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Posted by fayeroe on February 28, 2003, at 18:55:31
hi, i just stumbled in here and i really hope that this picks back up. i was on a literary message board for two and one half years and it crashed recently and they haven't put it back up. i miss it terribly. we were all friends and discussed the books and poetry that we read. so, i'll lurk and if this goes again....i'm in!
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 1, 2003, at 17:09:21
In reply to i hope you continue with the books, posted by fayeroe on February 28, 2003, at 18:55:31
> i was on a literary message board for two and one half years and it crashed recently and they haven't put it back up. i miss it terribly. we were all friends and discussed the books and poetry that we read. so, i'll lurk and if this goes again....i'm in!
Do you think your friends might be interested, too? :-) How did that board work? If there's some way to do this differently...
Bob
Posted by Ritch on March 2, 2003, at 9:57:49
In reply to Re: literary message board, posted by Dr. Bob on March 1, 2003, at 17:09:21
> > i was on a literary message board for two and one half years and it crashed recently and they haven't put it back up. i miss it terribly. we were all friends and discussed the books and poetry that we read. so, i'll lurk and if this goes again....i'm in!
>
> Do you think your friends might be interested, too? :-) How did that board work? If there's some way to do this differently...
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> Bob
Dr. Bob, I don't know if this would help any, but what about a Media board? Where you include movies, music, etc.? Amazon sells other media besides books that could be linked.
Posted by fayeroe on March 9, 2003, at 9:51:03
In reply to Re: literary message board » Dr. Bob, posted by Ritch on March 2, 2003, at 9:57:49
The board that I was on was sponsored by an e.card website. We had no rules....no book lists to read. We did occasionally post a list of favorites but no required reading. We even posted song lyrics and discussed music alot. We had an occasional maverick who would post something about the end of the world, etc....but mostly it was a group that loved to read and listen to music. We all had post "names". A few of us exchanged e.mails, you could do that through the webmaster, and became friends through e.mails and phone calls. But the majority of the people never revealed who they were and I don't know how to reach them. But it lasted 2-1/2 years and was a lovely way to start your day! Occasionally, someone confided that they were having a rough day or something was going on in their life and we were supportive...but mostly stuck to poetry, books and music and alot of humor. Wednesday was joke day and we all posted the most outrageous jokes we could come up with. There was a man from South Africa, a woman from London, a woman from Ontario, me (Okie), New Jerseyite, Michigan, Rocky Mountains, Florida, New Mexico, Utah, dropper-ins (lots of those)Malaysia,(he's in China now) and undivulged. The woman from Ontario had the best limericks! Oh, and a woman from Bosnia!! Physically the way it worked was ten posts showed at a time. So you could follow the thread all at once and not have to "go to" the message. That was nice. Then you could go to all of the thousands of posts and read til you dropped. One woman read all of them before she posted. The one from Bosnia. We went through divorces, love affairs (one on board), deaths and long trips where we posted from libraries and wherever we could find a computer! Hope this helps. Probably just confused you but it was FUN!
Pat
Posted by Ritch on March 9, 2003, at 10:24:51
In reply to Re: literary message board » Ritch, posted by fayeroe on March 9, 2003, at 9:51:03
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 10, 2003, at 10:05:36
In reply to Re: literary message board » Ritch, posted by fayeroe on March 9, 2003, at 9:51:03
I really like the sound of that fayeroe... somewhere you can post reccomendations, talk about the book you;re reading, music etc, without hvaing the deadline of having to read a set book by a set date...
I htink it would be a good change for this board, make it less formal... if Dr Bob doesn't like it, I'm sure that we could discuss setting one up ourselves.. let me know, Id be up for it :o)
Nikki xx
Posted by fayeroe on March 10, 2003, at 21:04:52
In reply to Re: literary message board » fayeroe , posted by NikkiT2 on March 10, 2003, at 10:05:36
Great! I would love to start something! Let's see what Dr. Bob says and go from there. I think it will be great fun to be less structured and not have deadlines.......Pat
Posted by Ritch on March 10, 2003, at 23:48:58
In reply to Re: literary message board » NikkiT2, posted by fayeroe on March 10, 2003, at 21:04:52
Posted by fayeroe on March 12, 2003, at 15:14:21
In reply to Agree-Great fun to be less structured :-) (nm) » fayeroe , posted by Ritch on March 10, 2003, at 23:48:58
Now if we could just find Dr. Bob and see what he thinks!! Pat
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2003, at 8:06:17
In reply to Re: Agree-Great fun to be less structured :-) » Ritch, posted by fayeroe on March 12, 2003, at 15:14:21
> Now if we could just find Dr. Bob and see what he thinks!!
