"Marquee names" were long a puzzle to me, as a Brit. Why did Americans put the names of famous actors and sportsfolk on temporary tents in parks and gardens?
It doesn't seem to me like you are "winging" it; it seems to me like you are copyediting the story (with notes for the class), but not just off the top of your head.
I look forward to reading The Garden Party. Did anyone else read The Scarlett Ibis by James Hurst? That's the one that wrecked me; gives me chills to this day.
I have been traveling and am late to the party (!), but this is a joy to read. Very instructive indeed. Please do more of these, and ask Substack if they can provide readers a way to Like footnotes.
“Saki” lopes interly
But perhaps not getting back to us on Saturday … July is forth.
Oh, they’re all just . . . days.
Ah, but some are more dayful
I was well into adulthood when I learned, after considerable confusion, that a British "marquee" is not an American "marquee."
Oh, that’s a good one!
As I can’t recall ever having been confused here, I can only assume that I must have encountered the British one fairly early on.
Me, to self: They schlepped that big theater fixture into the backyard? Huh.
"Marquee names" were long a puzzle to me, as a Brit. Why did Americans put the names of famous actors and sportsfolk on temporary tents in parks and gardens?
So interesting. ❤️
Thank you, Laurie!
I’m completely winging this (as you can probably tell), so we’ll see how it evolves!
It does not feel like you are winging it .
I am all in .
It doesn't seem to me like you are "winging" it; it seems to me like you are copyediting the story (with notes for the class), but not just off the top of your head.
Good, I’m pleased.
Thank you!
Ooh. A semicolon flanked by footnote numbers! I imagine that was as pleasing to construct as it is to see.
Master class!
🙏🏻
I look forward to reading The Garden Party. Did anyone else read The Scarlett Ibis by James Hurst? That's the one that wrecked me; gives me chills to this day.
More, please. (And always accompanied by a photograph of Sallie if possible. My dogs don't mind if I admire other dogs.)
I have been traveling and am late to the party (!), but this is a joy to read. Very instructive indeed. Please do more of these, and ask Substack if they can provide readers a way to Like footnotes.