The first day of school is a welcome relief to many parents. An old friend once told me that his father used to march through the house banging pots and pans together and shouting to all the kids.
To be pedantically accurate, Dad’s parodying a quote from John Donne, although he doesn’t seem to realize it. Hemingway borrowed his book title from the same quote.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 5 years ago
The first day of school is a welcome relief to many parents. An old friend once told me that his father used to march through the house banging pots and pans together and shouting to all the kids.
pschearer Premium Member over 5 years ago
“The Old Man and the C+”.
irishwolfhound over 5 years ago
Uhmmm…try John Donne. Hemingway just borrowed it. (Borrowed is a much nicer word in literary circles.)
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
Dad! Don’t shove the school bit in my face! Okay?
Mayor Snorkum over 5 years ago
To be pedantically accurate, Dad’s parodying a quote from John Donne, although he doesn’t seem to realize it. Hemingway borrowed his book title from the same quote.