White Noise

I just finished Chapter 34. This guy (DeLillo) just cracks me up! I look forward to a good chuckle every morning when I read a chapter. The characters are hilarious, with their neurotic antics. The author's style of writing absolutely amazes me. I think I'm jealous! :) He brings to the page the most fascinating perspectives and yet his words seem very poignant--not wasted. The funniest thing happened this morning. I'm working out on the elliptical with "Rhonda," my iFit trainer ("noise") and get to page 262. So, I read the entire first paragraph and the minute, no the very second, I reach the period at the end of the paragraph, "Rhonda" comes on my machine and says: "You did it! That was a GREAT workout! Remember to cool down and drink plenty of water after your workout. See you again next time!" Talk about serendipitous! That has to be the funniest thing that has happened to me throughout this reading! Perhaps DeLillo would be interested in substituting "Rhonda's" remark for the "woman passing on the street" in his 2008 Copyright edition, Ch. 34, P. 262, Para. 2! Ha! Chandra :0 p.s. Any comments on P. 258, Para. 2, "Nostalgia is a product of dissatisfaction and rage." ??? :)