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Meg wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
Don't you go whispering it in Dorry's ear either! ๐"
That would take too long, so I don't think so. ๐คฃ
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
I had no idea!! ๐ฅบ
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
Don't you go whispering it in Dorry's ear either! ๐"
That would take too long, so I don't think so. ๐คฃ"
Yeah especially since she's still ๐ด๐ด๐ด
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
I had no idea!! ๐ฅบ"
You should read more poetry! ๐คฃ
Yeah especially since she's still ๐ด๐ด๐ดI usually am, but the dogs had other ideas... ๐
I'm good at waking people up. ๐๐
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
I had no idea!! ๐ฅบ"
You should read more poetry! ๐คฃ"
Dorry found this Elizabeth Goudge poetry book that looks really good!! ๐คฃ
Emma wrote: "Yeah especially since she's still ๐ด๐ด๐ดI usually am, but the dogs had other ideas... ๐
I'm good at waking people up. ๐๐"
Haha, I thought you were a little earlier than usual! ๐
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
I had no idea!! ๐ฅบ"
You should read more poetry! ๐คฃ"
Dorry found this Elizabeth Goudge poetry book that l..."
AMERICAN poetry!!!
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Yeah especially since she's still ๐ด๐ด๐ดI usually am, but the dogs had other ideas... ๐
I'm good at waking people up. ๐๐"
Haha, I thought you were a little earlier than usual! ๐"
Yeah. ๐ I prefer getting up earlier, if I can make myself...๐
AMERICAN poetry!!!Poetry is poetry...
I could get online for a few minutes...waiting for my internet provider to open so I can call them.๐ฃ It's really getting on my nerves, dealing with all of these utility issues. I know the answer to Meg's quiz and it's driving me mad, not telling who it is.Meg, I can't keep quiet! I know he worked with famous writers. His brother was a composer, and his sister was a writer under a pseudonym....doesn't anybody know who he is???
Pammy Jo
Emma wrote: "AMERICAN poetry!!!Poetry is poetry..."
Except that English poetry won't help you with a NEL quiz! ๐
Pamela wrote: "I could get online for a few minutes...waiting for my internet provider to open so I can call them.๐ฃ It's really getting on my nerves, dealing with all of these utility issues. I know the answer to..."I know, what are we going to do with these people?! ๐
I do hope they get your internet fixed quickly!
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "AMERICAN poetry!!!Poetry is poetry..."
Except that English poetry won't help you with a NEL quiz! ๐"
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I know, what are we going to do with these people?! ๐I do hope they get your internet fixed quickly!
And by "these people", you mean me and Dorry....us not-reading-poetry-people.
Besides Elizabeth Goudge.
๐ค๐คจ๐ค๐ซ๐ข๐ญI can hardly stand it!
Pammy Jo
Emma wrote: "I know, what are we going to do with these people?! ๐I do hope they get your internet fixed quickly!
And by "these people", you mean me and Dorry....us not-reading-poetry-people."
That's right! ๐
Pamela wrote: "๐ค๐คจ๐ค๐ซ๐ข๐ญI can hardly stand it!
Pammy Jo"
Poor Pammy Jo! ๐ข
That's right! ๐๐ค
Emma wrote: "That's right! ๐๐ค"
Ok Emma, stop blowing smoke and go ahead and tell us who you discovered in your researches. I know Dorry's not going to get it. ๐
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Well, I cheated, so I won't say. ๐ "๐ค"
I had no idea!! ๐ฅบ"
You should read more poetry! ๐คฃ"
Dorry found this Elizabeth Goudge poetr..."
I thought I was the Tory here. Do we have other defectors to the crown now???๐๐๐คฃ๐
Pammy Jo
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "That's right! ๐๐ค"
Ok Emma, stop blowing smoke and go ahead and tell us who you discovered in your researches. I know Dorry's not going to get it. ๐"
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Okay, if you're sure...because I can wait and tell Dorry if you want...๐คฃ๐คฃ
Stephen Longfellow??
My connection is weak again...farewell friends!Pammy Jo
Pamela wrote: "I thought I was the Tory here. Do we have other defectors to the crown now???๐๐๐คฃ๐Pammy Jo"
It would seem that way! ๐
Emma wrote: "๐ฌ๏ธ๐Okay, if you're sure...because I can wait and tell Dorry if you want...๐คฃ๐คฃ
Stephen Longfellow??"
๐ฒ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐คช๐คฃ No, no, NO!!!
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "๐ฌ๏ธ๐Okay, if you're sure...because I can wait and tell Dorry if you want...๐คฃ๐คฃ
Stephen Longfellow??"
