tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post3456831820991150794..comments2024-02-09T16:13:32.416-08:00Comments on Classical Carousel: July/August ~ Life Goes By At The Speed of LightCleohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-86193253273862334542017-08-17T10:55:49.414-07:002017-08-17T10:55:49.414-07:00The fires are still burning but thankfully the win...The fires are still burning but thankfully the wind changed here and the smoke is gone. Not so for other areas though and there are still health advisories. <br /><br />Even though it's only mid-August, I feel fall coming already and it's rather sad. The weather has been nice though.<br /><br />I'm reading The Dryden Translation edited by Arthur Hugh Clough. So far, I like it but I haven't done much translation investigation on this one.<br /><br />Finn says hi .... bark, bark!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-133880192135067772017-08-15T13:14:49.578-07:002017-08-15T13:14:49.578-07:00This summer really has flown by, I agree! How are ...This summer really has flown by, I agree! How are the fires doing? I see there's still some going - it's awful. It's dreadful for the wildlife, and the air quality sounds terrible. I have asthma and I'm practically wheezing thinking about it.<br /><br />Our weather, meanwhile, has perked up a smidgen. We're getting some decent evenings and some nice mornings. Yesterday it only rained for a few hours :/<br /><br />The score-keeping sounds mind-boggling hard! Well done :)<br /><br />Can I just ask what edition / translation of Plutarch’s Lives are you reading?<br /><br />Finn's beautiful, by the way!<br /><br />Oh, and poor mousy :( ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-70334100158218590902017-08-06T19:23:12.089-07:002017-08-06T19:23:12.089-07:00Yes, the smoke from the fires is really bad now. ...Yes, the smoke from the fires is really bad now. Yesterday they said it was worse than Beijing. :-( I'm home the day after tomorrow and I'll see how it is then. <br /><br />Finn is an Australian Shepherd .... lots of energy but they train really well. Please let me know when you get your puppy and what breed you decide on! A house without a dog ..... well, it somehow seems a little less alive. Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-26795864396450898862017-08-06T12:59:35.242-07:002017-08-06T12:59:35.242-07:00Oh my goodness! I never even knew that one could r...Oh my goodness! I never even knew that one could raise their own butterflies!<br /><br />I'm sorry about the fires. As a Californian, I completely understand that situation. Please keep yourself inside where the air is filtered if it starts to get too bad!<br /><br />Also, your dog Finn is absolutely adorable. He sounds gentle as well, seeing as he took hold of a mouse but did not eat it. What breed is he? My husband and I are considering a Bernedoodle, when the time is right (a year or two??). Their fur is also black, brown, and white. :-)<br /><br />Kenia Sedlerhttp://www.keniasedler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-59919833186936690892017-08-02T20:30:30.429-07:002017-08-02T20:30:30.429-07:00I have been busy but I'm looking forward to sl...I have been busy but I'm looking forward to slowing down a little.<br /><br />The air quality is even worse today and I'm on the Gulf Islands (above your San Juans) so I can't imagine how awful it must be in town. I do hope it rains or the winds change at least to make things a little better. Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-59695835169870183292017-08-02T19:16:26.389-07:002017-08-02T19:16:26.389-07:00It is a good book title, isn't it? ;-)
Brit...It is a good book title, isn't it? ;-) <br /><br />British Columbia is very beautiful so definitely plan a trip but sometime when there isn't so many fires! Often June-ish is good. I've been privileged to see many of your wonderful photos from your trips and I'm always wondering where you'll go next. I'm hoping to be able to go to Europe next spring but it's too far away yet to be certain. One can always dream though!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-9896562124073185632017-08-02T17:12:15.599-07:002017-08-02T17:12:15.599-07:00Loved reading this update... It sounds like you...Loved reading this update... It sounds like you've been incredibly busy! I'm sorry to hear the mouse didn't make it, but it looks like you did all you could for it. <br /><br />Praying you continue to stay safe from the fires. The last couple of days, the smoke has headed south to us, so the whole sky is filled with thick smog right now. I really want it to rain, but it doesn't look like it will even cool down for some time yet. :(Marian Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115916138435761469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-58106805205290280472017-08-02T15:07:09.377-07:002017-08-02T15:07:09.377-07:00At first I thought you were reviewing a book title...At first I thought you were reviewing a book titled Life Goes by at the Speed of Light and it looked interesting but your post was also interesting.<br /><br />I'm sorry about the little mouse. Poor thing. We tried to save a bird from our dog but it didn't make it.<br /><br />Your descriptions of Canada, minus the forest fires make me want to plan a major road trip from one side to the other. I guess it would have to be in the summer...Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-42737272886556249222017-08-02T13:54:40.038-07:002017-08-02T13:54:40.038-07:00Thanks for the recommendation, Helen! That's ...Thanks for the recommendation, Helen! That's great! I thought I read he was having health problems when he wrote the third book so perhaps that accounts for it being not as good as the others. <br /><br />Can't wait to discuss Shadow of the Moon!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-29239672533404039502017-08-02T13:53:19.604-07:002017-08-02T13:53:19.604-07:00Re: philosophy lesson ..... I believe you're r...Re: philosophy lesson ..... I believe you're right but honestly it can be hard to be involved with people as many are too busy to connect on a "real" level and others fool themselves into thinking that they are connected with people when they haven't taken the time to invest in what really makes a true friendship. And I don't think being busy ALWAYS means you're leading a rich, purposeful life. Often people can be busy to distract themselves from other things that are wrong in their lives that they don't want to face. And how is that for a philosophical response? ;-)<br /><br />I finished Shadow of the Moon this morning so I'd love to discuss it. There were things I LOVED about it and other things that made me go, GRRR! <br /><br />Yes, we can start on Gormenghast in September. It's not like I don't have anything else to read, lol!<br /><br />Oh yes, Head Scorekeeper sounds important but you're only as good as those under you. It was a fun experience though.<br /><br />Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-54512349731930548592017-08-02T13:47:01.395-07:002017-08-02T13:47:01.395-07:00Well, there is a fire that's about an hour'...Well, there is a fire that's about an hour's drive away from us and it's about 40% contained as at about 2 weeks ago, but most of the fires are in the interior where it's hot and dry. There are always fires often because B.C. is very treed and natural but sadly people are careless/ignorant and don't take care of their campfires properly or throw their cigarette butts down on the ground. However, this year I believe many of the fires were started with lightning strikes.<br /><br />Yes, regular life and blog life! Hopefully the former is preferable to most! Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-56466588387116704592017-08-02T13:39:18.843-07:002017-08-02T13:39:18.843-07:00Interesting .... well, I'll let you know how i...Interesting .... well, I'll let you know how it goes. I'm getting prepared for "weird," but honestly I don't really know what to expect!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-29515883887217355822017-08-02T12:53:32.868-07:002017-08-02T12:53:32.868-07:00I can definitely recommend the Gormenghast Trilogy...I can definitely recommend the Gormenghast Trilogy - or the first two books, at least. The third one was very different from the others and didn't appeal to me as much. I'm still reading Shadow of the Moon but hope to finish it by the weekend! Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618973352348296555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-71085434498384729042017-08-02T00:28:40.677-07:002017-08-02T00:28:40.677-07:00I am not sure if its only us in the big cities who...I am not sure if its only us in the big cities who feel that they are running out of time. There are some folks out there bored out of their senses despite having the world on their fingertips. I thinks it's is how you are as a person, how involved you are with everything around you. Being busy is exhausting, but also a good thing; it means one is leading a rich purposeful life. Ok...that's the philosophy lesson for the day! I love the butterflies....really pretty. The forest fires are bad though and hope things get sorted soon! I am more than happy to join The Gormenghast Trilogy but can we do it in September? Please? Pretty Please???!! Lets talks about Shadow of the Moon soon as well. I will post my review hopefully by the weekend! P.S. I like the sound of The Head Scorekeeper!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-12881561090402321292017-08-01T16:19:59.677-07:002017-08-01T16:19:59.677-07:00Thanks for sharing your summer recap. It's al...Thanks for sharing your summer recap. It's always interesting to hear what other bloggers are doing in their regular lives - that is a correct term, "regular lives"? <br /><br />What an adorable little mouse, but a sad end to his recovery. : (<br /><br />How far are you from the fires? Is that common in your region? Like I could say EVERY SINGLE END OF SUMMER, it never fails, we have "fire season." It's kind of part of life. : ( Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-38672254266850189792017-08-01T15:46:39.185-07:002017-08-01T15:46:39.185-07:00A professor who was a Vietnam vet knew I was into ...A professor who was a Vietnam vet knew I was into scifi/fantasy in seminary and he told me that The Gormenghast Trilogy had made the rounds in his day. He said that he and his friends called it the "The Gormenghastly Trilogy" because it was so purple. So I never had the courage to try them.<br /><br />Best of luck! :-DBookstoogehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059110063509922530noreply@blogger.com