Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner

[Rumple Foreskin]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner (plus a Perdita sighting)

Have I ever mentioned that my second novel was a semi-finalist (WIP category) in this year's Faulkner competition? Thought not. I'll have to be more careful to avoid any future lapse.

I got this message from the Faulkner Society folks. Thought some of you might be interested. Besides, it gives me a chance to brag. If anyone is interested in joining the society ($35 a year) let me know and I'll PM or e-mail an application. Odds are they can use the coins.

Rumple Foreskin

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner!

Today (9/25/05) is William Faulkner's birthday and today is the first time in 16 years that Mr. Faulkner's ghost has been alone in the New Orleans house where he found his voice as America's best known storyteller. ( As most of you know, William Faulkner wrote his first novel, Soldiers' Pay, at 624 Pirate's Alley in 1925.)

We apologize, Mr. Faulkner!

Katrina and the post storm chaos have made it impossible for us to be with you today. The National Guard and the City of New Orleans have denied access to us to re-enter New Orleans and assess damage at Faulkner House.

We know the house is standing, Mr. Faulkner! Ted Koppel read the plaque on the front of your former home several days after the storm. We do not know, however, if roof and rear window damage are allowing the elements to destroy interior spaces and contents which survived the storm. We do not know if of your books and letters have survived the damp and lack of airconditioning. We are worried about the literary artifacts relating to your time in New Orleans, Mr. Faulkner.

It's been a month since Katrina...one month. The French Quarter was not flooded and sustained relatively little damage and, still, the French Quarter for the most part is without power. We will return this coming week, we hope, however, and when we do we will light the appropriate number of candles in your memory. We have not forgotten you and your contributions to the literary heritage of New Orleans and will not.

 

[Guest]

Lovely post, Rumpleman. Congrats on semifinaldom .

Glad to be lurking,

Perdita

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

Lovely post, Rumpleman. Congrats on semifinaldom .

Glad to be lurking,

Perdita

Thanks, Perdita.

Like all the other "old heads" around the AH, I miss your wit, wisdom, and great AV's. Hope all is well for you and yours.

Love,

Rumple

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

"Bump"

Why?

1. Because, whether or not it's a record, having your brand new thread drop off the front page in just eight hours is a tad depressing.

2. Now more folks may become aware of the Perdita sighting.

3. Why not?

Rumple Foreskin

 

[Guest]

*bump* for the perdita sighting, AND for congratulations on your semi-finalist status.

 

[minsue]

bumpity

 

[yui]

Doing my part to keep Rumple on the first page.

Congrats! Well done!

 

[neonlyte]

Splendid achievement Rumple.

Care to tell more about Faulkner Society?

Greeting Perdita - seeing you post is like a warm embrace.

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

Splendid achievement Rumple.

Care to tell more about Faulkner Society?

Greeting Perdita - seeing you post is like a warm embrace.

Thanks for all the warm fuzzies. It was killing me that no had checked the thread and learned Perdita had been lurking today.

Neon, the Faulkner Society site http://www.wordsandmusic.org/ should have all the details. In case I blew the link, here's the lead blurb:

The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society is a nationally recognized non-profit arts organization sponsoring the renowned Words & Music arts festival; a prestigious writing competition; a literary journal; outreach programs for high school and college students; and a year-round calendar of readings and other events honoring and assisting writers. For membership details, click here on Membership.

I've been in the place a couple times. There's a cluttered little book store on the ground floor with all sorts of good stuff.

Rumple Foreskin

ps: The following membership info also came in the message I got today.


Call For Renewal & New Members!

Membership is open to any person interested in fostering the goals of the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society. All memberships are due September 1 and run through August 31 annually or for one year from date of contribution.. To encourage broad community participation in the foundation and its activities, the annual membership fees are set in various categories:
Student: 10.00
Individual: 35.00
Special Friend: 125.00 (1)
Patron: 250.00 (2)
Sponsor: 500.00 (4)
Sustaining 1,000.00 (8)
Faulkner Club: 2,500.00 or more

Memberships include the Society's literary journal, The Double Dealer, and invitations to all Faulkner Society events.

Please enroll me as a member of the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc., or renew my membership.

Date: ___________________________

Membership Category: ________________________________

Name: __________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________

E-Mail:_________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________

Check enclosed $ ___________

Cash enclosed $ ___________________________________


Until December 5, all checks should be made payable to and addressed to:
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc.
55 Laurens St., Unit 5, Charleston, SC 29401

After December 5, all checks should be made payable to and addressed to:
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc.
624 Pirate's Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3254
(504) 586-1609