Thursday, April 12, 2007

Very Sad Day

I have been meaning to post about spring break and student teaching, but things have been hectic around here (still). I will get to that soon. Possibly this weekend. In more pressing news, I heard a very sad thing on the radio today, and I had to share it... Kurt Vonnegut has passed away. I LOVE Kurt Vonnegut. When I lived in NY, I fantasized about stalking him and becoming his mistress.

Kurt Vonnegut 1922 - 2007



I was first introduced to Kurt in 8th grade, by my English teacher, Mr. Boozer (yep, that really was his name). He suggested I read Cat's Cradle. I didn't understand most of it, but I re-read it in college and loved it. From there, I moved on to Slaughterhouse Five, Breakfast of Champions (my personal favorite) and Player Piano. When I lived in NY, I missed the chance to meet him at a book signing for Timequake because I had to work and I arrived too late to get into the room where he was speaking. Sigh. Now, I will never have that chance.

If you have never read Vonnegut, I suggest you start now. You are missing out!