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#91

Mundane Topics / Re: What book are you currentl...

Last post by RefMom3 - May 23, 2025, 10:34:25 PM

My middlest daughter has gotten involved with something called a Silent Book Club. They got together in an independent book store near her in Chicago (called "Bookies," of course) and now meet in a nearby coffee shop. They meet and read silently together, and they don't read the same book. They read whatever they like, in whatever format they prefer, and sit companionably for an hour, just reading together. She says they may talk about what they're reading, whether they're enjoying it, etc., and sometimes members will recommend titles to the others, but basically it's a peaceful gathering of folks just reading together. She says it's calming, and comfortable, without any pressure on having to finish something by a specific date, or analyze something like English majors. I explained the concept to my department at the library, and we're going to start one with our summer reading program and see how people like it.

#92

Mundane Topics / Re: Answer my question with a ...

Last post by RefMom3 - May 23, 2025, 10:25:35 PM

Are you a fan of Metallica, by any chance?

#93

Texas Renaissance Festival / Re: Lawsuit claims Texas Renai...

Last post by Trillium - May 22, 2025, 08:49:57 AM

It is sad. He also lost his mayorship on May. For a man used to getting whatever he wants, these were some severe blows. My thoughts do go out to his family and friends. A death is never easy to deal with, no matter the circumstances.

#94

Texas Renaissance Festival / Re: Lawsuit claims Texas Renai...

Last post by KiltedPrivateer - May 22, 2025, 06:41:39 AM

This is very sad. I can't possibly know George's circumstances, but his friends and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

#95

Mundane Topics / Re: Answer my question with a ...

Last post by KiltedPrivateer - May 22, 2025, 06:36:30 AM

In the grand scheme, does it really matter?

#96

Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Continue the thread

Last post by KiltedPrivateer - May 22, 2025, 06:35:15 AM

Halloween is only 5 months away, which means Christmas isn't that far away, nor the end of the year.

#97

Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Two words!

Last post by KiltedPrivateer - May 22, 2025, 06:33:19 AM

Park bench

#98

Texas Renaissance Festival / Re: Lawsuit claims Texas Renai...

Last post by Trillium - May 21, 2025, 09:35:50 PM

Yes, latest I saw, his death is being investigated as possible suicide

#99

Texas Renaissance Festival / Re: Lawsuit claims Texas Renai...

Last post by Breandan - May 21, 2025, 02:23:42 PM

As a possibly related update, George was found dead this morning, possibly from a gunshot wound according to police scanners.

#100

Mundane Topics / Re: Re: Continue the thread

Last post by laedyfaire - May 21, 2025, 08:31:36 AM

tricks are more fun than treats on Halloween