(1989 April 22)
Kathryn has a new problem: a robin keeps hopping on her porch and pecks at his reflection in the glass. She made a falcon after consulting encyclopedia, and Pulvermacher's [poultry house] brot a stuffed owl and put it up, but nothing helps. I told her to tape newspapers to the outside, but very cold and windy and she has not done so. Maybe she likes the Fame.
July 8, 2011
July 7, 2011
Morels
(1989 April 22)
I opened your letter to add the very latest fungi news before it leaves Wis. Today the topic on WHA Radio Call-in was edible mushrooms, esp. the morel. Many called in with problems and I learned always to cook them. Then the guest for the day from Forest Products Lab (I think) told of reading a book years ago by Alex. Smith, Michigan, "The Guru of Michigan," with description and drawings and what not to eat. Other works were mentioned, so I called in to say there was a new list just out and gave yours. He had to know the publisher and may send for it. Do you think I should charge 10%?
I opened your letter to add the very latest fungi news before it leaves Wis. Today the topic on WHA Radio Call-in was edible mushrooms, esp. the morel. Many called in with problems and I learned always to cook them. Then the guest for the day from Forest Products Lab (I think) told of reading a book years ago by Alex. Smith, Michigan, "The Guru of Michigan," with description and drawings and what not to eat. Other works were mentioned, so I called in to say there was a new list just out and gave yours. He had to know the publisher and may send for it. Do you think I should charge 10%?
July 6, 2011
Rushdee
(1989 St. Matthew's)
Quite a stink over this book of Rushdee's. I know you will say absolute freedom of the press. But I also think, Why go out of your way to antagonize people, especially when they will probably kill you for it.
Quite a stink over this book of Rushdee's. I know you will say absolute freedom of the press. But I also think, Why go out of your way to antagonize people, especially when they will probably kill you for it.
July 4, 2011
book's?
(1989 St. Mathew's)
I could not but wonder about using "book's," as I was taught not to make the possessive of inanimate objects with 'S but instead say "OF the book" etc. Well, rules change, and I am sure you could quote the rule.
I could not but wonder about using "book's," as I was taught not to make the possessive of inanimate objects with 'S but instead say "OF the book" etc. Well, rules change, and I am sure you could quote the rule.
July 3, 2011
Oolong
(1989 February)
Bill took me to town yesterday for the usual hair do and bank stop. He bought a coffee cake for me, and Jan came and brewed oolong tea.
Bill took me to town yesterday for the usual hair do and bank stop. He bought a coffee cake for me, and Jan came and brewed oolong tea.
July 2, 2011
Casting Dicken
(1989 February)
I am nearly through Nikolas Nickleby, the spring Campus play and Jean says the last she will direct. She is dreaming of retirement. ... [And in a later letter:] Jean has cast Nicholas Nickleby and has given Paul [Fowell] the part of Mr. Gride, a dwarf. I warned her, but to no avail. The audience won't know the difference as N.N. is a thick book. Bill is building the set every day, happy it will be his last.
I am nearly through Nikolas Nickleby, the spring Campus play and Jean says the last she will direct. She is dreaming of retirement. ... [And in a later letter:] Jean has cast Nicholas Nickleby and has given Paul [Fowell] the part of Mr. Gride, a dwarf. I warned her, but to no avail. The audience won't know the difference as N.N. is a thick book. Bill is building the set every day, happy it will be his last.
July 1, 2011
My plans
(1989 February)
My plans are to take a cab and visit my poor friend Portia Martin when she has finished her dinner about 12:30. Then about 9, Karen will come and will eat popcorn and drink tea and see how "Murder in the Vicarage" comes out. (As if we didn't know!)
My plans are to take a cab and visit my poor friend Portia Martin when she has finished her dinner about 12:30. Then about 9, Karen will come and will eat popcorn and drink tea and see how "Murder in the Vicarage" comes out. (As if we didn't know!)
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