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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Good to know you are better. Yes, ants rule the world don't they?

Muriel Spark and Edna O'Brien - 20th century giants. Thank you for the wonderful portrait of the latter.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

I am glad you are feeling a little better. The Ballad of Peckham Rye is one of the few I have yet to read and it sounds as though I have a treat in store. I loved Edna O'Brien and do hope it is broadcast elsewhere in time. She was my first grown-up writer recommended by a very enlightened English teacher and I devoured them. A brilliant piece, June.

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June Girvin's avatar

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. SkyArts is free to view but I don’t know if it does catch-up.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Sadly I can't access at the moment as there is a problem with my box, but will see if there is another way I can access it! ( Every pot I lifted yesterday had an and nest...)

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Gina Ferrari's avatar

Loved this post June, thank you. Pleased you are feeling better

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June Girvin's avatar

Thanks, Gina.

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Leann Fisher's avatar

I truly can’t wait to watch this film. I am so moved by Edna O’Brien’s writing. I see many similarities in rural Ireland and rural Missouri.

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June Girvin's avatar

I hope you enjoy it!

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Maureen Susannah's avatar

So good to hear that you’re on the mend, June. A very interesting essay, I must reread Country Girls soon.

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June Girvin's avatar

Thanks Maureen.

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the fascinating synopsis of the O’Brien film. I will try to catch it. And I also love Peckham Rye better than Brodie. It’s so sharp and funny. I think it sits well next to Lolly Willowes

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June Girvin's avatar

Yes!

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Rosy Gee's avatar

Very interesting! Glad you’re on the mend, June.

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June Girvin's avatar

Thanks, Rosy!

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Melissa Harrison's avatar

Lovely, thank you. Glad you're feeling better!

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June Girvin's avatar

Thank you!

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