![]() In so doing, we deny them the tools for growth and for healing. Our society has simultaneously deprived children of basic frames of reference that once made secure exploration of life’s gifts possible, and thrust upon them a cacophonous array of electronic and other distractions that cripple their ability to see, let alone understand, the world around them. Nowhere is this inability to embrace life’s basic vitality more tragic than when it infects the young. The ability to exist in the present, to observe and rejoice in one’s surroundings-as the saying goes, to live simply and to simply live-is lacking in most of us. ![]() ![]() Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia SorensenĪ measure of the brokenness of modern society is the totality with which we have forgotten the simplest and most vital of things. ![]()
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5/30/2023 0 Comments Sinners of saint vicious![]() And the portrait is not even in our bedroom.” also had a question from “a friend”? Did you ever fuck Emilia whilst looking at the portrait of yourself? It wasn’t a beautiful journey, but it was ours, and I wouldn’t change it. Pretty sure we needed those years between us to dilute all the shit that went down when we lived next to each other. She was mine from the moment she was born and will stay mine until the very fucking end. When you sent Emilia away did you plan on getting her back? Was giving up ever an option? has quite a few questions for you but I’ll try to condense them a wee bit. And no, she’s never painted that portrait of herself. She owns a gallery in Los Feliz, but does most of her work at home. It’s in her fucking blood, I don’t think anything or anyone can stop her. wants to know if Emilia still paints and if she ever painted her own portrait to match yours? Vicious: “I’m thinking my wife is hot as shit and she is sitting right across from me while I’m answering an email instead of fucking her.” ![]() ![]() I have a few friends who wanted to ask you a few questions. JK! You can be as much of an asshole as you’d like, it will most likely turn me on! It’s time to interview Baron Spencer aka Vicious from Sinners of Saints. ![]() Now, I can be an asshole too and can give as good as I get, so don’t get to asshole-like with me. Hello there, Vicious! I want you know that you are my favorite asshole and there are many who think the same as me. ![]() ![]() ![]() Though she’s responsible for solving it, she’s not the main character. But only by minutes… and you’ll never guess how important it was!įor many, this will be too on-the-nose or over-simplified when it comes to the layout at approach of Miss Marple’s investigation. ![]() I also knew there was way too much reference to ‘time on clocks’ for it not to be important someone messed with the spinning needles to change the appearance of when the murder happened. I can happily say that I had 2 potential guesses as the culprit(s), and I was correct (which doesn’t always happen). It started out a bit slow for me as the scene was being set, but once the murder happened, it took off in quick force. ![]() ![]() From the characters to the setting and the plot to the tone, it’s an intriguing and immersive read. I’ve read ~ten novels by Christie and this one is near the top of the list for me. This was selected as my book to re-read as part of this challenge.Ī solid 4.5 stars for Murder at the Vicarage, the first novel in the Miss Marple cozy mystery series, written by Agatha Christie in 1930. It’s more about books using the same characters but not really connected other than a few fun memories and mentions. I’ve read many in this series, but you can read them out of order. The fourth book up, Murder at the Vicarage, is the first book in the Miss Marple cozy mystery series she’s written. I am hosting an Agatha Christie Readathon on my blog in April 2018 where we are reading one of her books each week. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Story of your life ted chiang![]() ![]() ![]() With sharp intelligence and humor, Chiang examines what it means to be alive in a world marked by uncertainty, but also by beauty and wonder. In 1989 he attended the Clarion Science Fiction and. raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be human (ĭelivers dual delights of the very, very strange and the heartbreakingly familiar, often presenting characters who must confront sudden change-the inevitable rise of automatons or the appearance of aliens-with some sense of normalcy. Ted Chiang was born in Port Jefferson, New York, and holds a degree in computer science. , an award-winning short story collection that blends absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I say that because it is different yet so enthralling I couldn’t put it down. How can I even talk about this book it is just so amazing. So, why go any further with the review? It's by far and away a lovely opportunity to visit this book for the first time or to connect at the different and deeper levels after reading it. I heard things I did not read or see I felt things on a much more primal level and the connection to both Moses and Georgia (and always Eli) was one forged on an emotional anvil. I love to listen to a book I've read and this one has got to be among my all time favorites. The two narrators (JD Jackson/Moses and Tavia Gilbert/Geoergia) were excellent in their interpretation of the writing adding further to the veracity of the story. That being said, it just HAD to be heard as well. The depth and substance of the characters, the creative and superb storyline, and the powerful way that Ms Harmon has of weaving love, tragedy, humor, broken-ness and redemption throughout. I had read it when it first came out and thought it to be such brilliant writing. ![]() You know, I was so excited to find this was being released in audio form. