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Did anyone else find this week’s prompt a bit challenging?
I live a peaceful life that honestly wouldn’t fit in well with dramatic, high-action stories.
Here are a few films and books about quiet, introverted, bookish people that remind me of myself.
William Thacker from the romantic comedy Notting Hill
Why: The main character owns a bookstore and is bashful about publicity. I enjoyed working in a bookstore years ago and also try to avoid the spotlight.
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Why: I love spending time in nature, whether that is by taking a brisk walk/hike, bird watching, or sitting quietly and observing what is around me. Like Thoreau, I also like going back home and enjoying my share of creature comforts at the end of the day.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Why: Francie and I both grew up in working class families that highly valued formal and informal education. Having extra money does makes it easier to raise children, but you can still give a kid a wonderful life on a tight budget if you focus on what’s important.
Rosa is third from the right in this poster.
Detective Rosa Diaz from the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Why: Rosa and I are both private people who steer clear of office gossip and politics. We’d much rather get the work done as quickly and accurately as we can.
I like your examples. I had a hard time with this topic, so I’m glad you didn’t. Good post.
Thank you!
It wasn’t just you; I couldn’t think of anything either, so I went the tongue-firmly-in-cheek route. But I do like your answers.
Thank you!
These are some great choices! Yes, I did find this topic challenging.
Thank you.
Thanks for coming by! And, yeah…. a hard topic.
You’re welcome and for sure.
I strongly identify with Henry David Thoreau for various reasons, his status as a social misfit among them. His attempt to live simply continues to inspire. 🙂
Very cool, Stephen!
I like your examples, especially Notting Hill. This was a tough topic.
Thank you.
Yes, it was a tough topic for sure.