Category: Literature

In any type of writing, there are three possible points of view: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, or me, you, and other. There are three periods of the English language’s history: Old, Middle, and Modern. And dramas traditionally have three parts: prot asis, epitasis, and catastrophe.

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Peas Porridge Hot

Peas Porridge Hot

Traditional Mother Goose Rhyme

Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold
Peas porridge in the pot 9 days old
Some like it hot, some like it cold
Some like it in the pot 9 days old.

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
6, 7, 8, then the next number is 9.

Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold
Peas porridge in the pot 9 days old
Some like it hot, some like it cold
Some like it in the pot 9 days old.

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
6, 7, 8, then the next number is 9.

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The Three Cs of a Relationship

MatchMakerWondering if things will work out with your new beau? Here, three characteristics to consider when you begin dating someone, from “Become Your Own Matchmaker” by Patti Stanger, star of Bravo TV’s “The Millionaire Matchmaker”.

Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate.

[Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from matchmaker and TV star Patti Stanger’s book, Here, Patti shares the Three Cs — which she considers telling barometers for lasting love. Excerpt is courtesy of Simon&Schuster.]

These three qualities are:

  1. Chemistry
  2. Compatibility
  3. Commuication

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Skinny Legs and All

by Tom Robbins

Here is a passage I love from the end of Tom Robbin's book Skinny Legs and All:
 
And she thought, Come on, now.  What's the punchline?  There's got to be something else.  Until, finally, a voice inside her said:
"We're making it up."
Who?  What?
"Us.  All of us.  It.  All of it.  The world, the universe, life, reality.  Especially reality."
We're making it up?
We make it up.  We made it up.  We shall make it up.  We have been making it up.  I make it up.  You make it up. 

He, she, it makes it up."