I love the diversity of all my writing friends. It seems we all have a unique perspective regarding the solace of understanding we seek. I felt Fitzgeralds Gatsby was an exercise in moral turpitude. My greatest weakness as I see it is my unyielding need for Karmic balance and the predictable boredom it brings. As I reflect back, I see a life of dive bars and fat paychecks in a forest only I could understand. A yin to Fitzgeralds yang. Same world, different levels. We can only dream of the pragmatic choices that come with great wealth, and the great stories they tell. Thanks for allowing me to visit your front porch.
I agree with what you say! It reminds me also of the "First They Came" poem.
On another note, I wish you much success with the writing workshops. My class with you at Rollins, and subsequently the workshop in St. Augustine, helped me immensely in my writing life.
I love the diversity of all my writing friends. It seems we all have a unique perspective regarding the solace of understanding we seek. I felt Fitzgeralds Gatsby was an exercise in moral turpitude. My greatest weakness as I see it is my unyielding need for Karmic balance and the predictable boredom it brings. As I reflect back, I see a life of dive bars and fat paychecks in a forest only I could understand. A yin to Fitzgeralds yang. Same world, different levels. We can only dream of the pragmatic choices that come with great wealth, and the great stories they tell. Thanks for allowing me to visit your front porch.
A beautiful and inspiring essay. I'm looking through my shelves for my copy of The Great Gatsby. Time to read it again. Thank you, Connie.
I agree with what you say! It reminds me also of the "First They Came" poem.
On another note, I wish you much success with the writing workshops. My class with you at Rollins, and subsequently the workshop in St. Augustine, helped me immensely in my writing life.
Intergenerational care-swapping villages, co-ops, bartering--bring it on!!
I, too, love The Great Gatsby and think of it often these days. Your analysis is spot on!