01. Woohoo. I finally got Cloud of the Day (for the Mamma cloud above).
02. Man Booker Prize 2017 shortlist – thoughts? I’ve only read one – let’s just say refugee-magic-realism isn’t my genre.
03. I fell down a TED blackhole yesterday. This. God. She made me cry, for all sorts of reasons.
04. The 2000s. When’s he going to the 80s?!
05. My son got a quarter-pipe for his birthday. Husband is drawing up a waiver for #ALLTHEKIDS in the neighbourhood who are now using our driveway as a skate park. So, of course, this is relevant:
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A waiver for kids to play at your house. That’s some serious stuff. Here’s to no injuries!
Nothing broken yet! 😬
When I was a kid in the bush (Murrayville, Vic 1960) the town got itself a trampoline, briefly. And our star imported footballer landed on his face on the frame. Don’t know who paid, but it was a while before he played.
That’s a fabulous story Bill!
I have saved the Sue Klebold clip to watch tomorrow. My daughter is flying the coop (again) tonight for a long time away. Apparently Sue K’s book is amazing. I listed it on my list of books to get and read. You know that list. It comprises the biggest bulldog clip you’ve ever seen of scraps of papers and notes. I should blog that list.
The clip is compelling and harrowing. I’m interested in the book but a small part of me worries that it will be filled with justifications… The clip suggests not, but… Perhaps I’ll wait for your review?
Just watched ten mins of the TED talk and I don’t think the book will be filled with justifications, rather her attempts to understand. But after seeing the clip, I don’t know that I’ll bother with the book now. I feel very sorry for her but am not compelled to know any more…
I think the clip was comprehensive – suspect the book doesn’t contain much more.
Me too Kate.
Thanks, Kate, for the link to the TED talk. Looks really interesting. Will have to watch it late in the day as it will make me cry too and then I’ll probably get a headache 🤕
I haven’t read any of those Booker Prize books…yet. Exit West is one I’m considering. I read another book by Ali Smith a few years ago…and didn’t like it. But I can see how her writing appeals to some.
That TED video….so sad.
Love the clouds….thanks for sharing.
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Same here, I don’t think Ali Smith’s books are for me so I’m no great hurry to read any of her books, however gorgeous the book covers are 😛
As for the other Booker Prize nominees…I don’t know, lol, we’ll see xD
I thought a quarter-pipe was something you must smoke until I read the rest of the sentence!
Oh and I don’t think I’d seen the 2000s – just the 90s mix. Love them!!!
Yes, I perhaps should clarify the pipe!
Gee, your husband’s not a barrister, by any chance?