That was a little poem up there in the subject line, as a tribute to Ogden Nash and the blog — named, as The Master would have approved, Blogden Nash — run by Nash aficionado “John.” Lovely blog, and welcome catalog of Nash poems. I’ve honored The Master, myself, in this poem about a Christmas tradition my husband swears is imaginary but is not.
If you haven’t trailed new commenter Dan Antion back to his lair, you’re missing a treat. No Facilities is a must-not-miss, especially this post about two kinds of people. Dan, there are two kinds of people: the kind who finish what they start.
I have a new obsession: the art of Abigail Larson. She warms the cockles of this MomGoth’s heart. I’m especially charmed by this Scary Kid illo.
Oh–one more thing: Come to my church tonight, if you’re in the neighborhood, to hear some stories from Philip Gulley, Quaker preacher and storyteller. $15 a pop, and cheap at the price. There will be snacks.
A WRITING PROMPT FOR YOU: Pick a “two-kinds-of-people” joke and write a story about them.
MA
Dan Antion
July 25, 2014 at 8:53amThanks do much for mentioning me!
Marian Allen
July 25, 2014 at 11:08amThanks so much for starting to visit me! Love your blog!
Dan Antion
July 25, 2014 at 8:54am“So” much. I hate typos.
Jane
July 25, 2014 at 9:59amGood recommends, Marian.
Dan,
Glad to meet you. Like your blog.
Cue grim scenario music:
“In the naked city…there are two kinds of people…”
Marian Allen
July 25, 2014 at 11:10amThere are three kinds of people: Those who can count and those who can’t.