|I’m reading a book that’s a portal to a different time and place. In this world you encounter sabers and surreys
, telegrams and people uttering phrases like “a capital fellow.” It’s a turn-of-the-century Sherlock Holmes-ish mystery novel set in London. It’s one of those novels you find yourself savoring and you find yourself sucked into, walking around in its reality.
Mind you, this was written just a couple of years ago by an author from Oklahoma. It’s fascinating how his grasp on this bygone era’s setting and way of speaking comes to life here and now. Makes me want to put on a plaid cape with a flourish and brandish a pipe. Well, almost.
I love books, movies–just about anything–that draw you into another world. It’s your opportunity for your own Quantum Leap. So if you could choose a different location–just for a visit, where would you go? What time and place would you choose to visit?
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June 9th, 2009 at 5:50 am
hmmm, The World’s Fair in St. Louis (also around the turn of the century…early 1900′s.) Meet Me in St. Louis is one of my favorite movies and I think that it would be fun to go visit that point in time here. smiles…
June 9th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
This makes me want to pick up that book. A capital fellow, huh?
Ug. Where would I want my quantum leap???? I’d have to say: The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803–1806) Just me, Meriwether and William. . .mmm and maybe a body guard? and a motorcycle? Just kidding. That’s where I’d go: 1803
June 9th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
By the way – great post! It’s always fun to visit hmmmmm
Have a great day, Alison!
June 9th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Interesting, Christi and KM! I started watching Meet Me in St. Louis, but I can’t remember why I didn’t get to finish it. I’ll have to make sure I do.
That would be so cool, KM. And you could also be in the next “Night at the Museum.” Thanks also for the compliment. It made my night.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Vikings!
Ummm, not that Minnesota variety either.