“Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you’ve got about a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.” - Vonnegut
Always loved this quote. Such a lovely summary of what it is all about.
[tags] vonnegut, life, quote [/tags]
Just a note about today, the day that Kurt Vonnegut has died. Understand, he was 84, and he would be the first I feel to say that he lived a full and fulfilling life. It nevertheless is a sad day for those who treasure intelligence. He was one of the great trickster writers, a worthy enlistee to the ranks of Twain and others. His dark humor and critical mind helped teach many young people and it will be missed greatly. If you haven’t read any Vonnegut, I highly suggest it. There are some great titles out there, Cat’s Cradle, Slaughterhouse Five, and many more. Do your self a favor and read one sometime soon.
[tags] vonnegut, fiction, literature [/tags]
Tis Saturday and I’m feeling particularly useless…guess I’ll try to clean or something