Among other fiction/non-fiction, she wrote the Amelia Peabody mysteries set mostly in Egypt (she had a PhD in Egyptology).
One of my favorite authors for many years.
Among other fiction/non-fiction, she wrote the Amelia Peabody mysteries set mostly in Egypt (she had a PhD in Egyptology).
One of my favorite authors for many years.
Wow, I didn't know that. I read a bunch of her books.Originally posted by Zoning Goddess
Among other fiction/non-fiction, she wrote the Amelia Peabody mysteries set mostly in Egypt (she had a PhD in Egyptology).
One of my favorite authors for many years.
Singer Eydie Gorme, at 84
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/11/showbiz/eydie-gorme-death
People will miss that it once meant something to be Southern or Midwestern. It doesn't mean much now, except for the climate. The question, “Where are you from?” doesn't lead to anything odd or interesting. They live somewhere near a Gap store, and what else do you need to know? - Garrison Keillor
Get Shorty was among his many books.
http://www.freep.com/article/2013082...ies-Get-Shorty
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
One of my favorite authors and a near neighbor (about 4 blocks away).
I met Mr. Leonard a few years ago at a reading at our local library and he recognized me about a week later at the grocery store. Since then, I seemed to run into him every few months or so at the grocery store or Starbucks and he always remembered me (at least my face, I doubt he remembered my name). He always seemed like a very nice, personable guy which made me want to read his writing even more.
He was a true modern master of the crime/pulp genre.
A more in-depth write up: http://www.freep.com/article/2013082...ies-Get-Shorty
"Where free unions and collective bargaining are forbidden, freedom is lost." - 1980 Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan
Your anecdote makes me like him even more.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany"
How is your link to the same article more in-depth?
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
lol
Some how when I clicked on your link it took me to a very short blurb from NPR (or maybe I had clicked on it through somewhere else? I'm scratching my head here.)
"Where free unions and collective bargaining are forbidden, freedom is lost." - 1980 Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan
I was thinking that you must be getting the unexpurgated version in the Hills.
“Death comes when memories of the past exceed the vision for the future.”
Maddowblog
Expanded version of the above
There's one more that is written as though he penned it. Will share if it surfaces.
Pianist, age 95.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2...-host-has-died
Tony and Emmy winning actress Julie Harris dies at 87:
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/julie...y-star-dies-87
Ray Dolby, age 80
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/bu...t-80.html?_r=0the sound pioneer who revolutionized the recording industry with the invention of the Dolby noise-reduction system and transformed cinema and home entertainment with Dolby digital surround sound,
The Dolby name became synonymous with high fidelity. For his pioneering contributions to audio engineering, Dr. Dolby received an Oscar, several Emmy Awards and a Grammy.
Since we have had threads about movies and music, those experiences would not be what they were with out him.
Oddball
Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?
Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
From Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Are you sure you're not hurt ?
No. Just some parts wake up faster than others.
Broke parts take a little longer, though.
From Electric Horseman (1979)
Tom Clancy - novelist
http://entertainment.time.com/2013/1...cy-dead-at-66/
"Whatever beer I'm drinking, is better than the one I'm not." DMLW
http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydis...,7215520.story Very big loss in the culinary world. I LOVED Marcella's style of cooking, her recipes were simple in ingredients and she was a stickler for procedure. I made some fresh pasta on Sunday in honor of her.
Nicholas Oresko, the country's oldest Medal of Honor recipient, died
http://www.northjersey.com/cresskill...ies_at_96.html
Oddball
Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?
Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
From Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Are you sure you're not hurt ?
No. Just some parts wake up faster than others.
Broke parts take a little longer, though.
From Electric Horseman (1979)
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