What is in your cup?

[kindlekitten]

couvorisier

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by VydorScope

Just watched Hunger Games, reminds me of a story a I was forced to read back in school called "The Lottery"

I wish I could believe something like that would not really happen.

Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" was a fantastic short story. If you didn't like it in high school PLEASE... read it again now. The realism of the small rural community is incredible. I gave it as an assignment to a Japanese 4th year university English Lit class. Then sat there watching their jaws drop... stunned... then asking their classmate if they actually understood the English correctly...

In fact, I think I'm going to put down my novel, grab a cup of Assam tea, and re-read 'The Lottery.' Brilliant work. Frightening... but brilliant!


Stitchawl

[amward]

Originally Posted by VydorScope

I'll translate for you... Stitchawl spent some money for 2 things, a better gizmo to film video with (you know , like TV, but stuff you do yourself) and a second better gizmo so that he could see better pictures.

Orlok then got a little jealous, so he is looking for some better gizmos to do the same.

Right, that clears it up.

Peppermint tea in my cup.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

couvorisier

Must have been a big closing!

Club soda with a twist for me.


Stitchawl

[Quake1028]

No, the water doesn't help, and no, nothing to celebrate, just fat .

Right now a venti nonfat iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks. $5 but delicious.

[VydorScope]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" was a fantastic short story. If you didn't like it in high school PLEASE... read it again now. The realism of the small rural community is incredible. I gave it as an assignment to a Japanese 4th year university English Lit class. Then sat there watching their jaws drop... stunned... then asking their classmate if they actually understood the English correctly...

In fact, I think I'm going to put down my novel, grab a cup of Assam tea, and re-read 'The Lottery.' Brilliant work. Frightening... but brilliant!


Stitchawl

High School? Was at most junior high... only the vaguest memory of it. At the time I was young enough to think that could not ever happen in real life.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

couvorisier

Ah, either a good evening, or a bad day. In either case, good to see you again.

Good morning, everyone. I'm off to do my morning swim while I listen to Crystal Dragon by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (Read by Kevin Collins). The best part about having a great book to listen to is that it encourages me to get out of bed and do my swim, even on those mornings when I'd really rather sleep in. I'm determined to get down to 200 Lbs by the time of my next birthday, and regular swims and/or bike rides are essential for that. (Bike is all stationary, sadly. Just not safe to ride on the streets here, with no shoulder at all in places. Plus, I live at the top of a 12% grade.)

For tea this morning? Peet's Anniversary Breakfast Blend.

[ProfCrash]

The ride down would be fun. I am taking advantage of day care to get my utt to the gym at least five times the next few weeks. I want to reduce the baby pouch, 10 pounds and 22 inches leads to very stretched belly, and kick start some weight loss. I would like to drop 10 pounds but have found it hard to get below 170. I am hoping the breast feeding helps.

Right now I am enjoying a sleeping Lucas on my chest. The day care is impressed by how well he holds his head up and moves it. He already does a mean cobra pose.

[CRussel]

Yeah, the ride down would be fun. In fact, the local youth use our block as one of their main longboard venues. Almost no traffic, and just enough curve to be interesting. Since we paved our drive, it's become a turnout when they need one. All summer long there are 3 or 4 of them just about every day. But oh, imagine that ride home when you're already tired and sore from a good ride. And walking back up with cleats on is not my idea of fun either.

Peet's Anniversary Breakfast Blend #2

[dreams]

Good Day everyone.

Coffee in my cup.

[Quake1028]

Hiya dreams.

Coke Zero, but empty almost. Time for more water.

[dreams]

Hi to you. I hope you are having a great day.

Coffee finished and trying to decide if I want more coffee or a bottled water.

[dreams]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" was a fantastic short story. If you didn't like it in high school PLEASE... read it again now. The realism of the small rural community is incredible. I gave it as an assignment to a Japanese 4th year university English Lit class. Then sat there watching their jaws drop... stunned... then asking their classmate if they actually understood the English correctly...

In fact, I think I'm going to put down my novel, grab a cup of Assam tea, and re-read 'The Lottery.' Brilliant work. Frightening... but brilliant!


Stitchawl

I have never read this and went exploring. I found this New Yorker podcast that I could download. "A. M. Homes reads Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery,” and discusses it with The New Yorker’s fiction editor, Deborah Treisman."

The story begins at 3:00.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008...on_audio_homes

[Stitchawl]

They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain
If you're looking for a wife
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife

Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there
The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers
If a stranger should enter there

All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain
I want his daughter for my wife
I'll take my chances and climb that mountain
Though Clifton Clowers, he might take my life

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLoQS0GnhWk )


Good morning, all! 12th of September, and I have 35 more days before we head off for the paragliding school. To that end I have a mug of Twining's "Prince of Wales" tea in my cup and small bowl of rice with 4 Kalamata olives for breakfast.

Originally Posted by CRussel

I'm determined to get down to 200 Lbs by the time of my next birthday,

I set a goal for myself to drop 10 kilos before our next paragliding session. I was 103K in the middle of August. This morning I weighed in at 93.7 kilo. I have another 35 days to lose that 0.7 kilo. I'm gonna make it. In fact, I just set a new goal for myself to reach 85 kilo before we go! It's amazing what a difference can be had by eating 200-300 calorie meals instead of 2000 calorie meals, and not eating at all between meals. On the weekends I treat myself to one 'fat' dinner, and have a big bowl of popcorn while watching TV Saturday and Sunday night. I'm not real strong on self-denial, but I do have a strong desire to reach any goals that I set for myself.

I'm walking at least 5 kilometers a day carrying heavy camera gear too, but I'm walking slow. I've discovered that if I walk fast my knees won't last 200 meters, but if I just 'stroll along' slowly I can keep on truckin'!

There is a 'downside' to this though. I'm going to have to buy a new wet suit and BCD....

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I would like to drop 10 pounds but have found it hard to get below 170. I am hoping the breast feeding helps.

I am not going to say a word.

Originally Posted by dreams

I have never read this and went exploring. I found this New Yorker podcast that I could download. "A. M. Homes reads Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery,” and discusses it with The New Yorker’s fiction editor, Deborah Treisman."

I envy you to be able to read it for 'the first time.' I hope you find it as amazing and a fantastic story as I do. (Note my wording here... I didn't say 'I hope you enjoy it.') Close your eyes and visualize the little rural farming community as you listen. To me, it could have been somewhere in Vermont or Pennsylvania, Ohio.... A pretty little village...

A little more tea then I'm off with my camera back to the hillside east of Kyoto for more walking!


Stitchawl

[CRussel]

There is a 'downside' to this though. I'm going to have to buy a new wet suit and BCD....

It's those small downsides that make one's day. Think how much better that wet suit will look on you too.

Enough. It's been a day.

Ardbeg 10yr. I've earned it.