OK, let's give it a try and postabout whatever you're reading. Thanks for the idea!
Bob
Posted by fayeroe on March 13, 2003, at 9:35:36
In reply to Re: less structured, posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2003, at 8:06:17
Okay! Readers, on your mark! I just got "If You Want To Write" by Brenda Ueland. I desperately want to write a book about Indian rodeo and one about working with phototherapy. Phototherapy is something that I "invented" in the 80s for a psych hospital here and worked there three years leading groups. I took photographs that I had, at first, and showed them to the patients and asked what they felt when they saw the photo. It evolved into quite an intense group. Eventually, I had to stage a few pictures for certain addictions and situations. I will get a fiction book this week also. SO, LET"S GO! Thanks, Dr. Bob!
Posted by Jonathan on March 13, 2003, at 9:39:48
In reply to Re: literary message board » NikkiT2, posted by fayeroe on March 10, 2003, at 21:04:52
> ... I think it will be great fun to be less structured and not have deadlines.......Pat
I *still* haven't finished "In the Lake of the Woods" (our last choice for "Book of the Month", not long before you joined us); the problem is not the book — it's me. The discussion of this book was limited to just two people who had finished it; I'm looking forward to reading this discussion soon, since I particularly value the opinions of both contributors.
People with mental health problems often have difficulty in meeting deadlines.
Welcome :)
Jonathan.
Posted by fayeroe on March 13, 2003, at 9:46:38
In reply to Good idea, Pat » fayeroe , posted by Jonathan on March 13, 2003, at 9:39:48
> > ... I think it will be great fun to be less structured and not have deadlines.......Pat
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> I *still* haven't finished "In the Lake of the Woods" (our last choice for "Book of the Month", not long before you joined us); the problem is not the book — it's me. The discussion of this book was limited to just two people who had finished it; I'm looking forward to reading this discussion soon, since I particularly value the opinions of both contributors.
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> People with mental health problems often have difficulty in meeting deadlines.
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> Welcome :)
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> Jonathan.
>Glad someone else does the "deadline" thing! I have trouble and have to work myself to death sometimes because I do stagger and stutter towards a deadline.......I am so glad to be here and in a group where we all know what the others are experiencing...even differently..but still the same. thanks for the welcome!! Pat p.s. i'm headed out to the library after i feed the beasts.
Posted by Mashogr8 on March 13, 2003, at 14:22:08
In reply to Good idea, Pat » fayeroe , posted by Jonathan on March 13, 2003, at 9:39:48
I'll second that deadline issue. My other problem is where did I leave that book and when did I last pick it up???sigh>
MA> ... I think it will be great fun to be less structured and not have deadlines.......Pat
>
> I *still* haven't finished "In the Lake of the Woods" (our last choice for "Book of the Month", not long before you joined us); the problem is not the book — it's me. The discussion of this book was limited to just two people who had finished it; I'm looking forward to reading this discussion soon, since I particularly value the opinions of both contributors.
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> People with mental health problems often have difficulty in meeting deadlines.
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> Welcome :)
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> Jonathan.
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Posted by fayeroe on March 13, 2003, at 20:41:45
In reply to Re:trying to meet deadlines, posted by Mashogr8 on March 13, 2003, at 14:22:08
I've set one for myself for this weekend....clean out my travel trailer and sell it! I don't use it and it adds to my depression just looking at it! I want to simplify. I think that will help with my mood swings...getting ready of things that I don't use and don't need...I hope it does anyway.
I didn't make it to the library today because my computer got really weird on me and it took most of the day to fix it. Later, pat
Posted by Ritch on March 14, 2003, at 10:48:06
In reply to Re: less structured, posted by fayeroe on March 13, 2003, at 9:35:36
> Okay! Readers, on your mark! I just got "If You Want To Write" by Brenda Ueland. I desperately want to write a book about Indian rodeo and one about working with phototherapy. Phototherapy is something that I "invented" in the 80s for a psych hospital here and worked there three years leading groups. I took photographs that I had, at first, and showed them to the patients and asked what they felt when they saw the photo. It evolved into quite an intense group. Eventually, I had to stage a few pictures for certain addictions and situations. I will get a fiction book this week also. SO, LET"S GO! Thanks, Dr. Bob!
