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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal,
Since we both enjoy the author Flannery O'Connor I thought I'd pass this on to you-

A Martin Kohn Editor's Choice

"The Lame Shall Enter First" by O'Connor, Flannery

Genre: Short Story

This disturbing story is one that I have used both with medical students in training and with professionals already in practice. It provides a powerful look at those in the healing professions and their motivations to do good for others. As is often the case in O'Connor stories, a misguided soul (in this instance, Sheppard, a recently widowed social worker) is not paying attention to that which is most important. Too late does Sheppard become aware of his errant ways and he suffers the horrific consequences of his arrogance and misdirected attempts to heal.

One of the features of the story that I appreciate and try to explore is the nature of the self-dialogue in which Sheppard engages. This allows for an exploration of the role of conscience (which begins and develops through reflective self-dialogue) in living fully in the moral lifeworld. This story is probably not one to be used until some rapport is established with the group.

http://litmed.med.nyu.edu/Special?action=view&sid=1&id=311&annid=8

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal,
I usually don't reread in full-partial passages perhaps-every once in awhile. "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" was a bit of a shock! One of my favorites so far is "The Lame Shall Enter First'' I am reading haphazardly-whatever suits me at the moment-fun! I recently read "The Complete Stories of Truman Capote", was surprised to learn that Flannery did not much appreciate Capote's writing.

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joy says

Yes, I loved Ida B. Such a great book. My daughter has "the girl who could fly" but she brought it home from school..so of course, it belongs to the school....(maybe I'll just hurry up and read it before she takes it back and she'll never even know!! ;) ) I see here that you owned "the Mermaid chair" but you hadn't read it. I was disappointed in that book, it was definitely not on the same level as "the Secret Life of bees"....have a great day!

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treal says

Good Day Bellazeal,

Congratulations for the landmark success. I'm a bit behind my reading quota, but I anticipate reaching the 1,000 mark as well within the next 5 years.

Hope to talk to you soon, and have a pleasant summer.

Travis

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Beginnings says

You are very welcome Bellazeal. I used to read out loud to younger children in the library when I was a child and found it great fun!

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Beginnings says

Hi Bella,
Came across today quite by accident-http://www.followthatpeach.com/

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Beginnings says

OMGoodness-What is a Giany Peach?

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal,
Did you enjoy ''James And The Giany Peach?"

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal!

Since you appreciate quotes thought I'd send you this for happy New Year!

There is no alleviation for the sufferings of mankind except veracity of thought and of action, and the resolute facing of the world as it is when the garment of make-believe by which pious hands have hidden its uglier features is stripped off. Thomas Henry Huxley

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Beginnings says

Hello Again Bellazeal!
Re: Intelligence Vegetarianism and Mensans
According to the Australian Daily Telegraph newspaper, a new study, published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that people who choose the vegetarian path are smarter than their carnivorous counterparts. The study traced 8,000 people from birth and found that those who became vegetarian by 30 had an IQ five points above the average.

The implication though is not that choosing the path of vegetarianism makes you smarter (if anything you would expect it to be less smarter - perhaps not eating Omega 3 from fish) but that being smarter makes you more inclined to be vegetarian. I posted in our La Vida Vegetarian Group!

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal,
Looks like the researchers have come to the conclusion that Dogs are indeed more intelligent than Cats..NNBR GROUP

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Beginnings says

Hello Again Bellazeal,
Again love your new quote...most esp. ''drunk with belief'' and "jeweled balm''
Your dragonfly pic.- Reminiscent of the wings of iridescent messengers ...perhaps fairies of a sort ?

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Beginnings says

By the way...love your profile quote. Sounds romantically analytical...is there such a thing? LOL I'll answer that question for mysef if I may..yes!

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal!
Thanks for your note. James and the Giant Peach is an exceptionally imaginative adventure filled with wonderful characters and vivid descriptions of both feeling and fantasy. It is commendable that you read to your daughter..I bet you both look forward to such enjoyable times together. Instilling a love of reading is one of the most powerfully beautiful gifts you can give as a parent. Kudos to you and yours and let the joy be passed on for future generations!!

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Beginnings says

Hi Bellazeal,
I noticed your reading Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl is one of a kind isn't he? His book James and the Giant Peach was/is my very favorite children's book.

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Beginnings says

Bellazeal,
Sorry about the typo of your name below--if you notice I always use the edit key..in our veg disscussion group.

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Beginnings says

Bellazezl,
I am really what you could call an emergent/serendipitous reader.There is little to no chance I'll ever be able to read 7000 books..if there is a way plse. let me know how...cause I'd still like to be able to read every last one!!!

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Laura S says

Hi How are you? What are you reading at the moment?

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Kate MacDonald says

Aloha -

Nice to hear from you. All is well.

posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

She says

I like historical fiction, but I wonder, do you think maybe they did have 'physick' books back then? Maybe, it's not really fiction?

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