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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:16:17 GMT
I really liked Helter Skelter when I was in high school. I was fascinated not only by the entire scenario, but by the detective (was it Bugliosi?). I used to watch the real life Cold Case Files religiously, because...well, 8th house and heavy Pluto, lol. Pluto trine Mercury, etc. But yes, I would probably not want to read it now. I actually read it a few times over the years. Same copy is still on my bookshelf, as is my first copy of A Wrinkle in Time that I bought when I was in 3rd grade (read: 1983). 2nd house Virgo Moon loves her books.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 0:18:46 GMT
GOOD GOD, MAN! You guys need to run to your local library and read A Wrinkle in Time! I went to the library this afternoon and they didn't even have a regular copy. Unbelievable. They have audio, large print, English as a second language, and graphic novel versions, but not a regular copy. I got the graphic novel. Hope that doesn't spoil anything. I'm just too curious to wait. I also got Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Lovers Heart. <3 Soulmate stories, awwww. And a very highbrow intellectual book. I've been feeling much less romantic than usual lately (transiting Neptune square my Neptune?) so I'm trying to revive that part of me that actually cares when two people bump into each other and immediately fall in love, or "just know" it's The One.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 0:21:42 GMT
Ava, "Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Lovers Heart."Is that like Chicken Soup for the <gobbledygook> Soul?
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:21:43 GMT
This one is also sitting near my bed at the moment, it's a long-held favorite. I lived briefly outside of Detroit in my early twenties (don't ask) in the lovely city of Romulus. I've seen a lot of the buildings in these pictures, and it really is fascinating. He took a picture of the same place from the same angle every year, and it's like slowly watching the buildings deteriorate or be removed entirely. Beautiful, old historic houses and structures that are now basically just a part of the Detroit ghetto and scarier neighborhoods. But absolutely amazing architecture. <3 www.amazon.com/American-Ruins-Camilo-J-Vergara/dp/1580930565
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:23:30 GMT
GOOD GOD, MAN! You guys need to run to your local library and read A Wrinkle in Time! I went to the library this afternoon and they didn't even have a regular copy. Unbelievable. They have audio, large print, English as a second language, and graphic novel versions, but not a regular copy. I got the graphic novel. Hope that doesn't spoil anything. I'm just too curious to wait. I also got Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Lovers Heart. <3 Soulmate stories, awwww. And a very highbrow intellectual book. I've been feeling much less romantic than usual lately (transiting Neptune square my Neptune?) so I'm trying to revive that part of me that actually cares when two people bump into each other and immediately fall in love, or "just know" it's The One. NOOOoooo! Don't DO IIIITTT! Lol. I would read the book first. Did they have seriously zero copies?? Or were they all checked out? That's just crazy! I have at least three copies, ha. I'll mail you one.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 0:23:41 GMT
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:27:41 GMT
I love stuff like that. My most recent favorite photographer is Johnny Joo, and he does some pretty amazing work in a nearby area (Ohio, I think). LOVE that guy's stuff. But it's not like this book, it's just really amazing photographs of abandoned places. I think his site is called Architectural Afterlife.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 0:33:55 GMT
The Secret Garden...! So many memories, man I love that one. Actually, that was the first novel I ever read. I agree, that & Harry Potter - are ones that adults can read over n over; and also read to their children. Speaking of.. practically all of Enid Blyton's books were a big favourite with me, as a kid. Especially "The Secret Island". Haven't read A Wrinkle in Time, though.. Might take it up one of these days. I didn't know who Enid Blyton was so I looked her up. Now I want to read that, too! A lot of kids' books are just as interesting as adult books... Though I hardly read any fiction.
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:35:07 GMT
I don't read much fiction, either. But when I do, it's usually an old favorite children's book.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 0:40:41 GMT
Ava , "Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Lovers Heart."Is that like Chicken Soup for the <gobbledygook> Soul? Yes, but I assume that is vegan organic fair trade Hot Chocolate, not chicken soup. The first story I read was not inspiring. It's like they compressed two life stories into a few paragraphs. Actually here is the whole deal: Jane went to India and asked a mystical lady for a soulmate, and she dreamed about him and then met him. He said he dreamed about her, too. They wanted to hug when they first met, but didn't. That would have been crazy. He was married but ignore that whole part. Jane and her soulmate went to India exactly one year later and got married. The End.
Edit: OMG this is post 111 and I'm talking about soul mates! Not even intentional!
