Manchester and other things

[sitonmyinterface]

A musical artist from very close to where I live had a shitty concert ending when a suicide bomber hit the venue and killed over 20 people; many of them children, and many still missing. No news of any affiliation with terrorist organizations at this time, or motive, but the fact remains that it happened and pretty much renders any "reasoning" behind it null and void.

I rewatched part 1 of the new Twin Peaks and it is definitely worth repeating this episodes after going through once. It gives perspective and makes this a little less bonkers (if that is possible of a Lynch film). I plan on watching the rest of the episodes as time permits.

I have been reading books less than 100 pages to help keep up with my challenge on Goodreads. Do you think that is cheating? I mean they are books. Those among them are:



That about covers it; two of these are still in process. Not sure what to move onto next. What are you reading?

Comments

[sabraka]

No way is that cheating. You've set yourself a mighty goal, grrl! Do you think listening audio book style is considered cheating?

[sitonmyinterface]

I am on the fence if it is truly cheating as apparently the same area of the brain is affected, but I don't think it's considered "reading" since it is listening. So I do think it's cheating but also not, because you could join a book group and be able to fully participate, haha.

[sabraka]

haha okay I guess it's just not technically or literally reading then :P That's interesting about it effecting the brain the same. I like it 'cause it allows me to work or do whatever simultaneously.

[sitonmyinterface]

It's just me being silly, I personally cannot concentrate on them easily unless I am literally driving or something. I would probably be eating them up, if so.

To your brain, audio books aren't "cheating"

[sabraka]

Oh yeah, really good for long drives :)

That's a great article, thanks for linking it! READING > LISTENING = "…a hangover from prior school experiences." I do recall feeling pretty proud & excited for myself earning those stickers back then! Perhaps cheating will be when in the future, we are able to straight download books & information into our brains; Matrix style. @_@