I recently read "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, and let me tell ya, that fucking book will melt your soul. "Dark" doesn;t even come close to describing it. But I guess it's got a redemptive ending. It just wasn't the best book for me to read while suffering from a wee bit of postpartum depression! Jeesh...
I'm planning to read "Into the Wild" before the film comes out in September. I read the interview with the family and with Sean Penn in Outside magazine. Looks like they stayed obsessively close to reality. Should be an excellent movie.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, Barack Obama."
"Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore
"i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
~ed, 8/7
To recover from "The Road", I then read "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and it was WONDERFUL. It's her chronicle of traveling to Italy (eat), India (pray) and Indonesia (love), where she sunk herself into each of those activities with gusto. A fantastic, funny, warm, inspiring book. I loved it.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States, Barack Obama."
"Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore
"i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
~ed, 8/7
I recently read "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, and let me tell ya, that fucking book will melt your soul. "Dark" doesn;t even come close to describing it. But I guess it's got a redemptive ending. It just wasn't the best book for me to read while suffering from a wee bit of postpartum depression! Jeesh...
My sister likes to read kind of depressing books when she is depressed, like Grapes of Wrath. She says it somehow makes her feel better....
So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
Reading her books is a reason to learn to read. Man, I haven't read this type of story telling mastery in a while. Even the new Michael Ondaatje isn't up to this level. It's like filling a craving. Wonderful! I'm about 50 pages in or so, but I'm loving the writing.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Anderson Cooper's autobiography...not sure the title, don't have it in front of me.
I cannot take Anderson Cooper seriously because he hosted that teen news program on Channel 1 that was piped into my high school. If only he knew how much he was mocked in my all boys Catholic high school. How is the book though?
I just finished a couple of Chuck Klosterman books - "IV" and "Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story". I like his writing style and random pop culture references. Both were quick reads.
I'm going to check out Under the Banner of Heaven next like you suggested AC.
I cannot take Anderson Cooper seriously because he hosted that teen news program on Channel 1 that was piped into my high school. If only he knew how much he was mocked in my all boys Catholic high school. How is the book though?
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Channel 1. The perfect way to start the day with a nap. Of course if you were caught sleeping during it, they would quiz you. I see you're from Philly, what high school did you go to? I went to Father Judge freshman year, and then transferred to Conwell-Egan.
"If you love someone, set them free... if someone loves you, don't fuck up" - EV
I cannot take Anderson Cooper seriously because he hosted that teen news program on Channel 1 that was piped into my high school. If only he knew how much he was mocked in my all boys Catholic high school. How is the book though?
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Channel 1. The perfect way to start the day with a nap. Of course if you were caught sleeping during it, they would quiz you. I see you're from Philly, what high school did you go to? I went to Father Judge freshman year, and then transferred to Conwell-Egan.
I went to the high school formerly known as St. John Neumann. Still can't believe it closed and got torn down.
Just finished "Sharp Objects" and "Into the Wild". "Sharp Objects" is really creepy with a nice twist at the end. "Into the Wild" is one of the best books I have read in awhile. I was fascinated with the whole story from the mystery of what happened to him to his parents to the people he met on his travels. From the previews, the movie looks really similiar and I read an article in "Outside" that said the family wouldn't let the movie get made unless it was faithful to the true story so it should be really good.
I cannot take Anderson Cooper seriously because he hosted that teen news program on Channel 1 that was piped into my high school. If only he knew how much he was mocked in my all boys Catholic high school. How is the book though?
I just finished a couple of Chuck Klosterman books - "IV" and "Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story". I like his writing style and random pop culture references. Both were quick reads.
I'm going to check out Under the Banner of Heaven next like you suggested AC.
It's interesting so far...just started it though. He's actually a really good writer so it should be an easy read.
A sidenote on UtBoH. Some parts get a little slow...discussing USA/Mormon history...power-through those parts.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
It's interesting so far...just started it though. He's actually a really good writer so it should be an easy read.
A sidenote on UtBoH. Some parts get a little slow...discussing USA/Mormon history...power-through those parts.
I probably won't mind that. I'm a history and trivia buff. I was fascinated to learn that Mormons hold one of my archenemies - the seagull - in high regard when I was out in Salt Lake a few years ago so I should be ok.
I probably won't mind that. I'm a history and trivia buff. I was fascinated to learn that Mormons hold one of my archenemies - the seagull - in high regard when I was out in Salt Lake a few years ago so I should be ok.
I *HATE* seagulls. They used to dive-bomb us at lunch in high school (my school was near the ocean).
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
Just finished "Sharp Objects" and "Into the Wild". "Sharp Objects" is really creepy with a nice twist at the end. "Into the Wild" is one of the best books I have read in awhile. I was fascinated with the whole story from the mystery of what happened to him to his parents to the people he met on his travels. From the previews, the movie looks really similiar and I read an article in "Outside" that said the family wouldn't let the movie get made unless it was faithful to the true story so it should be really good.
