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Jim Cummings's avatar

One of the questions I will try to remember to ask you in person is how exactly "Oulipo" is pronounced.

I noticed that the Amazon preview for A Void was written almost entirely without the letter "e" , broken only at the very end.

Loved the flyer for your courses. Very well done, Terry.

Terry Freedman's avatar

I think it’s pronounced “oo-lee-POH,” with the stress on the last syllable (because it's french). Thanks re flyer!

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Great new close-up photo, Terry! I love it. You look slightly disturbed ( by cats, I mean ) , but so much younger! You experimenting with retinol ... or meditation?

Terry Freedman's avatar

It was taken six years ago, in October 2020. That was soon after the excrement hit the air conditioner in terms of family caring, but before it became really intense. I don't know what retinol is. But meditation? Definitely.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

🥹🥰

Sharron Bassano's avatar

PS. Please send a photo of your day out with Jim and Erin! So envious!

Terry Freedman's avatar

I am sure selfies will abound, in which case I will send you one or post one, depending on whether my stomach looks too big.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Understood! After age 60, photos should be head and shoulders ONLY!

Terry Freedman's avatar

I couldn’t agree more! Chortle.

C.L. Steiner's avatar

Wow! Cat, oulipo, and Sugar Pie deSanto!

David Perlmutter's avatar

"Sugar Pi{e} Desanto." A very underrated R&B singer. Probably best known for her popular duets with Etta James: "In The Basement" and "Do I Make Myself Clear?".

Terry Freedman's avatar

Cheers, David. I'm familiar with In The Basement. Not with Do I Make Myself Clear. Will have a listen. I agree that she is much underrated.