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 0:43:22 GMT
Also, I'm not trying to copy you with my avatar switch, Ava. Heh. I can't help it that my pr Moon is probably conjunct your natal Moon by now, lol.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 0:47:00 GMT
I love stuff like that. My most recent favorite photographer is Johnny Joo, and he does some pretty amazing work in a nearby area (Ohio, I think). LOVE that guy's stuff. But it's not like this book, it's just really amazing photographs of abandoned places. I think his site is called Architectural Afterlife. I would love books like this, too. I like places like this, as long as they aren't violent. Well we talked about Camden, NJ before. I guess ruins just seem more natural to me sometimes, like a pile of stones? They can be comforting. My pr moon @ 17 Virgo now! And I know you're not copying me, LOL.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 0:47:16 GMT
I didn't know who Enid Blyton was so I looked her up. Now I want to read that, too! A lot of kids' books are just as interesting as adult books... Though I hardly read any fiction. Oh.. Then what sort do you like to read, usually? Those heavy philosophy tomes? I'm seriously asking though.. I know some people who don't read much fiction either, and I'm curious. Enid Blyton is wonderful! She, JK Rowling - walking testaments to Leo's claim to fame, of being such heart-warming story-tellers. If you do read her, be sure to have a snack or two handy. She devotes entire paragraphs to picnic spreads. *_*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 0:50:29 GMT
Yes, but I assume that is vegan organic fair trade Hot Chocolate, not chicken soup. The first story I read was not inspiring. It's like the compressed two life stories into a few paragraphs. Actually here is the whole deal: Jane went to India and asked a mystical lady for a soulmate, and she dreamed about him and then met him. He said he dreamed about her, too. They wanted to hug when they first met, but didn't. That would have been crazy. He was married but ignore that whole part. Jane and her soulmate went to India exactly one year later and got married. The End.
Edit: OMG this is post 111 and I'm talking about soul mates! Not even intentional! Aah! Synchronicity strikes again. LOL @vegan organic fair trade hot chocolate. That story is - well - sounds drab to me too. :/ Maybe there's a better one lurking in the pages..
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 1:09:22 GMT
Ava, I looked at the clock today and it was 1:11. That's very unusual for me, and I actually thought of you! I rarely see the 11:11 or 1:11.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 1:15:10 GMT
@icequeen Yeah I hope there are better stories in there! "If you do read her, be sure to have a snack or two handy. She devotes entire paragraphs to picnic spreads. *_* " Oh sounds lovely! "Then what sort do you like to read, usually? Those heavy philosophy tomes?" Biography, memoir, self-help... I read a lot of books about death, dying, surviving illness, etc. Here's one I'm about to pass off to a friend: A priest talking about his outreach program in LA, dealing with gang warfare. The last book I finished: True story: a girl from Pennsylvania becomes pen pals with a boy from Zimbabwe. He lives in dire straits, it gets worse all the time, and it's not certain his family would have survived without her family's help. Happy ending and they are still best friends.
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 1:21:48 GMT
Ava , I looked at the clock today and it was 1:11. That's very unusual for me, and I actually thought of you! I rarely see the 11:11 or 1:11. Ahhh now I'm creeped out! I actually had a psychic dream last night for the first time in a while. Woke up waiting for something to happen, and it did. So it's an unusual day...
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Post by Violets on Feb 22, 2017 1:23:43 GMT
Sorry, didn't mean to give you the creeps!
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Post by Ava on Feb 22, 2017 1:44:06 GMT
Oh sorry! Just when I first read that my hair stood on end a bit. My crown chakra is overactive lately, still.
I know it's no big deal, that I mentioned 111 and then you did. It's just been a weird day.
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Post by anela on Feb 22, 2017 8:12:32 GMT
For some reason, I'm having trouble replying to longer quotes. @icequeen - hope that works. I did want to read In Cold Blood, but didn't get around to ordering it in. I need to finish Helter Skelter, because I've had it for almost three months, and have worked up a lot of fines. I was really in the mood to tuck into it when I first got it (and a year ago, when I ordered it once before), but then something puts me off. I'm not feeling so good, or I'm too tired. I read more when I was in the van with dad, a few weeks ago, all day, but I was then put off by the girls happily talking about murdering people.
I wasn't impressed by Ann Rule, either - I also wondered if she was telling the truth when she said that she wasn't attracted to him. I'm usually not attracted to that sort of guy, but I didn't think she was telling the truth. I think I had nightmares, partly because I could have been one of his targets: a total sap when it comes to someone needing help, long dark hair, etc. Oh I've been meaning to read Helter Skelter too.. Let me know what you think of it. Ann Rule.. Ha!! That's what I thought. She seemed almost disappointed when she didn't get as much attention from him (at least after he stopped working with her). Wow..you fit his profile!! And unfortunately, good samaritans (usually) make easy targets. Btw -- "but I was then put off by the girls happily talking about murdering people."Do you mean in "Helter Skelter"? Yes, Helter Skelter.
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