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David &/or Jane fqmorris at mindspring.com
Sun Jul 11 01:18:57 CDT 1999


MalignD:
>
>Random thoughts on this string.  
>
>A good metaphor resonates.  A great metaphor may resonate
>on many levels.  To argue over whether the fall of the
>Crystal Palace refers to A. Kristellnacht or to B. the
>Crystal Palace in Hyde Park is without point.  The words
>allude in both directions; Pynchon was shrewd and felicitous.
>Correct answer?  C. Either, both, or other
>(so long as a reader reads it so).

My dear MalignD,

Thank you.

Pithy & Poignant!

Resonate
or Decimate!

This or That?
No F'in Way!

Ain't Art Grand!

Love,
David 




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