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Chris Turner-Neal's avatar

This is the kind of content I think of as "peak Lavery" and would envy if I didn't enjoy it so much.

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D. Luscinius's avatar

His letters truly are a treasure trove. The earliest ones are very sad as he is writing to friends who do not write to him. Later ones, where he is giving advise on the ascetic life, are much more cheerful.

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Jenny Watson's avatar

The lion has the John Malkovich quality we’re all looking for in a ferocious beat.

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catherine's avatar

oh danny i heart you so much and so does my pet lion

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Auros's avatar

The Two Monks probably have _strong_ opinions about Saint Jerome.

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E. Jean Carroll's avatar

ATE THIS UP!!!!!!

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Emma's avatar

This is my kinda content! Kudos.

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Mike Oppenheim's avatar

we (your faithful masses) love this. More, please!

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SLM's avatar

Cannot have too many grumpy old saints! Loved this post.

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Beverly Button's avatar

I thoroughly enjoyed this. You're so brilliant, Daniel!

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Daniel Lavery's avatar

I love my grumpy little old saints!

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Susan's avatar

Thank you so much for putting this into the world

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Stephanie T's avatar

This was clever and funny....

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