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I found that book to be mostly super boring. The ending was a bit more lively, but the overall impression of the book was already ruined for me by that point.

The orchestra sounds lovely,I joined a choir last autumn - I'm not much of a singer (to put it mildly) but it's very inclusive which is just as well! Our Christmas performances were great, we're now working on summer stuff including Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Adiemus which is very tricky! I also went to a short crochet for beginners workshop with a friend, I did crochet years ago at school so am trying to pick it up again, not going well so far though, trying to master a couple of types of stitch before tackling anything. Good luck with the orchestra!

I had a lovely time reading through this thread - so much talent in this forum! I've been trying to find something creative to do in my own time - I'm very cerebral so doing something that takes me out of my mind and away from my inner self-criticism is important for me. I've recently joined an orchestra (I play the violin) which is very much focused on having fun, which I've been enjoying. There is something quite powerful about sharing music with others. If anyone has any other suggestions, do let me know!

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Johnnie's Liquor Store, a good place to drown my sorrows. Things hadn't been going well for me lately and a few slugs of Frankee's illicit whisky would be bound to perk me up. Several hours later I ambled home, none to steady on my pins. Rosie was waiting up for me, a look of ...

You Are My Sunshine ~ Bing Crosby

and their libido effects...

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You Are the Sunshine of my life - Stevie Wonder

The only downside could be some predictability, but considering its merits, I'll overlook that. I really enjoyed the book.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It's truly a literary classic. I love that novel to the core of my being.

Ray of Sunshine - Wham!

Thanks a lot! Anything on classical music?

Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver

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Funny how you can change your mind - I tried Slow Horses by Mick Herron a couple of years ago and it just didn't appeal. Then after having read his latest book after fervent recommendations I gave Slow Horses another go and really enjoyed it. For those who haven't seen the tv series (and I haven't) it's about a group of apparently washed up spies who for policy reasons haven't been sacked and have been exiled to a building called Slough House to do boring stuff in the hope they'll be driven to resign. It's twisty, clever, has unexpected but satisfying plot twists and doesn't take itself too seriously. I'm certainly going to read more in the series. It's been 10 years since Shades of Grey by Jasper fforde came out. It was startlingly inventive even for fforde, about an England where ever since Something Happened people have only been able to see one colour and your status in society is governed by which colour you can see and how much of it. The Greys, who have no colour vision, are the labourers and have very few rights. It was very witty, very funny and full of wonderfully daft ideas such as the rule that once something was declared apocryphal you literally could not see it, so the Apocryphal Man was able to walk around with impunity with no clothes on, stealing food off plates in the communal dining hall. A sequel was promised and Red Side Story finally arrived this year. It's worth the wait. Shades of Grey had a serious undercurrent, Red Side Story is a lot darker but it's still witty, funny and a crashing good read. I'm really sorry to have finished it.

Ain't no sunshine - Bill Withers

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Most French libraries have a small selection of English books in paper (most of it donated) but digital books are in French mostly and my French isn't up to reading a book.

A friend of mine is going to attend the "Christening" of a ship in Bath, Maine. The ship will be named after a close relative of his. He sent me a link showing wonderful photos of the ship and a letter explaining why the ship is named after his relative. Please read in its entirety the "reason". It is what real patriotism is. DDG-127 USS Patrick Gallagher Guided Missile Destroyer AEGIS ddg-127 uss patrick gallagher arleigh burke class guided missile destroyer aegis us navy gdbiw www.seaforces.org Quote Reply Select for moderation Report Edit Delete

I Ain't Ever Satisfied - Steve Earle

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