Just picked up Into the Wild, wanted read it before the movie came out
Movie looks great from the trailer
In the article I read it said that "Into the Wild" is taught in schools. He's just plain making bank!
Yeah, I saw that too...in Outside magazine?? Great article!! But, yeah...I've been a fan of his since Into Thin Air came out. My all-time favorite author! I'm stoked for his success.
P.S. If I was a teacher I'd definitely use Into the Wild (and Into Thin Air) as books for my class.
P.P.S. Yup, that's right...Krakauer also has a book called Into Thin Air. Get it..."Thin Air"?!
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
Yeah, I saw that too...in Outside magazine?? Great article!! But, yeah...I've been a fan of his since Into Thin Air came out. My all-time favorite author! I'm stoked for his success.
P.S. If I was a teacher I'd definitely use Into the Wild (and Into Thin Air) as books for my class.
P.P.S. Yup, that's right...Krakauer also has a book called Into Thin Air. Get it..."Thin Air"?!
I'm surprised that article didn't make it to The Porch!! It was really really good...even a lil thing about EV.
Yeah it was interesting to see his parents thoughts. One of the things that made the book so interesting was that I went back and forth on how I felt about him. I would admire him for his bravery and wanting to really experience life and then I would hate him for not keeping in contact with his parents.
Yeah it was interesting to see his parents thoughts. One of the things that made the book so interesting was that I went back and forth on how I felt about him. I would admire him for his bravery and wanting to really experience life and then I would hate him for not keeping in contact with his parents.
I was pissed at him for alot of the book. He made so many stupid choices and didn't do his research...could've saved his life.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper
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I'm planning to read "Into the Wild" before the film comes out in September. I read the interview with the family and with Sean Penn in Outside magazine. Looks like they stayed obsessively close to reality. Should be an excellent movie.
"Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore
"i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
~ed, 8/7
"bird by bird" was good, but if you really want to laugh your ass off, read her "operating instructions". she's so witty- i love her.
"Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore
"i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
~ed, 8/7
"Obama's main opponent in this election on November 4th (was) not John McCain, it (was) ignorance."~Michael Moore
"i'm feeling kinda righteous right now. with my badass motherfuckin' ukulele!"
~ed, 8/7
My sister likes to read kind of depressing books when she is depressed, like Grapes of Wrath. She says it somehow makes her feel better....
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Reading her books is a reason to learn to read. Man, I haven't read this type of story telling mastery in a while. Even the new Michael Ondaatje isn't up to this level. It's like filling a craving. Wonderful! I'm about 50 pages in or so, but I'm loving the writing.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
a pj inspired read!
Toronto, ON - 2009/08/21
Austin - 2014/10/05
Ottawa - 2016/05/08
"Can you feel this world with your heart and not your brain"
I cannot take Anderson Cooper seriously because he hosted that teen news program on Channel 1 that was piped into my high school. If only he knew how much he was mocked in my all boys Catholic high school.
I just finished a couple of Chuck Klosterman books - "IV" and "Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story". I like his writing style and random pop culture references. Both were quick reads.
I'm going to check out Under the Banner of Heaven next like you suggested AC.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
I always really like Irving. "Cider House Rules" is one of the best ever.
I went to the high school formerly known as St. John Neumann. Still can't believe it closed and got torn down.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
What do you think of it? I really enjoyed it.
It's interesting so far...just started it though. He's actually a really good writer so it should be an easy read.
A sidenote on UtBoH. Some parts get a little slow...discussing USA/Mormon history...power-through those parts.
I probably won't mind that. I'm a history and trivia buff. I was fascinated to learn that Mormons hold one of my archenemies - the seagull - in high regard when I was out in Salt Lake a few years ago so I should be ok.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
I *HATE* seagulls. They used to dive-bomb us at lunch in high school (my school was near the ocean).
Movie looks great from the trailer
In the article I read it said that "Into the Wild" is taught in schools. He's just plain making bank!
Yeah, I saw that too...in Outside magazine?? Great article!! But, yeah...I've been a fan of his since Into Thin Air came out. My all-time favorite author!
P.S. If I was a teacher I'd definitely use Into the Wild (and Into Thin Air) as books for my class.
P.P.S. Yup, that's right...Krakauer also has a book called Into Thin Air. Get it..."Thin Air"?!
Yeah I was refering to the "Outside" article.
I'm surprised that article didn't make it to The Porch!! It was really really good...even a lil thing about EV.
Yeah it was interesting to see his parents thoughts. One of the things that made the book so interesting was that I went back and forth on how I felt about him. I would admire him for his bravery and wanting to really experience life and then I would hate him for not keeping in contact with his parents.
I was pissed at him for alot of the book. He made so many stupid choices and didn't do his research...could've saved his life.
Between Marley & Me and Silencing Dissent. Nice little contrast there!
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