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Ah,... the whole family sleeping in one room. It's not surprising that this seems so weird to American culture, given the virtue we place on independence. I spent 15 years abroad, around the world seven times, living mostly among third world peoples. The level of family connection I saw during those years became my model for how to approach family life when the time came. In fact, throughout human history families have slept together, as do other primate families. Being together as a tribe, whether sleeping or awake, imparts a level of emotional security and stability that has become rare in a modern wealthy cultures such as ours.
Note: The kids are not forced to sleep in the bed room, nor have they ever been forced to do anything. This is part of the magic of living a tribal way. Mutual respect and cooperation come naturally and thus discipline is never needed. The kids can do anything they want including move to another room, house, or country if and when they wish. So far, they appear to derive the utmost pleasure from pitching in and 'sharing the load of life' as a family. How quaint, old-fashioned and weird, eh?
Note: The kids are not forced to sleep in the bed room, nor have they ever been forced to do anything. This is part of the magic of living a tribal way. Mutual respect and cooperation come naturally and thus discipline is never needed. The kids can do anything they want including move to another room, house, or country if and when they wish. So far, they appear to derive the utmost pleasure from pitching in and 'sharing the load of life' as a family. How quaint, old-fashioned and weird, eh?
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As with music, I have widely varying tastes in books and authors. I always have several dozen by my bedside, some for years at a time before I get to them. I'm at the library almost everyday. I'm addicted.
My kid and I read nightly, and I've read all the Harry Potter books out loud to him at bedtime last few months (I do a great 'Hagrid'). We're almost done with #5, then we'll probably try 'Peter Pan'. I dont believe theres a difference between kid & adult lit-a good book is a good book.
I like Biographys (just read Robert Caro's 'Robert Moses'-best political book i've ever read). Andrew Birkin's 'JM Barrie & the Lost Boys' (speaking of Peter Pan), Tim McLaurin's 'Keeper of the Moon', Kathleen Finneran's 'the tender land' (heartbreaking)- David Sedaris and Bill Bryson are the 2 funniest writers working today, and Mark Twains the best all time.
Some fiction: Tim Mclaurin, John Mortimer's Rumpole books, Alexander McCall Smith's #1 ladies detective agency books are brilliant. Dennis Cooper (creepy)-I cant stand Stephen King.
Currently reading Christopher Moore, a twisted humorist. Short stories are my favorite all time: Flannery O'Conner, Raymond Carver, JD Salinger. Poetry-John Berryman's Dreamsongs (read them out loud for the best effect) Allen Ginsberg (love all the beats-Jack Keroauc!), Rilke, Auden...
Whew! I promise I won't make a list of my favorite foods. Now, whats on your nightstand?
Myself, my weekly Science News sits by my bed... and I barely get through that; time just seems to tick away so much faster now.
I always read 'Midwifery Today' Magazine, and different things from the LLL.
I'm also reading Charlotts Web to my kids.
Some fiction: Tim Mclaurin, John Mortimer's Rumpole books, Alexander McCall Smith's #1 ladies detective agency books are brilliant. Dennis Cooper (creepy)-I cant stand Stephen King.
Currently reading Christopher Moore, a twisted humorist.
Buddy you have made a list that is nearly identical to mine in some ways.
Love Christopher Moore - but have almost read myself right out of what is available. Have only The Stupidest Angel left. If you enjoy his books you might try Carl Hiaassen. Found an interesting book the other day called Mr. Timothy - about a grown up and struggling Tiny Tim.
I recently blazed through the Jasper Fforde books - ( The Eyre Affair) and they are just wonderful. Funny and bizarre.
And a book I found that I can't tell you the author of because it gets loaned out every time it comes in - Vamped. Loved it.
Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath)
Chrysalis
Narnia series
Discover Magazine
Scientific American Mag
National Geographic Mag
Canadian Geographic Mag
Mother Earth Mag
Nature books, esp books on sea life
Textbooks on chemistry, biology, anthro, and art history
All things relating to Mathematics and its history and psychology and choas
Post Apocolyptic Literature
Survival Handbooks
Science fiction/Fantasy
That's right, folks, the excitement never stops at buddy's house!
Seriously, though, it looked like an easy read on a subject about whom I knew nothing, and it's turned out to be pretty interesting.
Finding out about political appointments, Garfield's assassination (Odie was a suspect for a while), and other lost episodes of American history.
I recommend everyone should just go to the library, grab a book at random and whatever it may be, read it from cover to cover.
