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Will B

Mid 20th century working class American by birth. I’m a father and a grandfather. I've never known what it's like not to be able to draw. Prefer an uncomplicated life. Vocation # 1: Human Rights Officer at a psychiatric facility. Vocation # 2: Graphic Arts / Illustration / Design / Calligrapher / Essayist. Other Interests: Historic...more »
  • Moodus, CT, North America
  • member since Tuesday, November 20 2007

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  • Carl N

    carl n says

    I'm going to try to get a copy. I just read The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind By Julian Jaynes which I heard about thru Shelfari. Definitley seems like there's a pertinent connection.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Carl N

    carl n says

    You've got some really intriguing titles on your shelf too. I'm particularly taken with OPERATORS AND THINGS, Revelations of a Schizophrenic which I'd love to read if I can find a copy & Voyaging: Southward from the Strait of Magellan By Rockwell Kent which I just put a hold on from my library. Regarding Voyaging, have you read Rounding the Horn: Being the Story of Williwaws and Windjammers, Drake, Darwin, Murdered Missionaries and Naked Natives, a Deck's Eye View of Cape Horn by Dallas Murphy? I read it very recently & loved it! I've sort of been considering an adventure to that part of the world but am becoming inclined to think that it might well be too much of an adventure.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Carl N

    carl n says

    Seven Years in Tibet was the book upon which the movie about the westerner in Tibet & the Dalai Lama was based. It's the true story of the German, Heinrich Harrer (if my memory is working) & a very good read. Builders of the Dawn was a great favorite for a long time. I actually visited an intentional community - Alpha Farm in Deadwood, Oregon - that I learned about from the book. Those others are just picture books as you said.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Carl N

    carl n says

    Hi Will,
    Any titles in particular draw your interest?
    Carl

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • golovin_benny

    golovin_benny says

    Hi Will~

    I'm interested in _The Message of the Crystal Skull_ 1) because it sounds cool & 2) because the new Indiana Jones talks of a crystal skull in it's title. What can you tell me? if anything, I am interested, Indiana Jones aside.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • tmmercury

    tmmercury says

    Why thank you! We certainly have some interesting books in common. You said your son likes anime, but what about you? I gladly accept your friendship.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • sharifullah A

    sharifullah a says

    Hi it is pleasure for me to be friend
    and thanks for acceptance
    Nice to meet u

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ma Titwonky

    ma titwonky says

    Hi Will! Thanks for the friend invitation. I see you have The Peter Principle on your shelf. That's one of my favorite books, and it certainly has remained relevant over the time since it was published.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gashlycrumb

    gashlycrumb says

    Hi Will,
    Thanks for adding me as a friend! I enjoyed your review on Wally Lamb's I Know This Much is True. I normally stay away from Oprah's books, but picked it up anyway because of my interest in mental health issues. It was a captivating and very moving story. The book is huge, yet it seemed to end too quickly. Right now I'm reading a light, fun werewolf story. Then it's either The Other Boleyn Girl or Blindness by Jose Saramago. You've got some fascinating books on your shelf and such a wide variety of interests!
    Talk to you soon!
    -Nancy

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cosmicdave

    cosmicdave says

    Hi, Will. Thanks for the friend ad. I'm not on as often as I like, but I do read....a lot! We share a lot of favorite books. Would love to chat sometime. I usually have several books going at once. Currerntly I'm reading "Pillars of the Earth", "The Other Boleyn Girl", "Still Life With Crows" by Preston/Child, and "Callahan's Key" by Spider Robinson. So far, probably my favorite book this year so far, has been "Hero" by Perry Moore. Have you read this one yet? Have a great day, Will. And thanks again for the ad. Hope to talk to you soon.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • EDGE73

    edge73 says

    hello Will, great to have u in this group. well, hope u will share your experiences as a humna rights officer.....

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • golovin_benny

    golovin_benny says

    Hi Will~

    Just wondering what you're up to these days.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Five Senses

    five senses says

    Welcome to the Five Senses Eco group - make yourself at home and speak your mind - I look forward to reading what you have to say. Best wishes - M

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • golovin_benny

    golovin_benny says

    Hi Will~

    Thanks for the invite. You bet I'll be your friend. What are you reading now? I am reading the new biography of Daniel Boone; I'm about halfway done and so far it's pretty groovy.

    Oh, and Happy New Year.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    thanks for the invite

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • SimonaP

    simonap says

    Hey, Will, Warmly welcome in the Buddhism group :)
    all the best, simona

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )


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