January 2012
“A woman’s dress should be like a barbedwire fence: serving its purpose...”
– Sophia Loren
John Steinbeck on Falling in Love
New York November 10, 1958
Dear Thom:
We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers.
First — if you are in love — that’s a good thing — that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you.
Second — There are several kinds of love. One is a selfish, mean, grasping,...
