Books, Books, Books - Update

[extra_aram]

Well, I finished The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy a couple of months ago.  I still think that die7fox should tear into it ASAP.  And, I think that a few other peeps on my list would likely dig it, such as the_hedonist, kriserin, physusdragon, minofsin06, grooviegirl, and possibly highlandwolf.  It IS very heave, very dark, literary fiction.  And, I think it would actually take me another go at it to really get at the

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[highlandwolf]

I'll be sure to check these out. I appreciate you pointing them out to me! I'll put Jacqueline Carey on my list for the next time I'm shopping the book-store. I really love the stuff that challenges our concepts, and will put Kushiel's series on my short list.

[extra_aram]

Do that.

The McCarthy stuff is Western (Cowboy) Fiction, set in New Mexico and Mexico. You might get into it. It is not for everyone. It is very, very literary. McCarthy is big into some kind of Nihlism, it seems to me.

[grooviegirl]

Awesome! I love new ideas for something to read. Carey is by far one of my favorite authors, and I as honored to introduce you to her work.

Take care, Sir. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[extra_aram]

Of Course. You too.

[goodgothgirl]

So, I keep asking myself the question: why did I ever abandon my love for fiction/literature as being the area where I do my work. I keep coming back to just one answer: money. I think that, growing up, you were culturally programmed by your parents to focus on making money -- that money, not satisfaction, was most important in a job. Personally, I think this is a NY/NJ Jewish thing. I worked with a fantastic reporter -- a NJ Jewish man -- in both in Ithaca and Rochester. He ended up getting a law degree because he was tired of all his friends making more money than he did. His mother used to get after him about it, too

[extra_aram]

Many good suggestions here. My wife made one this past Friday as well: seeking the chance to volunteer some of my time teaching.

Funny, I actually tried to consult a career counselor at Kent State (20 minutes away). Since, I am an alum., the counseling services are free. I think the counselor got the wrong idea, or she just wasn't paying attention to me. I was trying to get some career interest testing and counseling done. She just showed me some job sites to look at. I don't think she was really listening to whAT i was saying. When I asked her about a total career change, she just said that I would NOT want to do that because I would be totally starting over in terms of money, status, etc. I kind of looked at her with a questioning look, but she just went right on with her speel.

Maybe I should NOT have told her that I got my M.B.A at Kent. Although I did tell her that my undergrad was in English.

[goodgothgirl]

It sounds like the Kent State counselor is used to just finding people jobs, not the RIGHT jobs. And she probably isn't used to people coming to her for help beyond that.

"What Color Is Your Parachute?" has a list of career counselors, by state, in the back of the book. The disclaimer is that those listed have asked to be listed, and they're not checked for quality. But I found it reassuring that my counslor was listed for Virginia, and there were maybe 6 to 10 listing total for the state. So I think you should have better luck with someone listed there.

Perhaps before you make an appointment, it would help to talk to the counselor about what you're looking for and make sure that the counselor can help you. I don't know if you did that at Kent State or not, but it could help you weed through the candidates. If the person on the other end of the phone doesn't want to answer your questions or talk with you, move down the list to the next one.

And I'm very, VERY glad you're looking into "Dance of Intimacy." It's very factual, not all

[extra_aram]

I picked up the book and have read the first chapter. I feel very under attack for BEING A MAN so far. Just letting ya' know. Making' me feel somewhat uncomfortable.