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jackofallgeeks) wrote2004-07-16 08:01 am
jackofallgeeks) wrote2004-07-16 08:01 am
A Jar of Happy on the Shelf
So, last night Anastasiya called me up and, at one point, gave me a hard time because I'd "had it bad for Suzannah" before I'd met her (Anastasiya). I knew this, but apparently she hadn't.
It never occurred to me that Anastasiya might have thought that I'd broken up with her because I met Suzannah and thought she was 'Better.' I thought of quite a number of things that she might think (for a while, Anastasiya had a bit of venom for me), but that never occurred to me because I'd known that situation from the beginning. I think maybe she's got a little more closure on that, now.
Anyways... I'm reading The Giver and I really like it. I read about 130 pages yesterday, and I'll most definitely finish it sometime today. It's given me a little bit more of a starting-off point for that story I keep saying I want to write. After The Giver, I plan on reading this book of short stories by H.P. Lovecraft, then Salem's Lot, then The Divine Comedy (which I'll need to get a copy of). Then I'll tag on more books to the list as I go.
I'm liking this. I've always wanted to read more, but this is probably the first time I've actively worked toward said goal. It's great because, at my uncle's, there's really nothing else to do *but* read. I just need to keep myself a little more disciplined with video games and the internet, and take more time to read. I think I'd be happier for it.
Similarly, I think I should take pains to get back to running regularly (*rimshot*). I think that would make me happier, too, and exercise is good.
And to come full-circle, I might as well finish with Suzannah. I think about her a lot. I hope her arm heals alright.
It never occurred to me that Anastasiya might have thought that I'd broken up with her because I met Suzannah and thought she was 'Better.' I thought of quite a number of things that she might think (for a while, Anastasiya had a bit of venom for me), but that never occurred to me because I'd known that situation from the beginning. I think maybe she's got a little more closure on that, now.
Anyways... I'm reading The Giver and I really like it. I read about 130 pages yesterday, and I'll most definitely finish it sometime today. It's given me a little bit more of a starting-off point for that story I keep saying I want to write. After The Giver, I plan on reading this book of short stories by H.P. Lovecraft, then Salem's Lot, then The Divine Comedy (which I'll need to get a copy of). Then I'll tag on more books to the list as I go.
I'm liking this. I've always wanted to read more, but this is probably the first time I've actively worked toward said goal. It's great because, at my uncle's, there's really nothing else to do *but* read. I just need to keep myself a little more disciplined with video games and the internet, and take more time to read. I think I'd be happier for it.
Similarly, I think I should take pains to get back to running regularly (*rimshot*). I think that would make me happier, too, and exercise is good.
And to come full-circle, I might as well finish with Suzannah. I think about her a lot. I hope her arm heals alright.
Re: literature
As to contemporaries that write well...I think Lawerence Durrell (sp?) is one of the finer writers of the last century...he may be still living. My favorite of his is the Alexandria Quartett. They did a movie of one of the books in it...Justine I think. Also try Tunc by L. D...it is a kind of sci-fi, interesting. He wrote many other things, all of them superb. He is one of the best at the craft.
Dont forget Saul Ballow, Samuel Coleridge....., Oh, man my mind boggles with them all. I will send you what I think are some of the best after we get back from the beach. I am just to rushed to think right now.
\:) J.
Re: literature
Re: literature
However, for how one word followed another, there still is no comparison to King. King just has no craft....Dumas, perhaps was a bit lazy, but he had the craft. :) J.