Susy Clemens

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After book group tonight (Old Man’s War, to be discussed soon), I came home, and being in a research mood, wrote several pages of notes from a biography about Susy Clemens. I see the story’s end clearly now, and I’ll pop off a first draft as soon as possible. I have managed to clear Wednesday off to stay home and write, so that very well could be the day, given that I want to get wrestling integrated into another book.

I leave you with what the Clemens put on Susy’s tombstone after she died of meningitis at her home in Hartford, a very famous quote.

Warm summer sun, shine brightly here,
Warm Southern wind, blow softly here,
Green sod above, lie light, lie light,
Good night, dear heart; good night, good night.

Catherine

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