I had a lousy run on last Saturday. I can figure out the factors, but it doesn't change the run. I went out for a long walk, with my Nordic poles, the next day to simply keep moving in some way. Every trek and swing had a soundtrack with beats pumping me up, or lyrics … Continue reading A Soundtrack for Feet
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Midweek Geekiness
I liked doing the last Midweek Geekiness so much I decided to do it again. Game of Thrones Season 2 Game of Thrones season 2 showed another trailer. The Spider does a silky monologue on power while the song 'Seven Devils' by Florence and the Machine plays in the background. Saying I feel excited for the … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
Book Talk: What’s Next
People go through a period of mad reading, followed by a bit of a lull, then do more mad reading. Alright, I go through those periods although I pick up a newspaper, read a blog, read an online essay, among many things. Right now I experience the what-am-I-going-to-read paralyses until I pick up a book … Continue reading Book Talk: What’s Next
Walking Dead finds its Guvnor…er…Governor
I watched The Walking Dead since it started then read some early issues of the comic. One well-known character from the series is only known as 'The Governor". He's a sadistic leader, rules with an iron fist, and can make a survivor wish for an old-fashioned zombie sighting. Ever since season one, people wondered who … Continue reading Walking Dead finds its Guvnor…er…Governor
Sprucing Up the Place
After using the Esquire theme for my blog, I decided a change was necessary. Esquire looked great, but I didn't like everything down at the bottom as a footer. I had a look at a few themes, tried some on, and settled on 'Pilcrow' with its row of books. I have tags and other information … Continue reading Sprucing Up the Place
Writing, Reading, and Thinking
A few days ago, I posted a TED blog entry about Susan Cain's talk The Power of Introverts. I found out about Ms. Cain quite by accident while purchasing a Kobo title. Most of the time, I give the 'recommended' titles after my clicks a quick glance. Sometimes the lists are dead on, and sometimes … Continue reading Writing, Reading, and Thinking
The Best Things In Libraries Are (Sometimes) Free
I wait for a number of things in life. My ever-growing list now includes two Hobbit movies, a new Richard Armitage interview, a new season of Mad Men to première, any given novel, and the yearly Library Journal Best Free Reference list. This list goes beyond Wikipedia to spotlight the best in websites offering accurate, current, … Continue reading The Best Things In Libraries Are (Sometimes) Free
Midweek Geekiness
Where the heck do I start? How about a new Avengers trailer? Trailer number one made me giddy, while trailer number two amps my anticipation to warp 11. We have a collection of well-beloved super heroes, played by some well-beloved actors, with Joss Whedon directing, and his lines flowing out of Robert Downey Jr like … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
TED 2012 is happening right now and this woman is on my radar. A few months ago I came across a book called Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain. I may look like an extrovert, but I value solitude and I value the so-called 'quiet ones'. Why? Sometimes we need quiet, and those who … Continue reading
Book Talk: Awareness
I came across this book during a retreat nearly 8 years ago. Some books get read and forgotten. This one not only got read by chance, but stayed with me for many years. At first the cover suggests some nice essays, with clever phrases, and people going away feel all nice and warm. Not this … Continue reading Book Talk: Awareness
Unpaused Life 