"If You Want To Write" sounds like an interesting book to have around. So you are interested primarily in non-fiction? I have to do quite a bit of technical writing and I have liked journalistic assignments in the past. Does the author discuss the various forms of writing (fiction-journalism, etc.)?
Posted by fayeroe on March 14, 2003, at 13:38:55
In reply to Re: Book on writing » fayeroe, posted by Ritch on March 14, 2003, at 10:48:06
J: I am mostly interested in writing non-fiction. I think my view of the world is too literal to write fiction.....but who knows? I've just started reading the book and so far it is about writing anything but mostly non-fiction. The author is brilliant, I can tell you that!
Now for fiction!! "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins. Has anyone read it? Would you be interested in reading it and discussing it? I loved it! Let's get started on something! If you've read something new lately, let us know.....also, any good music lately? I'm really into Ryan Adams, Coldplay, Radiohead and Norah Jones....pat
Posted by Ritch on March 14, 2003, at 20:14:07
In reply to Re: Book on writing, posted by fayeroe on March 14, 2003, at 13:38:55
> J: I am mostly interested in writing non-fiction. I think my view of the world is too literal to write fiction.....but who knows? I've just started reading the book and so far it is about writing anything but mostly non-fiction. The author is brilliant, I can tell you that!
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> Now for fiction!! "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins. Has anyone read it? Would you be interested in reading it and discussing it? I loved it! Let's get started on something! If you've read something new lately, let us know.....also, any good music lately? I'm really into Ryan Adams, Coldplay, Radiohead and Norah Jones....pat
I've always preferred to read fiction, though I now reading Hunter S. Thompson's "Kingdom of Fear" and it is well, NOT politically correct in any way! I like outrageous stuff. "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"? Is that science fiction? I got King Crimson's latest today, with a Steve Earle CD and Audioslave's newest. I guess I am a hillbilly headbanger. :0)
Posted by fayeroe on March 14, 2003, at 21:11:02
In reply to Re: Book on writing » fayeroe , posted by Ritch on March 14, 2003, at 20:14:07
> > J: I am mostly interested in writing non-fiction. I think my view of the world is too literal to write fiction.....but who knows? I've just started reading the book and so far it is about writing anything but mostly non-fiction. The author is brilliant, I can tell you that!
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> > Now for fiction!! "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins. Has anyone read it? Would you be interested in reading it and discussing it? I loved it! Let's get started on something! If you've read something new lately, let us know.....also, any good music lately? I'm really into Ryan Adams, Coldplay, Radiohead and Norah Jones....pat
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> I've always preferred to read fiction, though I now reading Hunter S. Thompson's "Kingdom of Fear" and it is well, NOT politically correct in any way! I like outrageous stuff. "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"? Is that science fiction? I got King Crimson's latest today, with a Steve Earle CD and Audioslave's newest. I guess I am a hillbilly headbanger. :0)
>
I really like the idea of a "hillbilly headbanger" because I really like good bluegrass and cried when I heard Nirvana Unplugged. It was so beautiful and I had never even heard of them before that. Tom Robbins is a nut! And his books are too good for words! His first was "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues". This one centers around the main character finding himself in a "nunnery" in a very hot climate and the relationship that he develops with one of the nuns. And then there is the relationship with the very young girl at home and an Amazon parrot that he tries to set free. And in the midst of all this he can never let his feet touch the ground again!(the invalid part) You must read it. It would be a nice accompaniment to Hunter S. Thompson. He sure is a piece of work!
Pat
Posted by Ritch on March 15, 2003, at 17:22:08
In reply to Re: Book on writing, posted by fayeroe on March 14, 2003, at 21:11:02
> > > J: I am mostly interested in writing non-fiction. I think my view of the world is too literal to write fiction.....but who knows? I've just started reading the book and so far it is about writing anything but mostly non-fiction. The author is brilliant, I can tell you that!
