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Yes, indeed! Now, there's a novel twist -- a twist upon a twist, if I recall correctly. Waiting for her next.

As the other half of pontalba (her husband) I am glad she has a very cautious view of the pandemic. I am in the highest risk group for any and all variants, under any and all conditions, and I sincerely appreciate her scrupulous attention to trying to keep us alive. She has succeeded so far...

Daisies The daisies of the field grow and have their day, then perish – most of them – without their chance for lauds at their transitory beauty and existence. But such metaphors are inadequate for the reality, of a world gone upside-down where false-fact replaces actual truth and urges human...

Daisies The daisies of the field grow and have their day, then perish – most of them – without their chance for lauds at their transitory beauty and existence. But such metaphors are inadequate for the reality, of a world gone upside-down where false-fact replaces actual truth and urges human...

8/13/2020 Just a news note: I can't believe 5 years have gone by since my last post here! I can believe, however, that my attention lately has been diverted to other things! Recently, my main attention has been focused on writing my memoirs, hopefully for the benefit of my children. The current...

Grand Tour Come my Darling tonight with me we'll open the future be on our way to vistas unseen wonders unheard, 'laddin's 'lectronic screen our magic carpet 'round the Earth past the planets through all space billions of years through the galaxies to the Edge and then...

Éclair, I agree with you there. The Likeness is rather contrived, as if forcing the genre/formula. But I think every author is entitled to a flat one (or two). So I read on, ever hopeful. Peder

Maybe 4 - 5 days when I'm really interested, otherwise a couple weeks. If not then, it tends to get buried and never finished. Last year, I only finished about 25, for example.

In view of recent tumult here in the US, I have finally decided to read The Constitutional Convention, a narrative history from the notes of James Madison, by Edward J Larson and Michael P Winship.

I've just finished reading six mysteries by Tana French in a row and strongly recommend her. Every story is different and the twists and turns cannot be anticipated, much less the endings. These are well-rounded novels with intricate plots and fleshed-out human characters. Try any one and you...

I have added it to my kindle on your great recommendation. Pretty soon I'll start reading it, after I finish one or two others. :)

Many thanks Cosima, They go on my list, starting reading with the first one. :)

Sacred Rite They come from all over slowly ones and threes converging getting thicker slowly determinedly as if candle bearing they might but aren't thoughtfully trudging reverently striding forcefully solitary or sharing with companions pleasantries greetings news of...

It seems to me that a book about "who owns the USA these days" would be appropriate. I find that sickening. And BTW: Hi, Beer Good! :)

A Pillar of Iron by Taylor Caldwell. A novel of Cicero's life and Times.

Time to add a second boost for this wonderful comedy series. We have watched the entire series twice now (as already mentioned), so maybe I can justify two boosts. But especially, yes, Canuck! Same Peder and Pontalba, still kickin'. Glad you responded to the call-of-fate in trying to pump up...

Ell! You walk, you talk, you reply! What a wonderful breath of fresh air here! :) Sounds like our families are keeping pace, happily. It's just amazing how quickly the kids grow up. Two sons here, two daughters. #1 son married some time ago and acquired a ready-made set of children with his...

Kevin, Thank you so much for noticing and commenting. I am truly glad you liked it. And, by all means, welcome to BAR! Sincerely, Peder

Thanks Polly for your thoughtful reply to my somewhat light-hearted post. But,truly, it is just not my cuppa at the moment. With regrets Peder

Drat! I was hoping that the title of this thread meant a translation from English into English, with perhaps a considerable shrinkage of Joyce's verbosity along the way. Seriously, though, that is not just a snark. I've had my go at it several times now, and have just not been able to make a...