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| Dear Reader, The final entry to Jasperland is the day we blew up the Gold Mine on The Mask of Zorro. I thought we could end with a bang. Sorry it's been a few days late, but The Constant Rabbit was launched and I just got busy. I'd have liked to offer some smart, pithy and world stopping signing off remarks as I finish with Jasperland, but I can't think of much to say. I ventured into town yesterday afternoon, and bumped into people I knew, all of whom were chatty and glad of the familiar - even people I didn't know that well seemed to have a sense of new-found friendliness, and they probably thought the same of me. Perhaps this is a time for all of us to take stock, give thought and to rebuild - but in a subtler, more pluralist and sustainable fashion. I'm a big fan of Harvey , the James Stewart Movie penned by Mary Chase. It's a gem if you haven't seen it. In one memorable exchange, Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd shares some useful advice :
"..I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whoever I'm with. Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be," - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.."
I can't add anything to that. Anyway, I hope the entries in Jasperland might in some small way have helped you find distraction and a few giggles during uncertain times, and that good cheer, happiness and health find you in the months and years ahead. Jasper Fforde July 6th 2020 |