Thanks for posting that, Catlady! I just gave it a quick perusal and I think I've read all but one. Now you're making me want to go back and start all over with them, in chronological order rather than in the order I originally read them in.
No i haven't but I will check it out. I'm always looking for new (to me) authors to read.Celtic, up until about 4 years ago, I had read every one of the "In Death" series, in order. So I've got 4-5 to look forward to. The sheer number of books written by Nora Roberts still catches me by surprise, sometimes. I know I've read dozens, but I still thoroughly go thru the titles each time I go to Goodwill, because I still, every once in a while, find one that I've never read. Have you read the Outlander series, by Diana Galbaldon?
Somebody on another thread recommended her books. I have read all available at our library, and they are good.Have you read the Outlander series, by Diana Galbaldon?
You are so right, awsum. When I was reading Sandy's entry about teaching her students how to pluralize words, I realized that it was pretty easy for me to get it right, simply because of the large number of books I'd already read by the time we covered that subject. I'm thinking the only alternative to my experience is brute memorization. Boring and tedious for children, but necessary if they wish to at least appear educated.
I used to imagine that it would be wonderful if I could make my living reading books, but eventually realized I would sorely resent being told what to read. I suspect that that bone-deep resentment of being told what is permissible to read or think or say is a very American trait. Too few of us treasure these basic rights that so many take for granted. And that so many others are determined to abolish.
The people that work in the publishing industry have my eternal gratitude; imagine if books were still something so expensive that only the richest people could afford them.
Very interesting, SandySu. Those soft porno books make me cringe but then again I close my eyes when people are getting too frisky in a movie, too. Yuck, people, get a room
Good morning, Voltmaniacs. I have a big day of shopping ahead. Plus, I will be going to the legislative sub-committee on water meeting for an hour or two. Some of my group is supposed to show up. We shall see. I'm leaving early and going to Home Depot, getting some donuts or breakfast and heading to the 9am meeting. Then, I still need to go do some shopping and errands. Maybe pick up a pizza for dinner on my way out of town so I don't have to cook tonight
Not so weird, awsum; I think we all have the necessary "wiring" to appreciate beauty, grace, and wherever we find it, as you said, "in form, function, and beauty" It is social mores that make others decide we're weird. They can have their say, and it won't impact my deep appreciation/satisfaction in observing the fantastic levels of accomplishment.
PS==all that said, I ust prefer
Geez! I wrote that yesterday and never posted it! Senior moment or an interruption? Can't remember, LOL.