One false word, one extra word, and somebody’s thinking about how they have to buy paper towels at the store. Brevity is very important. If you’re going to be longwinded, it should be for a purpose. Not just because you like your words.
Patricia Marx
Blurbs, Jungles and Neck-Biting
Have you ever decided to read a book because of its blurb?
Have you ever read a book which “has that Certain Something which makes you want to crawl through thirty miles of dense tropical jungle and bite somebody in the neck”?
If so, which jungle, and who did you bite?
Gargoyle Chip Report II
How’s the gargoyling going? (Try saying that five times, fast.)
I have not much progress to report this week, alas, but every little bit helps.
Mending sheets: hems sewn on second sheet.
Curtains: no progress.
Rose Quilt: no progress.
You?