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I have yet to get up the nerve to read the really disturbing books but if I had to name one, it would be one by John Forshe (I think) I'm not even sure about the title. It may have been 60 Seconds. It was about the US being hit by some kind of terrorist attack that affected the computer system, the power grids, etc. This thing left the entire country isolated from each other, chaos reigned. It got ugly. One teacher managed to salvage some kind of humanity in his little town in North Carolina. I've got to find the name of that book!

Weird, I was just thinking about this series this morning but Icouldn't rememer the name!

Okay, so I dang near choked on that one! LMBO!!! First time I've seen the used and let me tell you, it was worth the wait!!!

I've been through there, its gorgeous. I'm from Halifax. Beautiful in its own right but no mountains. I never can make up my mind where I'd love to live most, here in SC or in VA!

Mugglenot, which part of Virginia are you from or did you live in?

I found that I was able to actually separate myself from the HP book and the HP movie after the second viewings. After going through a wth? moment when I saw how far off they got from the movies, I learned to just enjoy the movies almost as a stand alone, kwim? I guess I learned to love each medium for what it was but I will still revisit the books yearly. As for the Narnia books, I guess it depends on what version of the movie your talking about. I know there are BBC versions from the 80's I believe (but to hold me to it). I thoroughly enjoyed them but I did find they tended to be a bit darker then the present day versions. They are both very good adaptations in my opinion. Earthsea is another movie that has attempted to do too much in such a condensed amount of time. I don't know if I would have found the book had it not been for the movie but I would rather re-read the book than watch the movie again. Another favorite of mine is The Mists of Avalon. I loved the movie almost as much as I loved the book but I definitely got a "fuller" feeling from reading the novel. There were just so many things that could not be put into the movie but I keep going back because I'm always finding that I missed a morsel on a previous read. I would not have known about the book had it not been for the movie.

On second thought, I think I'll finish Gone With The Wind.

I do love the Narnia books, they seem to follow the books more closely than any and the special effects, music and storyline always seem to have me running back for the books.

Do you think the book to movie has subtracted our love of the epic fantasy like Lord of the Rings, Earthsea, The Hobbit, etc? I'm just wondering if people have gotten so use to the movies that they forgot that the movie actually came from a book and I'm also wondering if we have gotten away from re-visiting these books because of the movies? Maybe what I'm trying to ask is this, does one subtract from or add to the other? Has watching the movie put you off the books if you've never read them? I find that I walk the line. I love the books but it is so much easier to slip in the dvd, even though I know that many things have been "artistically" altered to fit the director's perception. Knowing this, I still find myself enthralled with the cinematic version of my favorite classics. What about you?

Revisiting The Hobbit.

Hi Chair, welcome to the forum! Your dance group sounds really interesting. I love reading about folks who keep traditions and artisan crafts, et al, alive. Fascinating stuff. I want to find something to do but I keep thinking its "too late" even though I KNOW its a lie. My biggest obstacle would be finding some lovely older saint who still practices an art. Times being what they are, people tend to value convenience more than tradition. I don't mind conveniences but finding someone to teach traditional quilt making or other hand arts shouldn't be so difficult. Ugh. Anyway, needs must and where there is a well, there's a way! Looking forward to reading your posts!

I guess I'm on the fence about this. Having read Christina Rossetti's The Goblin Market I'm a little disturbed to think it could have been written for children. Very provocative stuff, that. I've also heard/read that Pinocchio was not necessarily made for children. Guess I need to research this.

I absolutely LOVE that movie! And the accents are hilarious. Yah! Guess I'll have to wait til it comes out on Netflix to see it. Let me know how it turns out.

I'm really bad at pronouncing names so I do ask but I'd never ask "why" I might ask what the meaning is as most names have special meanings. My granddaughter is named Sally Victoria. People expect Black Americans to name their children something really "different." We name our children names with meaning. Sally Victoria carries her great grandma's first name and her godmother's first name. Now folks want to know why she's been given such old fashioned names...wth? The oldest was named after his father, the second son was named after his uncle, my brother, the third son took on the family tradition of naming the male Clarence with an "M" for the middle name. This fifth baby will have my first name, her paternal grandmothers first and middle name and because she may be special needs, they gave her the name Cordelia because she will overcome adversity (based off a character on a show they love). Now, what really bugs me..computer bullies. They have keyboard courage and can only say what they say under the anonymity of a screen. I'll respect you more if you tell me to my face you are a racist, sexist, ignorant git then if you do it behind the screen,

I'm almost afraid to look at the list. Panting heavily while placing head between the knees.

I just finished another Hamish MacBeth book. I'm now debating whether to start up with another Elizabeth George book Pat Conroy or something of a classical bent. Choices, choices, choices!

I have two very large lilac bushes and they just drip for days. I wish they stayed in bloom longer but I'll take comfort in my yellow climbing rosess that just bloomed! Just can't stay out there too long or the bumble bees get a little territorial. They appear to be very big this year. I'm not sure what is on the agenda for today. Updating my resume, tweeking the budget, reading, walking the dog, a quick workout, and whatever else will depend on the weather outside. I think we are supposed to get some rain today, if that is so, I'll probably stay close to home.

I am now sitting here typing on my new detachable bluetooth keyboard. I definitely like it better than the one I had with my Samsung tab 10.1. I didn't have to do anything to pair it and the keys are not as small as I thought they would be. I'm glad I splurged and got this as I am now realizing that my keyboarding skills have deteriorated! Whats also cool is that I can remove the keyboard from the case and still type. NICE!

I forgot about Narnia,

You are so right. I find I'm very concise when I'm on my note. I also find I spend more time going backwards than forwards with all the deleting and re-typing I have to do.

I was wondering if anyone was interesting in reviving the JABG? I'd love to sink my teeth into the novels again and it would be so much more enjoyable with others. Any takers?

I'd love to visit the Bodileian Library. Don't know when that's going to happen so until then I'll follow it on Facebook and Flipboard. I love any library that has an intimate and cozy feel about it. Cushy seating, rich colors, filled shelves.

You are so right. My son has friends that look "acceptable" to society but have nasty habits and cant be trusted yet the ones that look rough and scruffy are the ones with the best heart. Definitely can't trust the cover!

We've been doing a Hart of Dixie marathon intermixed with Once Upon A Time. We've just taken a quick break to watch a really stupid movie called Pain and Gain starring The Rock and Mark Walhburg. Next on the list is the Ten Commandments starring Charlton Heston.

I think I'd like the Hogwarts/Burrow Society The Midsomer Murder Society (I am addicted to anything involving an English Village) The Irish Country Doctor Society The Jan Karon Society The Shire Society (with a summer home in Rivendale!)