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments An Army of Quartz by Jamie Verzaro![]() ![]() There is a chance that the phone number (203) 467-3898 is shared by J Sleight, Richard Weeden. Public records show that the phone number (574) 936-2282 is linked to David W Rich, Vicky S Rich, Rachel M Rich. The phone number (203) 457-9703 is also used by Christine Teodosio, Robert D Teodosio. Three persons, including Debra Ann Bishop, David Bishop, Tanya Ann Santamaria, listed the phone number (203) 457-9157 as their own, various documents indicated. Arlene Messenger, Linda Gail Gregory were identified as possible owners of the phone number (203) 623-1557. The telephone numbers for Danelle are (203) 623-1557 (Cellco Partnership), (203) 457-9157 (Southern New England Tel. By looking at Danelle’s previous addresses, it can be concluded that nearly twelve people know him, including Carole J Kuehl, Patrick Mannetho, Jeffrey D Potvin. The previous five cities where Danelle has lived include Northford, CT and Killingworth, CT. 1355 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472 is Danelle's old address. We know that Gayle M Capazello, Daniel S Capozzalo, and four other persons also lived at this address, perhaps within a different time frame. Danelle lives at 110 Lower Rd, Guilford, CT at present. ![]() Danelle L Verzaro, Danelle Verzaro, Danelle Rich, D Verzaro, Rich L Danelle, Danelle L Rich are substitutes that Danelle can choose to use. Danelle will celebrate 48th birthday on December 5. The occupation currently listed is Pharmacist/Pharmacy. ![]() ![]() ![]() The great traditional buildings of the past, the villages and tents and temples in which man feels at home, have always been made by people who were very close to the center of this way. It is a thousand years old, and the same today as it has ever been. Wikipedia quotes this seminal passage from The Timeless Way of Building: He felt that systems that do a better job replicating those of nature work best and could most easily be made both useful and beautiful in architecture and urbanism. His books, primarily Notes on the Synthesis of Form (1964), A Pattern Language 1977), The Timeless Way of Building (1979), A New Theory of Urban Design (1987), and his four-volume The Nature of Order (2002-04), to name a few, show his interest in systems, natural and manmade. ![]() His more than 200 works of architecture were deeply natural, springing from the order and processes of nature that were the study of his lifetime. The great architectural and computer design theorist Christopher Alexander, born in Vienna and of British and American citizenship, died at his home in Binsted, Sussex, U.K. ![]() ![]() The moment of the climax is described in vivid detail, with the author’s use of imagery and sensory details immersing the reader in the scene. The author builds up the tension throughout the story, creating an atmosphere of fear and danger, as Rainsford navigates the jungle, hearing the sound of Zaroff’s hounds getting closer and closer. However, when he is finally cornered on the edge of a cliff, Rainsford makes a daring decision to jump off into the ocean below, rather than be killed by Zaroff or his dogs. Rainsford spends days running through the jungle, trying to evade Zaroff and his skilled hunting dogs. After being outwitted by Rainsford at the beginning of the story, Zaroff sets out to hunt him down like an animal. ![]() In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the climax is the intense moment when Rainsford is being hunted by Zaroff. ![]() ![]() The plot takes a melodramatic turn when Sophie is suddenly shunned by her old and new friends after she dances with a star football player on whom Kylie has long had a crush and whom the head cheerleader dated the previous year ("for three weeks"). Attending practices without Kylie, Sophie initially feels like an outsider amidst the confident, popular and mostly petty other cheerleaders, but gradually gets sucked into their superficial social sphere. ![]() Rather predictably, gymnast Sophie makes the squad, but klutzy (if gutsy) Kylie is instead offered the position of team mascot-a costumed mule. ![]() Sophie reluctantly agrees to be Kylie's partner at tryouts for their middle school cheerleading team. ![]() The debut novel in the Candy Apple series introduces two very different 12-year-old best friends: introverted, quick-to-blush Sophie and outgoing, impulsive Kylie. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Peach pear plum![]() This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor looney_tunes before going online.Īny errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system. Mother Hubbard is just coming into view with a big pile of plates for everyone's pie. Tom Thumb is sitting on the cloth behind the cream jug. Bo-Peep, now accompanied by her sheep, is walking over a distant hill. The Wicked Witch can be seen behind the pear tree, flying in on her broomstick. The Three Bears, still carrying Baby Bunting are just visible behind two plum trees. Jack is in the branches of a peach tree Robin Hood is riding his horse up behind that tree. ![]() The Three Bears carry Baby Bunting towards Mother Hubbard's cottage, where we can see a large pie on a blue checked cloth in the orchard outside.Ĭinderella is in a pear tree dusting the top of Jill who is standing behind its trunk. ![]() "Baby Bunting safe and dry / I spy Plum Pie" Juice drink from concentrate with other natural flavors. Blended with only the most flavorful juices available, fresh taste, guaranteed Available in: 16 oz glass bottles. ![]() They put the guns down safely out of harm's way, and Daddy Bear uses a hooked stick to pull the crib to safety, watched by an interested pair of ducks. The mouth-watering tastes of peach, plum and ripe juicy pears with only the finest quality ingredients. The Three Bears are crossing an arched stone bridge over the river when they spot Baby Bunting, now awake in his crib, wedged in some bullrushes next to the bridge. "Three Bears still hunting / THEY spy Baby Bunting" ![]() |