Tien'sPetLurg

The spice must flow. *wAvInG*

Hi! I'm curious as to your thoughts on Steelheart if you care to share. I enjoyed The Emperor's Soul. I didn't read A River Runs Through It but watched the film. The first time I was too young to get it. I was bored. A few years later I gave it another go and loved it. I imagine, as is usual, the book is even better. Welcome!

Tom Hiddleston reading poetry. Mmmm Loki reading the classics. Oh yeah!!!!

I wish we were an accurate sample size. I think, to be on this site, is already one way of filtering the sample. Ex: I have not ever been a fan of a living author, much less found an online community, joined, posted and selected which posts to respond to based on interest/personal relevance. Who knows? Perhaps all of the lurkers work at The Cheesecake Factory---the "Penny(s)" in our Big Bang Theory analogy. And now someone is thinking "But I wanted to be Penny." *Pats on the head* It's ok. You can be. (just don't make me Howard) I've read very little fantasy. I got into Wheel of Time because I gave up tv and still craved an escape from reality. (I was hoping for a book about time travel when I picked it up.) I read all sorts of things but I needed a new flavor of fiction. I appreciate BS' books because they read like various types of genres with a semi scientific basis as explanation for his magic systems. There's a lot of mystery going on in a Sanderson book in addition to action, adventure and romance. I don't know a lot of people who make the time to read anything other than web sites. I applaud those of you in college who are reading for fun. The last thing I wanted in those days was another book in my hand. I didn't want to read the ones that were required either. I just wanted the next party. Yes, I was somewhat of a Pod person then. There may be an unfair bias against fantasy. Many hear that word and think romance novel or add the word Science to it and picture some robot shouting "Danger, Will Robinson!" or giant creatures attacking a planet. Reading is more active than watching. Some of us like to think (perhaps too much!) and we look for others who want to throw ideas around. Some people like fantasy football. Basically, humans are weird. hahaha

Phew! I'm relieved. I was thinking you were in adult entertainment or working for some government. *shudder*

I saw this on FB. If you need a chuckle.

My husband enjoyed teaching but went into business for himself instead. Our business is kind of boring but it allows us to do things we are passionate about. Our nonprofit does nice things for families with special needs children. I have a blast making those folks happy. I sort of feel like Santa or Oprah for a few minutes then return to my average life.

There are 3 generations of chemical engineers in this family. The engineer DNA is strong.

Welcome! My favorite quote today is: “Elend: I kind of lost track of time… Breeze: For two hours? Elend: There were books involved.” ― Brandon Sanderson, The Well of Ascension

Hello! Glad you posted and have chosen to lurk no more. I'm curious as to how exactly ninjas hang out. This non-lurking program may be a bit counter intuitive to you. We are here for you in this time of struggle.

This has been tough. Depression is a brutal illness. It ravages people. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

This is stacked, laser-cut paper. Amazing http://twistedsifter.com/2014/08/stacked-laser-cut-paper-sculptures-by-eric-standley/

All I can contribute to this thread is this: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/dinosaur-valley/dino-tracks I have yet to visit this place, but it's on my list of Things To Do.

panda dog http://guardianlv.com/2014/05/panda-dog-is-the-newest-rage-in-china/

Punching green boxes for everyone! Hooray! Some of you are doing things that I just assumed happened by magic, ya know.

That's Excellent! We are sorting out how to pay someone next year to "home"school our son and travel all over with us. I think that's our game plan for 7th and 8th grade anyway. I have one year to figure it out. It can't be me. Unless there's a prescription strength Patience Pill that becomes available. :-)

What do you do for a living? Or for those of you in school, what do you study? A long time ago, I was an internet guru. FFWD 12 yrs. I run a nonprofit business.

It's not a bad day per se. I'm just really nervous. We have to go to someone's house for dinner. I don't know them well at all. My son doesn't get to go to people's homes so he isn't great about the social skills. On the one hand, it's a wonderful chance for him to learn, on the other, it's an ulcer for me. Such is life. Hopefully all will go well. Roll the autism dice.