Reading and Walking Update
March and thus far in April's reading:
Issues of Smithsonian : 1
Issues of Scientific American : 1
That issues of Scientific American, February 2011, has a great article on language and how it affects the way we think. "How Language Shapes Thought" on pages 62-65 is well worth reading for any author, but particularly those in the speculative fiction genres.
Another Book!
Side Jobs by Jim Butcher
A short story and novella collection.
I have read most of the stories in here, though not all of them. I was most interested in "Aftermath," of course. Particularly after reading the first chapter of Ghost Story. I'm rather concerned that Jim just finished writing Ghost Story only a couple of weeks ago. The publication date is in July, which means there is going to be no time for editing the book, as it need to get to the printer's pronto. I'm really not thrilled about buying an unedited book, especially after the two "what the heck, that contradicts the map and storyline" moments I had in First Lord's Fury.
January and February:
Issues of Smithsonian : 3 (I read all of this magazine, and love it - I am hoping to subscribe this year)
Issues of Scientific American : 4 (not cover to cover, I do skip some articles outside my areas of interest)
Issues of Mother Earth News : 1 (I read most of this one, though there are some articles or letters to the editor which are not of interest)
Books:
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Walking
Last time, I was at 62.4 miles to Rivendell.
Since then I walked 1 mile on April 2 (I had hoped that the 12 inches of snow would have been plowed, instead I trudged through 4 inches of very wet slush and was forced to turn back early when my boots began to get soaked through). Last weekend I walked 2.15 miles each on April 8, 9, and 10. Then yesterday I walked with my Mom into Hallowell and stopped at a local bakery for dessert. The bakery is on the far side of town, so that was about three miles round trip.
That is 10.45 more miles, for a new total of 72.85 miles! I am planning to add even more this weekend, but I wanted to add in my efforts thus far. So... I wonder what has happened? Did we make it to the Ferry?
When last we saw or brave adventurers, they were skirting Farmer Maggot's fields. After a turnip field we find a stout gate to a rutted lane, edged by hedges. This leads us to the farmer's house and buildings: brick with thatched roofs, surrounded by a high wall cut by a wooden gate from the lane. He is kind enough to give us food, and w leave at full dark. The farmer's lane meets the Causeway to Buckleberry Ferry, and we ride in a wagon. There is boggy land all around and it is foggy. Merry meets us at the Ferry landing.
DUDE, I made it to the Ferry!!!
As we reach the other side of the river, we can see a Black Rider on the west shore. Gosh darn it, they are everywhere. Taking the main road north from the Ferry, Buck Hill is on the left and Buckleberry on the right. We take a lane to the right, and climb up and down into the country.
Issues of Smithsonian : 1
Issues of Scientific American : 1
That issues of Scientific American, February 2011, has a great article on language and how it affects the way we think. "How Language Shapes Thought" on pages 62-65 is well worth reading for any author, but particularly those in the speculative fiction genres.
Another Book!
Side Jobs by Jim Butcher
A short story and novella collection.
I have read most of the stories in here, though not all of them. I was most interested in "Aftermath," of course. Particularly after reading the first chapter of Ghost Story. I'm rather concerned that Jim just finished writing Ghost Story only a couple of weeks ago. The publication date is in July, which means there is going to be no time for editing the book, as it need to get to the printer's pronto. I'm really not thrilled about buying an unedited book, especially after the two "what the heck, that contradicts the map and storyline" moments I had in First Lord's Fury.
January and February:
Issues of Smithsonian : 3 (I read all of this magazine, and love it - I am hoping to subscribe this year)
Issues of Scientific American : 4 (not cover to cover, I do skip some articles outside my areas of interest)
Issues of Mother Earth News : 1 (I read most of this one, though there are some articles or letters to the editor which are not of interest)
Books:
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Walking
Last time, I was at 62.4 miles to Rivendell.
Since then I walked 1 mile on April 2 (I had hoped that the 12 inches of snow would have been plowed, instead I trudged through 4 inches of very wet slush and was forced to turn back early when my boots began to get soaked through). Last weekend I walked 2.15 miles each on April 8, 9, and 10. Then yesterday I walked with my Mom into Hallowell and stopped at a local bakery for dessert. The bakery is on the far side of town, so that was about three miles round trip.
That is 10.45 more miles, for a new total of 72.85 miles! I am planning to add even more this weekend, but I wanted to add in my efforts thus far. So... I wonder what has happened? Did we make it to the Ferry?
When last we saw or brave adventurers, they were skirting Farmer Maggot's fields. After a turnip field we find a stout gate to a rutted lane, edged by hedges. This leads us to the farmer's house and buildings: brick with thatched roofs, surrounded by a high wall cut by a wooden gate from the lane. He is kind enough to give us food, and w leave at full dark. The farmer's lane meets the Causeway to Buckleberry Ferry, and we ride in a wagon. There is boggy land all around and it is foggy. Merry meets us at the Ferry landing.
DUDE, I made it to the Ferry!!!
As we reach the other side of the river, we can see a Black Rider on the west shore. Gosh darn it, they are everywhere. Taking the main road north from the Ferry, Buck Hill is on the left and Buckleberry on the right. We take a lane to the right, and climb up and down into the country.