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The crime scene on the night of November 11, 1974, that inspired the movie The Amityville Horror.

The notorious house in Amityville, New York, where Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his parents and four siblings, photographed just hours after the killings.

On November 13, 1974, DeFeo methodically moved from room to room, shooting his sleeping family members with a .35 caliber rifle. The horrific murders were said to have left the house haunted, a chilling story that later inspired The Amityville Horror.

Though skeptics have cast doubt on the haunting tale, DeFeo maintained that voices from within the house itself commanded him to commit the murders.

Residents of Lambeth Walk dancing "The Lambeth Walk" amidst the rubble of the Blitz in September 1940. In Victorian times, Lambeth Walk was a lively market street where locals would stroll and socialize, giving rise to the term "doing the Lambeth Walk." The tradition gained new life in 1937 with the release of the musical Me and My Girl, featuring the song and dance "The Lambeth Walk," which became a global sensation.

Dear November,

Arrive softly, shedding the chill that pricks at old wounds.
Come wrapped in gentleness, with moments of warmth scattered like autumn leaves.
Bring less of sorrow's weight, and more of love’s quiet embrace.

“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.”

― Ernest Hemingway, The Garden of Eden

"The Garden of Eden" is a novel by Ernest Hemingway that was published posthumously. The story follows a young American writer named David Bourne and his wife Catherine as they go on their honeymoon in France during the 1920s.

David is a writer who is struggling to find inspiration for his next book, while Catherine is a beautiful and adventurous woman who craves excitement. Along their journey, they meet a young woman named Marita, who becomes the object of Catherine's affection.
The story explores themes of sexual identity, gender roles, and the complexity of human relationships.

In the end, Catherine leaves David and he is left alone with his memories and his writing. The novel ends on a bittersweet note as David reflects on his experiences and gains a deeper understanding of himself and his desires.

"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
By William Wordsworth

The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice. Ironically, their virtues make them vulnerable; they are often wounded, sometimes destroyed. ~Ernest Hemingway

"The First Sign of Civilization: Compassion in Action"

Ernest Hemingway, known for his terse, economical style and deeply impactful prose, is one of the most iconic American writers of the 20th century. Born in 1899, Hemingway experienced both World Wars firsthand and was heavily influenced by these global conflicts. His works reflect a sense of stoic endurance, focusing on themes of bravery, masculinity, love, loss, and existential struggles. His writing, often referred to as the “Iceberg Theory” or “Theory of Omission,” only reveals a fraction of the true story, leaving much unsaid for readers to interpret and explore.

》》 Books by Ernest Hemingway

"The Old Man and the Sea" (1952): Perhaps Hemingway’s most famous work, this novella earned him the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. It tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman, who battles a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. This timeless tale explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. This work was integral to Hemingway’s Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.

"A Farewell to Arms" (1929): Inspired by Hemingway’s own experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I, this novel is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of war. It follows the tragic romance of American soldier Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley, capturing both the passion of love and the devastation of war.

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" (1940): Set during the Spanish Civil War, this novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the nature of heroism. The story follows Robert Jordan, an American dynamiter fighting with the Spanish guerillas, as he grapples with the moral complexities of war. This book gave Hemingway’s voice a powerful platform, reflecting his anti-fascist stance.

"The Sun Also Rises" (1926): Hemingway’s first major novel and one of the defining works of the "Lost Generation," it follows a group of expatriates as they navigate life, love, and disillusionment in post-World War I Europe. The novel reflects the aimlessness and excesses of the time, yet reveals deeper themes of lost ideals and enduring emotional scars.

"In Our Time" (1925): This collection of short stories established Hemingway as a distinctive voice in American literature. Spanning various locales and situations, the stories depict war, love, and the search for identity. Each piece subtly illuminates human vulnerabilities and desires, demonstrating his mastery of the short story form.

》》Some Famous Quotes by Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway’s writing is peppered with unforgettable lines that capture his insights on life, courage, love, and loss. Some of his most famous quotes include:

"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." – This line reflects Hemingway’s belief in self-improvement as a continuous journey rather than a comparison to others.

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." – From A Farewell to Arms, this quote encapsulates Hemingway’s view on resilience, the idea that hardship can lead to growth and strength.

"Courage is grace under pressure." – Hemingway lived by this motto, facing life’s challenges with stoic determination, and it has become one of his most iconic phrases.

"All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know." – This quote reveals Hemingway’s guiding principle for his work: simplicity, honesty, and the search for truth.

"But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated." – From The Old Man and the Sea, this line echoes the spirit of the indomitable will, portraying the protagonist’s relentless fight against fate.

A photo by Berenice Abbot of a woman wiring an IBM computer, 1948.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher waiting for the cable car in San Francisco, 1960.

Rita Hayworth, before she dyed her hair and raised her hairline to appear more American (1935).

Remember me

To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me.

Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

by Margaret Mead