What are you reading?

Anomaly · 04-09-2013, 12:44 AM

So for years everyone has been trying to get me to read Harry Potter and Twilight and stuff, and I'm like "Hmmm, no. How about I read some Mian Mian or Dostoyevsky or Michelle Tea because I'm a grown-up, no thank you." I'm pretty embarrassed about it, but I'm kinda super into the Hunger Games now. I had to buy the third book in hard copy, and I wanted to wear sunglasses and a trench coat to the juvenile fiction section. But I guess I don't care... I love those books.

Soon · 04-09-2013, 05:35 AM

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Kobi · 04-09-2013, 01:28 PM

Travels with Epicurus : a journey to a Greek island in search of a fulfilled life /

Daniel Klein

Klein (Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar, 2008, among others) returned to the Greek island of Hydra at age 73. His return had a new and specific purpose: I want to figure out the most satisfying way to live this stage of my life. Prior experience with the island led to conclude that the old folks of Hydra have always struck me as uncommonly content with their stage in life. But just observing and absorbing what the people had to show and tell him didn't seem like quite enough. To augment his on-site learning, he took with him a stack of philosophy books by ancient Greeks as well as some modern writers. It's an interesting formula, resulting in a lovely little book with both heart and punch, an argument against the forever young syndrome so prevalent in contemporary American society. His contemplative time spent observing the old men of Hydra while reading his small library of the great thinkers led him to an evolving philosophy of a good and authentic old age. --Hooper, Brad Copyright 2010 Booklist

Hollylane · 04-09-2013, 09:28 PM

Cross Fire, by James Patterson.

I'm also still struggling through The Book of Mormon.

bright_arrow · 04-09-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Anomaly

So for years everyone has been trying to get me to read Harry Potter and Twilight and stuff, and I'm like "Hmmm, no. How about I read some Mian Mian or Dostoyevsky or Michelle Tea because I'm a grown-up, no thank you." I'm pretty embarrassed about it, but I'm kinda super into the Hunger Games now. I had to buy the third book in hard copy, and I wanted to wear sunglasses and a trench coat to the juvenile fiction section. But I guess I don't care... I love those books.

I bought all three at once, figured if they were so popular I would love them.. Honestly, it took me a lot to get into the first book. It was so hard I even asked the wife if I should just return them! Glad I stuck it through because I liked them. I don't love them per say, but they are a good read. I am not fond of the movie, not sure why, I think I built up District 9 as more glamorous in my mind, and did not imagine the other districts looking so.. old-fashioned?

Either way, glad you are enjoying it. Our 9 year old has finished the Harry Potter series I believe, and is now reading The Hunger Games.

Anomaly · 04-11-2013, 02:07 PM

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Either way, glad you are enjoying it. Our 9 year old has finished the Harry Potter series I believe, and is now reading The Hunger Games.

Haha, see, I'm reading the same books as 9 year old, that's what I was worried about! Oh well, your 9 year old has good taste.

Just finished the Doomsday Prepper's Pocket Guide, which was unsuprisingly weird and poorly written. Don't laugh! There's a civil emergency going on outside my window right now! The roads are closed, the government buildings. About half of the commercial buildings are closed, too. Second or third time this winter, and my friends are still speeding their cars into telephone poles on their way to the grocery store like a bunch of dummies, because they don't even have 24 hours worth of ramen noodles in their apartments. The whole world shuts down here, regularly, and I'm always just fine.

And I just started This is How by Augusten Burroughs.

bright_arrow · 04-11-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Anomaly

Haha, see, I'm reading the same books as 9 year old, that's what I was worried about! Oh well, your 9 year old has good taste.

Just finished the Doomsday Prepper's Pocket Guide, which was unsuprisingly weird and poorly written. Don't laugh! There's a civil emergency going on outside my window right now! The roads are closed, the government buildings. About half of the commercial buildings are closed, too. Second or third time this winter, and my friends are still speeding their cars into telephone poles on their way to the grocery store like a bunch of dummies, because they don't even have 24 hours worth of ramen noodles in their apartments. The whole world shuts down here, regularly, and I'm always just fine.

And I just started This is How by Augusten Burroughs.

Don't feel bad - she is in third grade reading at a seventh grade level.. and thinks anything aimed towards kids is stupid [and has told me so numerous times!].

