Jul. 22nd, 2016

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Nick Hornby "The Complete Polysyllabic Spree" (Penguin)






Nick Hornby begins his book with the month of Sept 2003, listing on the left the 10 books he acquired that month (a few Salingers, a couple of biographies, some poetry), and the 4 books he read that month (the Salingers and one from a TBR pile).
And then he tells us, "So this is supposed to about the how, and when, and why, and what of reading--about the way that, when reading is going well, one book leads to another and to another, a paper trail of theme and meaning; and how, when it's going badly, when books don't stick or take, when your mood and the mood of the book are fighting like cats, you'd rather do anything but attempt the next paragraph, or reread the last one for the tenth time."



In factI fell a little in love with this book, and discovered several new books to add to my to-read list. Short and fun and worth the read.
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This is for Mandy and her gang - please help.


Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] a_phoenixdragon at ...
Yup...trying again -

GoFundMe Link

Yeah, don't ask me why. I have no flipping idea, really.

Guess I got bit by that pesky 'hope' bug again...

*HUGS LISTY*

Love~
Mandy

Genius

Jul. 22nd, 2016 06:01 pm
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I did this online thing on FB -

https://www.buzzfeed.com/joannaborns/this-ink-blot-test-will-determine-your-worst-quality?utm_term=.mbRo1YB1R#.gvZ6maDmN

and i got this -
You got: Too Smart
You’re too smart, which can make life harder for you. You’re waiting for people to catch up with you. You’re not as easily entertained by dumb things. On the plus side, at least you’re a genius.

... which,incidentally, vicariously, in the steps of Einstein, made me feel good  for a few moments. 

Book Finds

Jul. 22nd, 2016 06:15 pm
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We are still in a hot mode at the moment with temps going up to 27 degrees C of late but with the last few days reaching a high 32, i have been seeking quite lethargic, and immobile.

Having said that i did one mystery shop today in Rainham.and found a couple of books for fifty pence each -




It was just serep bdoty that there were on a similar subject.
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Solid soul jazz n funk grooves -

The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft [1972]



More grooves here )
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When was the last time you coloured your hair?

Do you have any major phobias that you want to overcome?

Is there a friend you have lost touch with and want to connect with again?

What was the last thing you prepared for dinner or lunch?

As a child did you have a favourite sport you took part in?

Siesta

Jul. 22nd, 2016 07:46 pm
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Had a bit of a siesta as well, most likely brought on by the recent humid hot weather. and afterward i felt quite refreshed. Cannot beat a midday siesta.
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A quiet evening in the common room , just me for the past hour or so. It is absolutely bliss. It is also quite a muggy night so i will be off soon to watch a dvd in my room.

Meanwhile, another piece of American classical music.

Lou Harrison: Concerto for Pipa with String Orchestra (1997)




Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Concerto for Pipa with String Orchestra (1997).

I. Allegro 0:00
II. Bits and Pieces. Troika 4:12
III. Bits and Pieces. Three Sharing 7:05
IV. Bits and Pieces. Wind and Plumb 9:56
V. Bits and Pieces. Neapolitan 12:55
VI. Threnody for Richard Locke 14:06
VII. Estampie 19:28

Wu Man, Pipa
The New Professional Orchestra, London directed by Rebecca Miller.

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