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bookkaddict

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I have sometimes dreamt, at least, that when the Day of Judgement dawns and the great conquerors and lawyers and statesmen come to receive their rewards--their crowns, their laurels, their names carved indelibly upon imperishable marble--the Almighty will turn to Peter and will say, not without a certain envy when He sees us coming with our... more »
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  • WordsArtMusic

    WordsArtMusic says

    Thank you, Bookaddict, for the birthday wishes!

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BookBum

    BookBum says

    Please do, I'll Follow you too.

    Posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BookBum

    BookBum says

    Hello again!
    I think you are right about the island, in fact I think Pi said something to that effect. I also think now too that in Eastern thought one of the things people are cautioned against is attachment and there is the idea of Emptiness-that things are not usually what they appear to be. There was nothing negative about resting, eating, and drinking on the island, but the island turned out not be what Pi thought it was and had he become "attached" and stayed too long it would have consumed him.
    I did see Lincoln last Friday and enjoyed it very much, now I'm looking forward to Hyde Park on Hudson about FDR with Bill Murray, then The Hobbit. That will be it for me then. Like you I rarely see movies in theaters.

    I had 5 days off for Thanksgiving, Wed-Sun and it was much needed! I went back to work relaxed and ready to dive in.

    I have a busy week ahead which is not so awful right now because I have reader's block. I hate when that happens. I have started probably 5 books only to put them aside and pick up another!

    Nice chatting with you
    wendy

    Posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BookBum

    BookBum says

    Hi BA,
    What do you think the floating island was a metaphor for? I enjoyed tha book and film and while I like the Richard Parker story better it doesn't really matter. That was the point wasn't it? The way to God or Truth is the same, we just have to find the path that resonates with us. I posted to someone else that it's been an interesting week regarding absolutes: the dust-up with Bev about marriage equality ( she's coming back, she told me she had a busy week with her mother) where she declared she believed in absolutes, the film Lincoln where racial equality is debated, I learned that the number Pi is no longer considered correct or true, than this movie about the path to Truth. Makes one wonder are there any absolutes? I think I have to say no. I don't find that unmooring, but I know there are people who need absolutes.
    Happy Holidays!
    Wendy

    Posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cris

    cris says

    Thanks for the info on John Sayles. I have managed to get hold of Brother from Another Planet, but unable to get Men With Guns in Uk. Please feel free to let me know of any other Independent film makers I might like

    Posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Concierge

    Book Concierge says

    Hi, Bookaddict.
    Welcome to the Southern Literature group. We're a friendly bunch and just about to start our first group book discussion. NO pressure, but we'd love to have you join in on the discussion.

    Please feel free to introduce yourself to the group. We're happy to have you join us.

    Happy reading!
    Tessa (Book Concierge)

    Posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BooknBlues

    BooknBlues says

    We'll be looking forward to seeing you.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • BooknBlues

    BooknBlues says

    Bookaddict, I'd like to welcome you to Crossroads. Please feel free to jump in an introduce yourself and add to any discussion. Our Index comes in handy in finding discussions and topics of interest.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi! Just wanted to let you know I just sent you a private message.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Regina L

    Regina L says

    You can email me at regina77004@yahoo.com. Look forward to seeing it!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jerry M

    Jerry M says

    Well ok, I was worried about what I had said. Baseball brings out the jeering fan in me sometimes :)

    If you feel untowards about anything in the group you know you can talk to me or Halo about it. We may be able to remedy it, you never know.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jerry M

    Jerry M says

    You've deleted your posts in the baseball thread on The Fish. Everything ok? Hope I didn't come on a little too strong there.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    hehe! thanks so much!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Ok, I've sent a message to you via p.m. Just wanted to post here as a backup to be sure you've received it. Thanks!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi! I saw you signed up for Author Author. In case you come up as one of the people to choose an author, I contact people via private message. Would you mind following me, so I can do that, just in case you are chosen? (I had a little trouble last month because I couldn't get ahold of one of the people who was supposed to choose.) I decided from then on, I would contact anyone as soon as they sign up to see if they are willing to follow me, to make it easier to contact them. If you'd like, I won't be offended if you "unfollow" me after the authors are chosen. :-) This just makes things easier. Thanks!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • ilene t

    ilene t says

    hi bookkkaddict, do you mind if i follow you. we have a lot of books in common. i too am a joyce carol oates fan. isn't she great.
    got a new book coming out "mudwoman" can't wait. ilene t
    hooked of books

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • llevinso

    llevinso says

    Welcome to the “Who Doesn’t Love a Classic?” Group!

    We’re a very active group so I hope you enjoy it here. Feel free to take your time and browse around. We have group reads that take place every two months, a discussion thread where people post great reviews (post yours too!) and lots of other interesting conversations taking place all the time.

    …And don’t forget to introduce yourself in the Introductions thread!

    -Llevinso

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mark K

    Mark K says

    I received your nomination -- what an interesting choice! You can expect to see it on the ballot when I post it in a few days.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mark K

    Mark K says

    Nobody has nominated it yet; I will add it to the ballot. I'm also talking with DL about possibly broadening the chronological scope of the group so as to include books like Foner's Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men, which is certainly relevant; if we end up opening the discussion to the broader group I would certainly appreciate your input.

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mark K

    Mark K says

    Hi! I received your nomination, but unfortunately there's an issue with it. I like your selection (I even have a copy on my shelf waiting to be read) and it certainly fits the category as a socio-political read, but it's a problematic choice -- it's really more of a pre-Civil War book and, as outlined in our charter, the group's focus is on the war itself. I've already had to decline another nomination for a similar reason. Could you nominate a different book instead?

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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