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Post by Dr. Kobb on Aug 14, 2023 18:20:46 GMT -5
Is that all the reading you do, or do you own a tablet or something? That's about all I read. I'm getting more reading in with retirement. So far mostly just trivia selections from that Edward R. Hamilton order some months back.
I pretty much only do the fanzine anymore, and write it in the same conversational tone I use on message boards. This is literally how I talk. On the rare occasion I do take on a creative writing assignment or an article for someone else's zine, I absolutely find that my writing is better if I've been doing some quality reading beforehand.
Some professional writers are so talented at their craft, I have to take breaks after a couple of paragraphs just to appreciate the skill involved when reading their work. The science fiction author Alfred Bester comes immediately to mind, but there are plenty of others. I just loaned out a book Killer G sent me called Everything is Going to Kill Everybody, by a writer for Cracked.com (if memory serves). I was super-hesitant to loan it out, because the guy's writing style is hilarious. Hopefully, I'll see it back one day.
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 14, 2023 19:48:10 GMT -5
Is that all the reading you do, or do you own a tablet or something? That's about all I read. As much as your lifestyle differs from mine, Deeks...this I simply cannot fathom. |
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Post by Dr. Kobb on Aug 15, 2023 18:53:24 GMT -5
As much as your lifestyle differs from mine, Deeks...this I simply cannot fathom. I don't even know what it is, but I suspect the proportion of the population who fall into the one-or-less-a-year (books read) statistic would be just as shocking to you, Killer Goldfish. I think that while there does seem to be a wave of anti-intellectualism running through the populous, that's not the only signifier. I think a lot MORE people may be reading on a daily basis, it's just articles and messages and memes on their phones now.*
Believe me, I feel there's something to enjoying a good book that transcends those fleeting tweets and tik-tocs. I've gotten so wrapped up in novels by the likes of Harry Harrison or Harry Turtledove that it's little different than a vacation getaway (for me).
*I also think a lot of people are just too damn busy trying to make ends meet to afford the time to enjoy a good book. Working double-shifts with a new mouth to feed in the house? That book might as well be kindling to you.
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 15, 2023 20:31:12 GMT -5
As much as your lifestyle differs from mine, Deeks...this I simply cannot fathom. I don't even know what it is, but I suspect the proportion of the population who fall into the one-or-less-a-year (books read) statistic would be just as shocking to you, Killer Goldfish. I think that while there does seem to be a wave of anti-intellectualism running through the populous, that's not the only signifier. I think a lot MORE people may be reading on a daily basis, it's just articles and messages and memes on their phones now.*
Believe me, I feel there's something to enjoying a good book that transcends those fleeting tweets and tik-tocs. I've gotten so wrapped up in novels by the likes of Harry Harrison or Harry Turtledove that it's little different than a vacation getaway (for me).
*I also think a lot of people are just too damn busy trying to make ends meet to afford the time to enjoy a good book. Working double-shifts with a new mouth to feed in the house? That book might as well be kindling to you.
These sad facts are not news to me. I myself -- who read 174 books in 2011 -- later bought a smartphone. So far this year I have read 32 measly books (sob). |
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 17, 2023 7:40:55 GMT -5
August 17th, I am informed, is Black Cat Appreciation Day!
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 20, 2023 13:59:27 GMT -5
August 8th was International Cat Day!
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 26, 2023 9:50:37 GMT -5
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Post by Dr. Kobb on Aug 27, 2023 10:50:35 GMT -5
Happy Just Because Day! You know, just because.
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Aug 28, 2023 20:53:50 GMT -5
August 28th is National Bow Tie Day!  |
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Post by Dr. Kobb on Aug 28, 2023 22:17:33 GMT -5
August 29th is International Bat Night! (bat emoji)we don't have a bat emoji - we need a bat emoji(/bat emoji)
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Post by Deeky on Aug 28, 2023 22:33:53 GMT -5
August 29th is International Bat Night! (bat emoji)we don't have a bat emoji - we need a bat emoji(/bat emoji) 🦇 |
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Post by Deeky on Aug 29, 2023 14:51:33 GMT -5
From a work email just now:
• September 15-October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month (U.S. only)
• September 16-October 3 – Oktoberfest
• October 1-31 – National Chili Month
• October 4 – National Taco Day
• October 12 – National Pulled Pork Day
• October 17 – National Pasta Day
• October 21 – National Apple Day
• October 26 – National Pumpkin Day
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 2, 2023 7:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 3, 2023 10:55:10 GMT -5
September 3 is National Skyscraper Day!
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 8, 2023 8:12:59 GMT -5
Sept 8th is Actors' Day!
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 9, 2023 17:31:52 GMT -5
It's not a holiday exactly, but September 9th is Jeff Combs's birthday!
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 10, 2023 7:17:12 GMT -5
Regret to inform that on Sept 4 we all missed National Eat A Second Dessert Day, Newspaper Carriers' Day AND Mouth Guard Day.
That last one is not always on the 4th, but on the first Monday of September, so keep a sharp eye out everyone!
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Post by Dr. Kobb on Sept 15, 2023 21:27:06 GMT -5
Reminder that tomorrow (Sep 16th) is International Red Panda Day. I want one so bad. It could live in my trees and play with the corgi (I also don't have) in my backyard.
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Post by Killer Goldfish on Sept 16, 2023 17:53:18 GMT -5
Sept 16th is also National Google.com day. I think you all know what to do.
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Post by Dr. Kobb on Sept 16, 2023 19:59:16 GMT -5
Sept 16th is also National Google.com day. I think you all know what to do. It'd be even better if there was a National Goggles Day. |
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