usually eat breakfast at Eat-n-Park and supper at either Olive
Garden or Red Lobster. Mmmm! I’m not in need of any presents, but it’s fun
to look.The book I have
highlighted above was an interesting read. It’s not designed for the Christian
or for the teen, but it had a lot of practical advice for those who are dating
and a lot of interesting comparison of the real world and Jane Austen’s
characters. I think the author’s dissertation would be neat to read. It is on
courtship rituals in Jane Austen’s books.Just wondering—have
any of you never read a Jane Austen novel?
Comments (10)
Who’s Jane Austin? Your teeth do not look protruded. I couldn’t help chuckling when I read your question though!
No books for me. Just the movie Emma. I think that is based on one of her books.
Yes, they do look a little buck-ish…just the front 4…but I didn’t notice it until you mentioned it. So maybe it’s only really noticable upon further review. I’ve only read 1 Jane Austen book. I liked Abby’s bit on December…especially the kitten part. She’s very creative, unlike me.
Wow, I feel so honored - to have garnered a quote on Mrs. Sellers’ blog!
Thank you, though: I learned basically all I know from you. (It’s quite true. Ask my mother.) A very, very merry Christmas to you & yours…
- Abby
Never read a one of them. Is there a particularly good place to start?
I love Jane Austin!
I am proud to say that I have never read any Jane Austen novels. Unless I can be convinced otherwise, her books are not high on my priority list!
hey,
this is lydia from ohio i was reading your little note that was in the christmas card and i saw you had a xanga so i had to check it out and i did and its great!!! and i couldn’t leave w/o leaving a comment!
lydia
I spent a summer reading all the online books I could get my hands on… which meant etexts whose copyrights had expired… which meant all of Jane Austen, Charlotte/Emily/Anne Bronte, Edgar Rice Burroughs (what a contrast with Austen/Bronte!!), etc. I found that some of the Bronte’s works were “deeper”, somehow, than Austen’s… although knowing the authors’ life stories gave quite a bit of insight into their stories…
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