Kätzchen · 04-12-2013, 01:08 PM

The Summer We Got Free
-- Mia McKenzie

(Oakland, CA: Black Girl Dangerous Press)

I just ordered it online today @ Amazon.
I'm looking forward to reading McKenzie's book
(it's an early birthday present for myself).

Sweet Bliss · 04-12-2013, 02:12 PM

Got my recent order this afternoon.

"8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac.

Comes highly recommended, since I know so many peeps with bad backs thought I might learn something to help them. Am also hoping to prevent the same in myself.

Having back pain can make your life sooo freaking miserable.

wahya · 04-12-2013, 03:15 PM

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Got my recent order this afternoon.

"8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac.

Comes highly recommended, since I know so many peeps with bad backs thought I might learn something to help them. Am also hoping to prevent the same in myself.

Having back pain can make your life sooo freaking miserable.

Could of used this one 20 yrs ago. ha ha

Sweet Bliss · 06-24-2013, 12:12 PM

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Got my recent order this afternoon.

"8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac.

Comes highly recommended, since I know so many peeps with bad backs thought I might learn something to help them. Am also hoping to prevent the same in myself.

Having back pain can make your life sooo freaking miserable.

I typically only read spirit based or practical practice-able books to help myself and others. So I promised to share my knowledge.

My roomie has been in severe pain for years, with less mobility and increased pain yearly.

So. I have been researching for awhile. I found the sacro wedgy. works great for me, but i don't have chronic severe back pain.

Roomie has used it twice, today and yesterday. most of her pain is GONE, she can stand up straight, does not need to use grocery cart to walk through store. several joints have realigned in her back and her hip joints are almost back in the socket. I heard several loud pops as lower vertebrae went back where they belong.

It is like a miracle. I have never seen her get up without groaning , and pain noises.
her whole FACE is different. It's a face without pain. She says she can feel the blood flow moving throughout her whole body and in her head...

I am glad I found something that truly helps.

The other thing we are exploring is " The Melt Method", another great pain reliever.

04-09-2013, 12:44 AM	#1
Anomaly Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She / Her Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 17 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37 Thanked 69 Times in 15 Posts Rep Power: 1638514	Juvenile Fiction So for years everyone has been trying to get me to read Harry Potter and Twilight and stuff, and I'm like "Hmmm, no. How about I read some Mian Mian or Dostoyevsky or Michelle Tea because I'm a grown-up, no thank you." I'm pretty embarrassed about it, but I'm kinda super into the Hunger Games now. I had to buy the third book in hard copy, and I wanted to wear sunglasses and a trench coat to the juvenile fiction section. But I guess I don't care... I love those books.

04-12-2013, 01:08 PM	#8
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Relationship Status: I’m not available. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,460 Thanked 33,608 Times in 10,706 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	*The Summer We Got Free* -- Mia McKenzie (Oakland, CA: Black Girl Dangerous Press) I just ordered it online today @ Amazon. I'm looking forward to reading McKenzie's book (it's an early birthday present for myself). __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. “The smartest people are clearly the best listeners,” — Audible. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

04-09-2013, 05:35 AM	#2
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04-09-2013, 01:28 PM	#3
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Travels with Epicurus : a journey to a Greek island in search of a fulfilled life / Daniel Klein Klein (Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar, 2008, among others) returned to the Greek island of Hydra at age 73. His return had a new and specific purpose: I want to figure out the most satisfying way to live this stage of my life. Prior experience with the island led to conclude that the old folks of Hydra have always struck me as uncommonly content with their stage in life. But just observing and absorbing what the people had to show and tell him didn't seem like quite enough. To augment his on-site learning, he took with him a stack of philosophy books by ancient Greeks as well as some modern writers. It's an interesting formula, resulting in a lovely little book with both heart and punch, an argument against the forever young syndrome so prevalent in contemporary American society. His contemplative time spent observing the old men of Hydra while reading his small library of the great thinkers led him to an evolving philosophy of a good and authentic old age. --Hooper, Brad Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,268 Times in 2,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Got my recent order this afternoon. "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac. Comes highly recommended, since I know so many peeps with bad backs thought I might learn something to help them. Am also hoping to prevent the same in myself. Having back pain can make your life sooo freaking miserable.