What are you reading now? (books, authors)
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Claude J Greengrass
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Machine learning basic concepts for the movement disorders specialist.
stlukesguild
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I've decided to cut down on scrolling and ramp up my reading. Currently I'm enjoying "The art of hearing heartbeats" by Jan-Philipp Sendker. A lovely book. God it feels great to be reading again.
I am of a like mind. Part of this is due to the fact that I am sick to death of the current political insanity that fills social media. At the same time we spent most of the summer shopping for houses and then going through all that was entailed in finally buying one and moving. We spent from mid-August until just recently unpacking, organizing, and assembling things. I assembled the dining room tables and chairs, 2 baker’s racks, 2 lamp stands, 5 lamps, a couch, 2 love seats and a matching cushy chair, a desk, and 6 70” bookshelves. Finally I have access to much of my library as well as my CDs. The basement studio will be a project for Spring. Right now I’m listening to Beethoven and reading Ariel & Chana Bloch’s translation of The Song of Songs.
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I’ve been focused on shorter works of literature… perhaps inspired in part by Edgar Allen Poe’s preference for works that could be finished in a single sitting… maintaining the mood. I finished The Song of Songs in a single sitting and have moved on to the short “Gothic” dark tales of Shirley Jackson.
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Congrats on the new home! Moving generally sucks, but it's so nice to finally settled in that you almost forget the pain.
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I'll have to and look for that! And check the date. I thought last year was pretty good
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The View from the Mirror by Ian Irvine is a four part fantasy series. Not my usual choice, not quite engaged yet. But it is intriguing, and complex. I'm combining reading and listening. The sketch, pencil, is my interpretation of what I heard last night.
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"The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth", by Zoe Schlanger
Trying to get back into reading. This one was a wishlist book and I lucked out in finding a copy at the library. Unfortunately I've been caught up in so much family drama for two weeks, I've had little time and I've read a single chapter so far, and it's due back in two weeks. So probably won't get to finish it. (I'm also a ridiculously slow reader anymore... partially due to neurodivergent problems...)
Trying to get back into reading. This one was a wishlist book and I lucked out in finding a copy at the library. Unfortunately I've been caught up in so much family drama for two weeks, I've had little time and I've read a single chapter so far, and it's due back in two weeks. So probably won't get to finish it. (I'm also a ridiculously slow reader anymore... partially due to neurodivergent problems...)
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This was a favorite back when I was in Art School… and I don’t think I’ve read it since then. So…
Ellen Easton
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Sounds like there are more of us who have resorted to reading to escape politics and I agree it's so good to get back to actual books.
I've been moving, too. It's been a real grind. I'm still in the same forest in the same RV park but this time I've bought a bigger place with money from the death of my first husband. I also bought all new flooring and my daughter installed it. We're still working on I the house as we move in. I haven't had a dishwasher for over 30 years so I bought one of those that we're going to be installing.
I can't believe it but I haven't bought any art supplies. LOL However, I did buy a new sewing machine and stocked up on fabric, patterns, and stuffing so I can make some toys for kids for Christmas. I have an art room here and that will be nice. At long last I'll be able to get back to my beadwork in there, too.bb
I've been moving, too. It's been a real grind. I'm still in the same forest in the same RV park but this time I've bought a bigger place with money from the death of my first husband. I also bought all new flooring and my daughter installed it. We're still working on I the house as we move in. I haven't had a dishwasher for over 30 years so I bought one of those that we're going to be installing.
I can't believe it but I haven't bought any art supplies. LOL However, I did buy a new sewing machine and stocked up on fabric, patterns, and stuffing so I can make some toys for kids for Christmas. I have an art room here and that will be nice. At long last I'll be able to get back to my beadwork in there, too.bb
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You've been busy! Congrats on the move to a larger place! I'm sure the art supplies will come in time.
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Ellen Easton
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I've got plenty of art supplies but it's going to be so nice to have a place for everything and a whole room devoted to it.You've been busy! Congrats on the move to a larger place! I'm sure the art supplies w
ill come in time.
Today I received a book I've looked forward. I'll squeeze i n as the very next on my list. I'll put the rest on hold while I read this one when I finish the one I'm halfway through.
Tomorrow another much-anticipated book is supposed to be here. It's called :.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A comprehensive guide to Hindu history and philosophy, its traditions and practices, rituals and beliefs
It sounds really interesting.
My Granny once told me that when I die, someone will have to remind me to lie down. LOL I'm always interested in and curious about so many things that I'm just always reading or making or painting something. My body is getting pretty shop-worn but my mind is still busy. I'll be 80 on the 26th but I really don't feel any different than when I was younger. Older and wiser but not worn out yet mentally by any means.