I wanted an easy way to document the books I read. I finally decided to create a link category for them. The fact that I’ve read a book does not constitute an endorsement of that book (although, I usually don’t finish a book I don’t like–there are a few exceptions). … Continue reading →
Take the What High School Stereotype Are You? quiz. We were lucky to have an electronic calculator when I was in high school. Remember the ones that ran on 9v batteries? Yeah–the TI-30. Cost me $30. When you make $4 a night at your part-time job, that’s not a trivial … Continue reading →
The library is obscured now, but all the boxes are out of the closet, and the new wire shelves are installed–one of each side with about three feet of open wall space in the middle. I’m thankful for a five shelf bookshelf at the office. I’m loading my rolling backpack … Continue reading →
I’m seeing hints of library through the boxes. Most of the books are out of boxes. I’m still looking for a few, so I have not tracked down all the boxes with books yet (although, they all should still be in the room). Remaining boxes should have papers and magazines … Continue reading →
What’s up? – I’m getting settled in at work. – I’m starting to unpack the 60-70 boxes of books–or at least dig through them madly searching for certain books I’d really like for reference work. – The grass is growing, so I’ll need to mow and trim this weekend. What’s … Continue reading →
Something to consider when military jet noise bothers you. I’ve come to know it affectionately as “The Sound of Freedom,” but, sometimes, it’s “The Sound of the Price of Freedom.” The link takes you to the complaint filed. (Luke is Luke Air Force Base in Arizona) Here is the response. … Continue reading →
I’m having a blast working character development for my villain. I should have done all this before beginning to write the book, but, frankly, I didn’t know how. Since this is my second book, and the first, PBOTL, as was thoughtfully pointed out to me, didn’t even have a villain, … Continue reading →
But I didn’t relate to the books it came up for me yesterday. Today, it comes down to two choices (rabbits or armadillos). When I choose rabbits: You’re Watership Down! by Richard Adams Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you’re actually incredibly deep and complex. … Continue reading →
This just doesn’t sound like me. Maybe one of my other personalities surfaced to take the quiz, but at least it’s a good book…Thanks to Carter over at Noise in the Attic for the link. You’re Catch-22! by Joseph Heller Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony … Continue reading →
Digital and Premium cable channels are still out, but who cares. I want my Internet. Turns out the cheap little cable modem they insisted on giving me croaked. They can’t get to my house until Monday! For the cable channels and the (most likely) fried cable box, that’s fine, but … Continue reading →