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@Corny Thank you for your very thoughtful response.

The author  Maria Tumarkin was unpacking the axiom, not pushing them at all, but looking at different angles.  That is why I liked it.  It was not prescriptive.

I looked at the first episode of Hemingway. Not sure if I will continue.  I am more interested in the broader Paris scene and not at all interested in his macho side.  I am wondering off hand if it is a response to his WWI experience.  He is so celebrated as an author.  Hearing you about the sadness of a woman indulging him.  He seemed to set up a new wife neatly in time to move on.  

Because of my life I ask long questions about the nature of love and what is good.  Just my way.  Its great to hear from you again. Been a while.

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