03-13-2015, 10:15 AM
Kylake, I also noticed the duplicate paragraph and doubt the original letter had that; the online versions of The Observer and The Gleaner do that with some regularity.
Also, user "Audrey Wright " wrote in reply to a comment on the duplication: "It was edited slightly by the Observer "
There was, however, a misspelling of "were" instead of "where". That may have been in the original.
The use of "favourite" (vs. favorite) may indicate a non-American writer (despite the Chicago reference). Maybe enough time in Jamaica would influence spelling as well.
As for the article:
"I had my flight booked, my favourite room waiting for me, but it just didn't work out." ... is about the only reference to the trip cancellation. I didn't see any (other) explanation. She does make it clear she intends to return.
This, to me, doesn't sound like someone who is comfortable that no ill can come to them if they stay within their usual routine:
"That could have been me sitting in a small, quaint Jamaican bar sipping on a rum and coke, all while shots were being fired."
Also, user "Audrey Wright " wrote in reply to a comment on the duplication: "It was edited slightly by the Observer "
There was, however, a misspelling of "were" instead of "where". That may have been in the original.
The use of "favourite" (vs. favorite) may indicate a non-American writer (despite the Chicago reference). Maybe enough time in Jamaica would influence spelling as well.
As for the article:
"I had my flight booked, my favourite room waiting for me, but it just didn't work out." ... is about the only reference to the trip cancellation. I didn't see any (other) explanation. She does make it clear she intends to return.
This, to me, doesn't sound like someone who is comfortable that no ill can come to them if they stay within their usual routine:
"That could have been me sitting in a small, quaint Jamaican bar sipping on a rum and coke, all while shots were being fired."