๐ฒ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐คช๐คฃ No, no, NO!!!"
It's not Stephen Longfellow??? ๐ญ I GIVE UP!!! I'll just stay away with Pammy for a few days.
Pamela wrote: "My connection is weak again...farewell friends!Pammy Jo"
Aww, that's too bad! We'll miss you! ๐ข๐ค
Pamela wrote: "My connection is weak again...farewell friends!Pammy Jo"
Bye! ๐ฐ
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "๐ฌ๏ธ๐Okay, if you're sure...because I can wait and tell Dorry if you want...๐คฃ๐คฃ
Stephen Longfellow??"
๐ฒ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐คช๐คฃ No, no, NO!!!"
It's not Stephen Longfellow??? ๐ญ I GIVE UP!!! ..."
For once I want you to forget all about Longfellow. It was one of your other guesses that you got the first name correct! ๐
Nathaniel Longfellow! Noah Longfellow! William Longfellow! Timothy Longfellow! Mark Longfellow!
Emma wrote: "Nathaniel Longfellow! Noah Longfellow! William Longfellow! Timothy Longfellow! Mark Longfellow!"IT'S NOT ANYBODY LONGFELLOW!!!
Meg wrote: "Who is my favorite author?"Nathaniel Hawthorne!
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Who is my favorite author?"Nathaniel Hawthorne!"
There, you have the first name! ๐
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Who is my favorite author?"Nathaniel Hawthorne!"
There, you have the first name! ๐"
There is no emoji for the look on my face right now.
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Who is my favorite author?"Nathaniel Hawthorne!"
There, you have the first name! ๐"
There is no emoji for the look on my face right now."
๐คฃ๐คฃ Well stop making faces and do your homework! ๐คฃ
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Who is my favorite author?"Nathaniel Hawthorne!"
There, you have the first name! ๐"
There is no emoji for the look on my face right now."
๐คฃ๐คฃ W..."
AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Emma wrote: "AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"WHAT, WHAT??
He's patiently waiting for you to think of his name, Emma! ๐คฃ
Connected! A big hint for deep thinkers: A 110-story, 1450 foot skyscraper in Chicago...taller than the original World Trade Center. Built in 1973, it held the title of tallest building in the world for 25 years. Yes, I am officially nuts, but it really is a clue!๐คช๐ค๐๐ฎPammy Jo
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"WHAT, WHAT??"
I. GIVE. UP!!!!
Meg wrote: "He's patiently waiting for you to think of his name, Emma! ๐คฃ"
My only guess who that is is Thoreau.
The "Thoreau Tower"?????๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐คญPammy Jo
Whatever can we do about these ladies, Meg? A mandatory class in N.E.L.????๐ฉโ๐ซ๐ฉโ๐
Pammy Jo
Pamela wrote: "Whatever can we do about these ladies, Meg? A mandatory class in N.E.L.????๐ฉโ๐ซ๐ฉโ๐
Pammy Jo"
I already take that class every single day! ๐คฃ
Pamela wrote: "Connected! A big hint for deep thinkers: A 110-story, 1450 foot skyscraper in Chicago...taller than the original World Trade Center. Built in 1973, it held the title of tallest building in the worl..."It was originally the Sears Tower, but now has the same name as the author Meg is looking for. It was actually a very real and seriously considered target on 9-11-2001.๐บ๐ธ๐ด๐บ๐ธ๐ด๐บ๐ธ๐ฅ๐ช
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "He's patiently waiting for you to think of his name, Emma! ๐คฃ"
My only guess who that is is Thoreau."
Nathaniel Thoreau! ๐คฃ
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "He's patiently waiting for you to think of his name, Emma! ๐คฃ"
My only guess who that is is Thoreau."
Nathaniel Thoreau! ๐คฃ"
My exact thoughts!! ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Pamela wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Connected! A big hint for deep thinkers: A 110-story, 1450 foot skyscraper in Chicago...taller than the original World Trade Center. Built in 1973, it held the title of tallest build..."Wow, I actually had to look that up! I went through Chicago once...I was never so scared in my life!
Early American Literature
Books mentioned in this topic
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Explorers of the Infinite: Shapers of Science Fiction (other topics)
The HarperCollins Reader's Encyclopedia of American Literature (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lafcadio Hearn (other topics)George MacDonald (other topics)
Elizabeth Goudge (other topics)
Washington Irving (other topics)
Washington Irving (other topics)
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Don't you go whispering it in Dorry's ear either! ๐