Okay, sorry to say I have never had any experience with a giraffe at all beyond fairly typical zoo sightings, but, hypothetically speaking, if I happened to be visiting your shop all the way from Canada between April 4 and April 9, is there a particular day where I might up my chances of showing up as a bookshop receipt?
I was in a pub quiz and there was an animal anagram round and we couldn’t get this one ‘fargisfe’ and made up a new animal a seagriff -the answer was obviously giraffes-that’s my bad experience with one then but it wouldn’t put me off a glove puppet
I can’t believe you’ve never read any Stephen King. Start with Carrie. It’s short and it’s brilliant. Christine is my favourite but is an absolute chunkster.
My introduction to Stephen King was Cujo. I was a teenager, I’d read anything that looked good and had dogs or animals in it, and Cujo’s blurb caught my attention. (And was one of the Adult books on the shelf at my gran’s house, that my uncle had brought back from his weekly library trip, which of course made it extra special to disappear into for an afternoon.)
I loved it, and highly recommend it. (The movies don’t do it justice as much of the novel is really describing Cujo’s experience, and that’s what set it apart for me.)
I also have a copy of On Writing! And like quite a few writers, I haven’t read it either. (I’ve read parts, but I haven’t read it through. Just when I’ve needed to dip into a “How do I do this thing I love so much again?” book for some advice.)
I’ll likely read these newsletters for as long as you write them! So no worries there. When I read what you shared about writing them in the beginning, I wondered if you’ve had a break since you started writing weekly, and if it might feel good to take a week off? (Hole up with your book? :) )
I like how Katherine May structures her About page to include giving herself space to take time off if that’s what’s calling to her. It reminded me that even though I want to post weekly or biweekly here, I’ll need my time away to refuel and restock as well, and that’s not only okay, it’s very human too.
Not a giraffe, but a camel? As my mom tells it, I was little and in a stroller that was parked a bit too close to an enclosure at the zoo, and the camel managed to lick part of my jacket hood, clearly a precursor to eating the hood. I have no memory of this and cannot make a case for the logistics, but apparently I cried until my family decided to see what I was fussing about, and when they looked, they all thought it was quite funny.
I love this newsletter. It brightens my day every single time!
I hope that I will have readers someday who say, “Oh boy,
Teri Adams” the way I say, “Oh boy, Katie Clapham!” when your substack lands in my inbox.
I did have an opportunity to get up close and personal with a giraffe once and fed it some leaves. It had a rather alarming long black tongue, but was in no way inappropriate. I wouldn’t reject anything 🦒.
I haven’t read all of Steven King, but I have read quite a few. One thing he is brilliant at (that people don't mention) is writing his secondary characters. He can capture them in a sentence or three, so you feel like you know them without resorting to stereotypes.
Oh Katie, I am NOT bored with these newsletters ~ they actually describe my dream life! So many books and so few people? I mean, what a TREAT! As a school librarian, I have all the books, but also SO MANY PEOPLE. As for giraffes, I guess they could be a little intimidating given their height and on a puppet may require more arm space ;-)
Okay, sorry to say I have never had any experience with a giraffe at all beyond fairly typical zoo sightings, but, hypothetically speaking, if I happened to be visiting your shop all the way from Canada between April 4 and April 9, is there a particular day where I might up my chances of showing up as a bookshop receipt?
I'm sorry your day was dull, but I genuinely laughed multiple times reading this which doesn't happen often.
I recognise myself in the man who thought he'd found a new bookshop because he'd crossed the road!
Please don't stop writing this. You make boring days sound interesting and funny.
I was in a pub quiz and there was an animal anagram round and we couldn’t get this one ‘fargisfe’ and made up a new animal a seagriff -the answer was obviously giraffes-that’s my bad experience with one then but it wouldn’t put me off a glove puppet
I can’t believe you’ve never read any Stephen King. Start with Carrie. It’s short and it’s brilliant. Christine is my favourite but is an absolute chunkster.
Thank you for the 10 Things I Hate About You reference. ♥️
My introduction to Stephen King was Cujo. I was a teenager, I’d read anything that looked good and had dogs or animals in it, and Cujo’s blurb caught my attention. (And was one of the Adult books on the shelf at my gran’s house, that my uncle had brought back from his weekly library trip, which of course made it extra special to disappear into for an afternoon.)
I loved it, and highly recommend it. (The movies don’t do it justice as much of the novel is really describing Cujo’s experience, and that’s what set it apart for me.)
I also have a copy of On Writing! And like quite a few writers, I haven’t read it either. (I’ve read parts, but I haven’t read it through. Just when I’ve needed to dip into a “How do I do this thing I love so much again?” book for some advice.)
I’ll likely read these newsletters for as long as you write them! So no worries there. When I read what you shared about writing them in the beginning, I wondered if you’ve had a break since you started writing weekly, and if it might feel good to take a week off? (Hole up with your book? :) )
I like how Katherine May structures her About page to include giving herself space to take time off if that’s what’s calling to her. It reminded me that even though I want to post weekly or biweekly here, I’ll need my time away to refuel and restock as well, and that’s not only okay, it’s very human too.
Not a giraffe, but a camel? As my mom tells it, I was little and in a stroller that was parked a bit too close to an enclosure at the zoo, and the camel managed to lick part of my jacket hood, clearly a precursor to eating the hood. I have no memory of this and cannot make a case for the logistics, but apparently I cried until my family decided to see what I was fussing about, and when they looked, they all thought it was quite funny.
I love this newsletter. It brightens my day every single time!
I hope that I will have readers someday who say, “Oh boy,
Teri Adams” the way I say, “Oh boy, Katie Clapham!” when your substack lands in my inbox.
I did have an opportunity to get up close and personal with a giraffe once and fed it some leaves. It had a rather alarming long black tongue, but was in no way inappropriate. I wouldn’t reject anything 🦒.
I haven’t read all of Steven King, but I have read quite a few. One thing he is brilliant at (that people don't mention) is writing his secondary characters. He can capture them in a sentence or three, so you feel like you know them without resorting to stereotypes.
Happy weekend!
I have had a VERY boring day as I’m Not feeling well and your newsletter popped up and now I feel that bit happier! Please don’t stop!
The 10 things reference 🤗
Just dropping a note to say I always look forward to these!
You’re funny, witty and wise. I enjoy these weekly essays very much, and begin smiling before I’ve read even one word. Please do not stop.
As for giraffes, there’s no accounting for taste. Her loss, but of course, sadly, also some poor child’s.
Oh Katie, I am NOT bored with these newsletters ~ they actually describe my dream life! So many books and so few people? I mean, what a TREAT! As a school librarian, I have all the books, but also SO MANY PEOPLE. As for giraffes, I guess they could be a little intimidating given their height and on a puppet may require more arm space ;-)
Fridays are better for having a RFTBS and a Lucyverse in them. Guaranteed laughter and comfort.
This genuinely made me laugh several times, especially the giraffe bit! My 6yo is obsessed with giraffes-- how could you not love them?!