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[jae_w]

It's been kind of a quiet, peaceful weekend, which I've needed very much. Did some hanging out, saw two movies -- Inside Man, which was fantastic, and MI:3, which was entertaining, did some reading and some writing. I got up at 8(!) this morning, even though I have the day off, because my friend called needing help on a grant proposal and didn't

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[smartlikejustin]

Have you read Mind Wide Open? It's also by Steven Johnson and I LOVED it. It's a really interesting look at the way brain chemistry works in a sort of simplified way that makes sense. The subject is fascinating, but again, it was his style that kept me completely engaged-- I read it in one sitting which is something I rarely allow myself the time to do anymore. He really is an excellent writer.

[jae_w]

I haven't read anything else by Johnson yet, but I am putting Mind Wide Open on my to-check-out list. Thanks!

[remainthesame]

I'e been wanting to read The Sky's the Limit for a while now, and I'll have to be sure to but a hold on it at the library.

And ITA with you on Wild Life.

[jae_w]

You should check it out -- it's fun!