> > >
> > > Now for fiction!! "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins. Has anyone read it? Would you be interested in reading it and discussing it? I loved it! Let's get started on something! If you've read something new lately, let us know.....also, any good music lately? I'm really into Ryan Adams, Coldplay, Radiohead and Norah Jones....pat
> >
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> > I've always preferred to read fiction, though I now reading Hunter S. Thompson's "Kingdom of Fear" and it is well, NOT politically correct in any way! I like outrageous stuff. "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates"? Is that science fiction? I got King Crimson's latest today, with a Steve Earle CD and Audioslave's newest. I guess I am a hillbilly headbanger. :0)
> >
> I really like the idea of a "hillbilly headbanger" because I really like good bluegrass and cried when I heard Nirvana Unplugged. It was so beautiful and I had never even heard of them before that. Tom Robbins is a nut! And his books are too good for words! His first was "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues". This one centers around the main character finding himself in a "nunnery" in a very hot climate and the relationship that he develops with one of the nuns. And then there is the relationship with the very young girl at home and an Amazon parrot that he tries to set free. And in the midst of all this he can never let his feet touch the ground again!(the invalid part) You must read it. It would be a nice accompaniment to Hunter S. Thompson. He sure is a piece of work!
> Pat
>
I think I will check out "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates". I like to be pleasantly surprised with nutty fiction and odd music. I don't often have two books going at the same time (except when I was in school :).
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2003, at 18:34:22
In reply to Re: less structured, posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2003, at 8:06:17
Posted by fayeroe on March 31, 2003, at 13:08:36
In reply to Re: Tom Robbins » fayeroe , posted by Ritch on March 15, 2003, at 17:22:08
Ritch, Oh, Ritch, Where Are You? Did you move to Colorado to be near HST???Enquiring minds want to know!! Have you read any Tom Robbins yet? Pat
Posted by susan C on April 5, 2003, at 19:35:13
In reply to Re: less structured, posted by fayeroe on March 13, 2003, at 9:35:36
Hi all, I am back, working on getting myself in some kind of routine so I can keep up with all you good folks.
Phototherapy...very interesting. Reminds me of a elderly Swiss therapist my mother had staying at her Bed and Breakfast. He had a deck of photos, ones he had staged, that portrayed certain situations. His purpose was to help people gain an understanding of their occupation through what they identified with in the photo...of course talking about the pictures brought this all out. I wonder what happened to that person...and his idea.....
Mouse staring off into the distance
"Books changed the world"
S.I.Clark
Posted by fayeroe on April 5, 2003, at 19:44:40
In reply to Re: less structured, posted by susan C on April 5, 2003, at 19:35:13
> Hi all, I am back, working on getting myself in some kind of routine so I can keep up with all you good folks.
>
> Phototherapy...very interesting. Reminds me of a elderly Swiss therapist my mother had staying at her Bed and Breakfast. He had a deck of photos, ones he had staged, that portrayed certain situations. His purpose was to help people gain an understanding of their occupation through what they identified with in the photo...of course talking about the pictures brought this all out. I wonder what happened to that person...and his idea.....
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> Mouse staring off into the distance
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> "Books changed the world"
> S.I.ClarkHi Susan: Glad you're back. Phototherapy is very interesting. People really open up to it. Gets their feelings out. That sounds intriguing about the Swiss therapist. Cool idea. Pat
Posted by Ritch on April 7, 2003, at 13:11:57
In reply to Re: Tom Robbins » Ritch, posted by fayeroe on March 31, 2003, at 13:08:36
> Ritch, Oh, Ritch, Where Are You? Did you move to Colorado to be near HST???Enquiring minds want to know!! Have you read any Tom Robbins yet? Pat
OH hi, I've been busy doing projects around my house related to springtime. Fixitups mainly. A Tom Robbins book is next on my list. I've got HST's to finish (about 2/3 done with it and REALLY liking it), then I've got Joseph Heller's short story compilation to do (that one won't take long though-I cruise through short-story compilations quite rapidly). OH, BTW, I just realized (afer watching C-span last Sunday), there is a book by an Iraqi exile called "Republic of Fear". I wonder if that is not a coincidence... For some reason in the last hour I have been wondering about a possible far-flung connection between Current World Events and the old TV show "F-Troop". I liked Forrest Tucker's character. There is something about the Hakowies (sp?) as well. :)
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