“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.”

July 18, 2014

 Dear Jane,

 I write to you with a heavy heart, as I realize that today is, in fact, the anniversary of your untimely death. It has been one hundred and ninety-seven years since your bright light faded, but rest in peace knowing that you have left behind a legacy that will no doubt last for centuries to come.

 I chose the above quotation (from Pride & Prejudice, of course), as it perfectly describes my relationship both with you (as my favourite author) and your novels. I can scarcely remember the moment that I became enthralled by the worlds you created so brilliantly within your novels, but I am so very glad that I did. In fact, I have found that it is most certainly, a truth universally acknowledged that life is a little brighter with Miss Jane Austen by one's side. 

 As you may remember, Jane, I am currently residing in the great state of Ohio for these summer months, performing in a production of "Mary Poppins" at LaComedia Dinner Theatre. You will be pleased to know that I am having quite the agreeable time here as I am constantly performing in a wonderful, theatrical venture, as well as engaging in all manners of frivolity and tom foolery with my fellow castmates; we are quite a lively party, Jane. 

 Sadly, I must remind you of something you once said in a letter to your sister, Cassandra: "You deserve a longer letter than this; but it is my unhappy fate seldom to treat people so well as they deserve." I must regret to say that I am rather late for an engagement (dining at the LaComedia Buffet...more on this later, Jane, so much more...), so I must end my letter much sooner than intended. I wanted to make sure I acknowledged this important day in history, and now I have, so I shall be done with this sad matter. My next letter will arrive post haste and will be filled with tales of friendship and folly!

 Yours Faithfully,

 Amanda

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    1. rick_fJuly 18, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      So how are the sweet potatoes at the buffet? I have an irrational need to know that piece of information. Sounds like you are doing well (I want stories!) and it pleases me to know that.

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