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I need to read "The Dragon's Grandmother" apparently, as it lead him to this thought: "Folk-lore means that the soul is insane, but the universe is wild and full of marvels. Realism means that the world is dull and full of routine, but the soul is sick and screaming. ...the fairytale is- what will a healthy man do with a fantastic world? ...the modern novel is- what will a madman do with a dull world?" Interesting...

Okay, one more for today cause it made me giggle. "The Bible must be referring to wallpapers, I think, when it says, "Use no vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do." haha! A witty author with a pen and a publisher is a lovely and humorous thing, y'all!

Today's chapter was beautiful, humorous, and thought-provoking. In the midst of satiating wanderlust... there lingers a sort of homesickness. In the good way that home is a place that should be longed for.

I think I'm gonna read a little at a time like I did with Screwtape Letters. This feels like a book that's gonna be best piecemeal rather than reading in all one go.

I know I just started this book, but this opening chapter was not at ALL what I was expecting. It closes with a solid explanation though. And some great snippets: "Such is the story...which contains all the highest qualities of a modern fairy tale, including that of being wholly unfit for children" LOL and "...how many extraordinary things even a lazy and ordinary man may see if he can spur himself to... seeing."