Hello. I’m back, at least now and then, for the next month or so.
I just finished my summer course in graduate school. The class was Music Cataloging, and it was kind of like studying law, but in an unfamiliar culture. My work was pretty lackluster, but I still came out with an A-minus grade, which is clear evidence of grade inflation. Or else I finally sighted that mythical “A for effort” I’ve been hearing about all my life.
Tonight after work I picked up a new (used) car – a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. White, with woody panels (!). Yes, I finally parted company with Mrs. Hermanson, my ancient Chevy Tracker. I can’t deny an emotional tie, but she’s aged past my ability to maintain her in the manner to which she has become accustomed. I passed her on to an owner better qualified than I to minister to her aches and pains.
I’ve named the Cruiser Miss Ingebretsen, after my kindergarten teacher.
Coming up, a bunch of book reviews I’ve been piling up, plus deathless insights, madcap frolicking, and prophecies of doom. Fun for the whole family!
Glad you are back!
Welcome Back!
Does that mean that you’ll also have time to bring out the next epic in The Erling Skjalgsson Saga? I’ve run out of Thursday Next, Porfiry Rostnikov and Odd Thomas novels and need something light to slip in between the Teddy Roosevelt Autobiography I got free on my Kindle and the Maggie Thatcher Autobiography my wife gave me for my birthday.
I wouldn’t look for a new Erling book in any kind of imminent time frame.
Can I interest you in a self-published novella I think you’d find interesting? Proper disclosure: the author is a friend and a somewhat distant relative.
Sure. Send it on.
Ori,
Was that an offer for Lars or me(in response to my comment above)?
Greybeard, the offer was for Lars. Do you have a blog where you review books? If so, I might be able to extend it to you too – I’ll need to ask the author, but I don’t think it’ll be a problem.
Ori,
The closest I get to reviewing books online is the occasional comment here.
Gretbeard, I don’t think I can just e-mail you a copy – but it is here if you want it.
Warning: our host was less than thrilled about the book.
After reading the Amazon description I doubt it is what I’m looking for in light reading. The description gives the impression that it’s more a vehicle for titillation than a philosophical analysis of the outcomes of moral choices.
My leaning lately has been more towards upbeat coming of age stories like The Shortstop by Zane Grey.