26 Friday Jan 2018
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No, I don’t mean love, when I say patriotism. I mean fear. The fear of the other. And its expressions are political, not poetical: hate, rivalry, aggression.
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Because paradise is a library
Memories of a Senior citizen
The Journey Home
a bookworm detailing all her bookish thoughts
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the confessions of a random blogger
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all things bookish!!
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Good quote. I have never considered myself to be patriotic either.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think love of ones country is fine, but never blindly. And “patriotism” is overused.😕
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This is a very wise and powerful quote.
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She was an incredible author who wasn’t afraid to tackle anything.
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I definitely get that vibe from what I’ve read.
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I posted a tribute to her yesterday.
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I saw that. A very accomplished tribute.
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Sorry Vinnie. I missed your like so I never looked to see if you commented.
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Thanks for checking. I think my comments are back to normal now. Are they coming through fine?
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No. They’re still not showing in my notifications/reader.😡
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They seem to be appearing on other blogs fine with notifications. Oh well, I’m not going to let this get me down.
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I’m sorry Vinnie. Yours are the only ones I’m having problems with so I don’t think it’s a glitch in my settings.🤷🏻♀️
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I’ve made it a mission of mine to not let this niggle bother me. As long as I can converse with people, I’m good.
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so timely once again –
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She was a wise woman.
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WOW. I have been guilty of interweaving those words too often. Better late than never comes enlightenment.
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So true.
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Can’t wait to get through the book I’m reading now so I can get to her!
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Yay!😊
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I would never have thought of patriotism like that but … she is right somehow! Happy Friday Kim!
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I’ve thought for awhile now that the word “patriotism” is being overused. And what really brought it home to me was the rise of Trump and more recently his attacks on sport players who kneel during the national anthem.
Happy Friday Dear Sophie!🤗
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Truly powerful quote. I just have to go and read something from her this year 😊😊
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You MUST Michel!😊
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Haha, I know, I know…no pressure lol 😅😅😅
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Fantastic quote and perfect for qhere we stand politically! Great post, Book Sister!💜💛💙
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She truly had a way with words.😙
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What work of fiction by her had the biggest impression on you? 😮
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I’d have to say The Earthsea Cycle, because that was my first exposure to her writing. I also loved The Left Hand of Darkness, The Dispossessed, and The Lathe of Heaven.😊
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