Oy Veh
Keith McMullen
keithsz at mac.com
Mon Oct 30 22:23:54 CST 2006
It's been on my shelf for months. I'll take this opportunity to have
a crack at it.
On Oct 30, 2006, at 7:53 PM, Paul Mackin wrote:
At 7:38 PM -0800 10/30/06, Keith McMullen wrote:
> Might have to agree (with Paul, that is): An introduction is the
> equivalent of a suggested route through a dense forest. Taking the
> suggested route will probably get you through the forest in one
> piece, but there are an almost infinite number of other possible
> routes through the forest. Some will lead you directly into a mud
> pond, others will lead you past the cave of the forest trolls, but
> if you trust your own judgment, you'll probably find your own way
> through the forest, without relying too much on the suggested route.
May I recommend "Six Walks in a Fictional Woods" by Umberto Eco? You
sound like you're ready. (no bad thing!)
Paul
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