tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post204753752292011517..comments2024-03-26T03:46:04.937-07:00Comments on Books in Northport: Travels to JapanP. J. Grathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-92038018807014298642016-03-30T05:37:26.591-07:002016-03-30T05:37:26.591-07:00This comment of Don's is one he intended for m...This comment of Don's is one he intended for my subsequent post, where it is also published.<br /><br />March 30 update: I am 100 pages from the end of THE TALE OF GENJI.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-13025493208310854682016-03-29T07:59:03.373-07:002016-03-29T07:59:03.373-07:00A wonderful memorial, Pamela. Thanks for showing ...A wonderful memorial, Pamela. Thanks for showing us a truer Jim Harrison than will probably be captured in any of the other tributes being written. A few years ago I had the audacity to send him a letter asking if he’d read and blurb my novel, citing my age (a few years younger than him) and my connection to Leelanau as the only reasons he might be persuaded to do it. Despite my gross effrontery, he sent me a gracious note begging off on account of his failing eyesight and wishing me the best with my writing. Despite the bluff and bluster, I always thought he must have been a gentle soul and I guess his response to me, and your memorial, confirmed it for me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751782693407479779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-56964403149489397712016-03-28T12:18:46.728-07:002016-03-28T12:18:46.728-07:00An out, Gerry? There's a story waiting to be t...An out, Gerry? There's a story waiting to be told! <br /><br />But yes, we are no doubt better off where we are, right now.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-77472857819561780782016-03-28T09:43:34.417-07:002016-03-28T09:43:34.417-07:00Naturally I had to follow some rabbit trails - the...Naturally I had to follow some rabbit trails - the whole post reminded me of a Kurosawa film - "Ran" - that made a big impression on me. Books, photographs, films, plays - they all take on new meanings over time, as they are connected to new experiences or exposures. <br /><br />I assume that if I had lived in the 11th century I would have been either a slave or an outlaw. Strongly prefer Antrim County in 2016 (with forays here and there). Gerryhttp://torchlakeviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-60284617059074228212016-03-26T07:12:30.177-07:002016-03-26T07:12:30.177-07:00An April blizzard is always possible, Dawn, but I&...An April blizzard is always possible, Dawn, but I'd just as soon do without it. As for historical periods, I'm happy to have come along in the U.S. after World War II. No complaints. A sequestered life of leisure, even if royal, would not suit me at all.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-45191146633322662252016-03-25T14:43:39.950-07:002016-03-25T14:43:39.950-07:00Fascinating time period. Though I would not have ...Fascinating time period. Though I would not have wanted to live there then. Hope that was the last blizzard for you.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.com