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The text below is intended for Penelope Farmer:
I'm certain this comment has probably found its way into the wrong place and for that I apologize; I'm not much of a blogger and not up on the etiquette, much less the execution.
At any rate, I (like so many others, I'm sure) have found my way here via my interest in "The Cure." "Charlotte Sometimes" has always been one of my favorite songs and tonight -- frustrated by my inability to reconcile the meaning of some of its lyrics -- I have arrived here and learned that this song contains a degree of depth far exceeding anything that I had previously imagined.
I am a high-school English teacher and your book sounds like an excellent option for my struggling readers. I have since purchased it and am looking forward to reading it, perhaps even teaching it.
Anyway, without realizing it or otherwise being aware of my existence, you have done me a great service and I wanted to thank you and to offer a meager attempt at reciprocation.
I find the premise of your book to be quite original. Often when I encounter anything in the world, several connections are readily apparent. Everything is derivative (which is not a bad thing, afterall; human experience is something that is shared -- were it not, I'm sure our capacity for love would be greatly diminished). Having learned a great deal about "Charlotte Sometimes" prior to reading it, I am only reminded of a single work. Being a twin yourself, you may be interested in a work by Thomas Tryon called "The Other." The book is centered around twin brothers, Niles and Holland. This novel most comfortably fits within the horror genre and is deeply concerned with issues of identity. I thought it might interest you.
Also, you mentioned a love for the cello. There is a French-Canadian artist named "Jorane" whose skill with the cello exceeds all expectation. Her vocalizations are truly angelic as well. If you are interested, look into her eponymous album titled: "Jorane." It is her best work.
I apologize for wordiness ... it is truly a curse, lol. I wish you happiness and success in all things.
~!~!~ Joshua ~!~!~
P.S. - You mentioned that you like octopus eyes? It had never occurred to me that this was a potential food item, lol. Given the context, I assume that this is the source of your appreciation for them.
I mention this because, if you are at all interested in biology, the structure of the cephalopod eye is very interesting and unique. You would think that cephalopods, particularly cuttlefish who can create a multi-colored tapestry of art and deception on their skin would have visual capabilities far in excess of our own. However, it may surprise you to know that cuttlefish see the world in black and white. You may wonder how such a creature could mimic its surroundings so perfectly without the ability to see color. They accomplish this feat through their ability to perceive the polarity of light.
Have you ever put on a pair of polarized sun glasses and noticed how colors become more distinct when looking through them? Cephalopods have focused all of their visual capabilities into heightening the polarization of their vision to a razor's edge. This ability is so refined that they can, in fact, identify shades of color that we cannot. Provided with 10 shades of cerulean that, to the human eye would look completely identical, they would easily perceive 10 distinct "colors."
I have always wanted to see the world through the eyes of a cephalopod. Our world would become wholly alien through their eyes, and I can only imagine, uniquely beautiful ...
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Ah well. I am back, Pat. But only just getting into normal things like writing blog posts. But I will I will.
And Joshua, hullo. And thanks for making contact. Yes, I do know the Thomas Tryon book. I used a bit of it in an anthology I put together called Twins and Doubles.
I'm glad you like the Cure's Charlotte. And hope you like the book too. It would be great if you taught it. One problem is it has virtually no male characters - but that hasn't been a problem for good teachers who I know have used it very successfully with classes of 12/13 year olds of both genders.
Ah, octopus eyes. No, I don't appreciate them as food, but as themselves. We've had more than one octupus in our kitchen rockpool and I love the things. They are clever, fascinating and their eyes are beautiful. Really.
Don't know Jorane but I will investigate.
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