You're sure to learn something...
A stranger in a strange place
Homer (not simpson haha)
The Greek myths
Shakespeaare
Mark Twain
Edgr Allan Poe
Charles Dickens
Turns out he really didnt work out that much, not some outrageous amount as you might suspect-did like I do:a wide range of exercises focusing on different parts of the body-not overdoing anything-short reps, small weights...theres hope for me yet.
This is part of a 12 volume set of writings based on his life and work-and he was only 33 when he died! I'm 5 years older, and I doubt they could get a decent size article from my life...
Usul is Paul's secret seitch name, Maud Dib is his public name. also there were several things out of time line.
The biggest problem I had with the mini series was the actor that played Paul ... he was way to old. Paul was 15, this guy was late twenty's and looked it. I know it is just a movie, but still.....
I am into 3D graphics (Rhino, Cinema4D) and really liked the special effects of the mini series. Despite all my bitching about the series, I did get them on DVD, it is Dune after all.
peace out,
bob
They shoulda gotten what's-his-name. uhh, who is he? Al decaprio? The guy who was in the Aviator and Titanic. I heard he just turned sixteen.
I have them on VHS but rather than pay 40 bucks for both, I'll make a DVD out of them. I got a book that was about the Making (or Behind the Scenes) of the miniseries and it came with a DVD of special features so I'll put those on.
Havent seen 'the Aviator' yet... basically since getting the kid, if it's not a cartoon, i dont get to see it...
-but I loved Titanic-one of my favorite subjects overall anyway-but if you think i'm freezing my taonuts off in the north atlantic whuile you float on a nice big piece of wood, you dont know me vewy well...
anyhoo, I like to read books and magazines about 3D as I am into 3D graphics. I use Cinema4D and Rhino. It is really cool to think of somehting, design it and create it in 3D. I guess you could say I am into escapeism.
oh, did you catch the Star Wars episode III trailer Thursday night ? it was AWESOME !! this isn't the one that has been floating around the net. It has Obi-won screaming to Anakin during their fight "YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ONE". Also, George Lucas will be on 60 minutes tonight (13th)
peace out,
bob
The Tao of health, sex and longevity - Daniel Reid
The art of war - Sun Tzu (Thomas Cleary)
Healing mantras - Thomas Ashley-Farrand
Animal speak - Ted Andrews
The dreamthief's daughter - Michael Moorcock
Green magic - Ann Moura
The way of the wizard - Deepak Chopra
Bluefeather's herbal - Randall White
The portrait of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
The Gift - Alison Croggon
Anam cara - John O'Donohue
Divine beauty - John O'Donohue
and a lot of books by C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and many more that i'm sure i've forgotten!
We saw that a few days ago (we record it and watch it later) That was an interesting article in a video form. bigger than I thought. That thing about using a complete CGI (I think) sequence in one scene (about 3 seconds long) was pretty neat (you don't hear that word much anymore I notice).
I semi-recently read Splinter Cell and The Sword and the Mind. Sword/Mind was an interesting book. The only good part (that I could "relate" to) was in the middle where he (the author) talks about the technique. The rest is about psycological stuff. Almost like the Tao Te Qing for somebody who has never Taoed before. Stuff like the sword of no-sword and controlling the opponent's spirit. My eyes kinda glazed over that part.
Splinter Cell wasn't a bad book. I rather enjoyed it. I'm not sure I'm gonna read it again (probably am) but at a price of 11 bucks, I thought it was worthy of my time. the odd thing about that book is that the cover says "Tom Clancy Splinter Cell" but below it says "written by David Michaels" and I found that odd. I mean if it says Tom Clancy, I would think that's the author but no! The words were sure colorfull but that was the same in the Shogun book.
The ducks are callin'.
they're making a movie of Hiasson's 'Hoot'-wonder if they'll leave the boy barefoot, or sign an endorsement deal with nike for product placement...
Also reading a bio of Hetty Green-famous miser, and Bukowski's last diaries.
If your ment to read it, it will find you?
I was very diasappointed with the movie. The cable version was much better but still did not capture the grandeur and majesty of the book. Neither Pauls seemed to fit. Shadout Mapes (if I remember the name correctly) was well cast in the cable version. The "hunter-seeker" scene was well done too.
Great book.
This one book greatly influenced my world view.
deng ming dao
and i like a little clive cussler now and again.
However, to make up for that, I've read the Dune series 10 times and watched the miniseries over a baker's-dozen times. ;-)