Now, THIS one I've never heard. Faulkner is a SUMMER read, somehow, with a little sweat needed to lubricate and punctuate the words. But this---this is a gentle, personal side he showed to few. He seemed to prosper on irascible.
I never met Mr. Will, but I did meet Mr. John, one afternoon when he and his helper were dismantling dozens of big wooden shipping frames from around his paintings, which had been lent to a museum/gallery? in Paris, I seem to remember. Courtly and as well-spoken in conversation as Mr. Will on the page.
It's certainly an image that sticks. But I heard he love to cook certain things in that old kitchen of his. Very simple kitchen really. He had a little table where he wrote sometimes. Nothing big. Two could sit at it. Reminded me of my Grandmother's kitchen.
Now, THIS one I've never heard. Faulkner is a SUMMER read, somehow, with a little sweat needed to lubricate and punctuate the words. But this---this is a gentle, personal side he showed to few. He seemed to prosper on irascible.
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But OLD MAID? That image will persevere.
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It's certainly an image that sticks. But I heard he love to cook certain things in that old kitchen of his. Very simple kitchen really. He had a little table where he wrote sometimes. Nothing big. Two could sit at it. Reminded me of my Grandmother's kitchen.
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