http://swanlakesambagirl.disqus.com/enThu, 30 Nov 2006 21:35:02 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548101Hi honey welling - I remember you from ABB's site! Yes, I am a Hemingway fan. That story doesn't have much of a plot, but I just always connect with the loneliness and fear of his characters. In that story, I feel like the old man, preferring light quiet cafes to dark dank rowdy bars. Like, somehow the light and order are peaceful and keep darkness and loneliness at bay, and ironically, loud raucous bars filled with noisy groups of people can be really alienating (like NY is sometimes...). And I love the depth of character that he creates with such few words and sparse language. I remember the Francis Macomber story -- it was about the man who is shot by his wife right as he is overcoming his fears -- I'm going to read it again.SwanLakeSambaGirlThu, 30 Nov 2006 21:35:02 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548100a clean well-lighted place! i knew that phrase sounded familiar, i had to look it up. are you a hemingway fan? i don't actually remember what happens in that story. i really love "the short happy life of francis macomber."honey wellingThu, 30 Nov 2006 14:56:54 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548099These things are ideal for procrastinating-types like me (I'm supposed to be outlining!). I posted my answers over at my blog. We have an overlap on question 5 (yea, Lauren for all the reminders!). Probably see you on Wednesday; I'm w/Fred this week while Michael's in Japan.ParkerFri, 24 Nov 2006 23:25:22 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548098oh wait -- i get it, b/c i spelled it wrong, right! crocheted! what is on my mind lately...SwanLakeSambaGirlFri, 24 Nov 2006 20:01:04 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548097Hi lem -- thanks, I definitely need it :) That's really funny you know my teachers! The shawl was light green, very light weight -- just enough to keep me warm in those freezing ballrooms :)SwanLakeSambaGirlFri, 24 Nov 2006 16:47:28 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2006/11/23/ever-so-fun-goofy-thanksgiving-meme/#comment-4548096No offense, but I was really amused trying to picture your "crotched" shawl in Q.48!!!! I've taken lessons at DTS also and know your teachers, so I enjoy reading about them in your postings. Best of luck with your dancing!lemFri, 24 Nov 2006 14:42:00 -0000