pooweasel719

@pooweasel719 (49)

United States • Age 37

Joined myLot 17 years ago

"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost"

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What to read after the Narnia Chronicles ?

bunniestar @bunniestar (14) 10 Mar 07

I have just finished reading the Narnia books to my son, who loved them and was wondering what people would recommend to read with him next ? We have read the Harry Potter's - waiting on the new one - the Lord of the Rings and...

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pooweasel719 As you seem to be in a fantasy/sci-fi phase, I would highly recommend any of the following books: A Wrinkle in Time/A Wind in the Door, by Madeline L'Engle-- These are great books, there is a male character involved, which I tried to take into consideration....

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if you where the President of your countrywhat would you do differently ?

FelixLandon @FelixLandon (1113) • Canada 19 Dec 06

what would you change , what would you keep the same ?

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pooweasel719 I'd vote for you. It sounds like you're smarter than 3/4 of the elected representatives we have currently in office!

9 Mar 07

Has anyone read the dark tower by Stephen King?

crosschk @crosschk (818) • United States 1 Dec 06

I liked it. I took a while for him to finish it but it was good. At first I was disappointed in the end but after thinking about tit, I don't know if it could have ended any other way. Thoughts?

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pooweasel719 The books are indeed monumental. They are known as King's magnus opus--his great works. They could only have ended the way they did, and wingedman took the why right out of my mouth. My favorite book was Wizard & Glass, and I'm surprised no one else chose that...

9 Mar 07

Should the Dark Tower Series be made into Movies?

Wingedman @Wingedman (238) • United States 24 Feb 07

After having finished the last of the Dark tower books and starting to read the Dark Tower Comics from Marvel I see more and more the possibility of this phenomenal work becoming a series of films or Cable TV mini-series. But...

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pooweasel719 Good point about Oy! He was one of my favorite characters. I cried and cried when he died...:( I'm not sure about CG vs. muppet. I've always admired Jim Henson's work, and think it definitely could be done that way. It doesn't seem right to have a character...

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the dark tower series...casting?

pooweasel719 @pooweasel719 (49) • United States 4 Mar 07

The rights to Stephen King's opus, the Dark Tower series were recently purchased by J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof of Lost creation fame. My question is this: the Dark Tower is arguably one of the greatest fantasy series ever...

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pooweasel719 I am right there with you on almost every point you've made. Clint Eastwood would have been perfect for Roland--10 years ago. And I agree with keeping Cromwell as Callahan. I like Gyllenhall fo Eddie, alot, but I'm not sure about Jennifer Hudson...I see where...

9 Mar 07

How long will Lost last?

cd_lear @cd_lear (74) 6 Mar 07

How many seasons do you think Lost can and/or will last for? Personally I can't get enough. I both love and hate the way it is written so that just as you finally learning something new, several more mysteries land in your...

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pooweasel719 My info comes via thetailsection.com, my fave Lost spoiler/exclusive site. JJ Abrams and Damon Lindelof have planned Lost to go 2 more seasons, but like an above response, ABC is pushing to keep the money rolling in, and don't want to set a finale date. I love...

8 Mar 07

What other book series is comparable with Lord of the Rings in Fantasy fiction?

ram_cv @ram_cv (16513) • India 28 Feb 07

I have read a lot of fantasy fiction series like Harry Potter series and even recently I read Eragon. I want to know from others at mylot as to which other fantasy fiction series is comparable to Lord of the Rings?

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pooweasel719 you're right. dune is definitely science fiction, not fantasy, but it is an amazing series! i'm partial to the first few books, again, a series rich in it's own mythology and history. i also highly recommend these books!

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New Classics

emeraldisle @emeraldisle (13139) • United States 26 Feb 07

If you were going to set up a reading list for students to ready today what books would you choose? Would you pick the same ones we had to read when we went to school or would you pick different ones? For myself I'd pick more...

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pooweasel719 I agree with most of the authors mentioned here. I actually had to read most of them (Blume, Golden, Heinlein, etc) in school, I credit my teacher for that though, not the school. As an aspiring teacher myself, I'd recommend both modern and classic...

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do u read classics...?

Fishish @Fishish (696) • India 3 Mar 07

in these modern times there are so many writers and books are published so very often do u stick to old books or do u try to read the latest? do u read classics or do u prefer modern writers? i prefer classics, they take me to a...

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pooweasel719 Haha. I totally agree with the previous comment. I read both, enjoy the classics more. I adore Tolstoy, Nabokov, Hugo, Stienbeck, Faulkner, etc. The classics are much better woven, as far as characters, plot, pacing, etc. I read more modern books not as often,...

5 Mar 07

Swapping books

enchantedleppard @enchantedleppard (1541) • United States 5 Mar 07

Ok mylot friends.. today is the first time I have learned of this site, www.paperbackswap.com -- its a website where you become a member and list the books you have to swap, you get credits for every 3 you list and you can buy...

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pooweasel719 bookmooch.com is another great site. i was under the impression that pbs gives you credits only for the first 9 books you list, not for additional books you list. is that correct? on bookmooch, you get 1/10 of a credit for each book you list. i haven't decided...

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How Do Feel About Your Girls Being Picked Up For A Date

Grandmaof2 @Grandmaof2 (7579) • Canada 4 Mar 07

How do you feel about once your daughter is old enough to be dating and the fellow comes by to pick her up, do you expect him to come to the door or are you OK with the boyfriend honking the horn and your daughter goes out the...

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pooweasel719 Ha! I'm 20 years old, and any guy who just honks the horn isn't worth any woman's time! I totally believe chivalry is not dead. And any man who was raised properly would know better than to just honk at a girl!

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Do you ever have the time to read the BIBLE?..

raijin @raijin (10345) • Philippines 4 Mar 07

What do you do with it? Do you apply what the teachings told you to do so? I do read it, especially the new testament, because I can understand more what is written on the old testament. As Jesus said, "Do not think that I have...

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pooweasel719 I read the Bible every day. I read it to both my boys before their naps. I think it's important for them to be familiar with the stories, the parables, the character lessons, and the history. I am not a Christian, but my boys one day could be. I was raised...

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It's 7 O'Clock, have you read to your children yet?

dragonstar13 @dragonstar13 (1465) • United States 4 Mar 07

Just a reminder that studies show children who are read to from an early age and are encouraged to read daily do better in school. I just put my 1 year old granddaughter to bed, after we read Fox in Sox together. Granted we only...

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pooweasel719 I have two wonderful boys, 2 and 1. We read constantly at my house, be it together or alone. My 2 year old often pulls his baby brother aside and reads to him, it is too cute! I read all the time anyway, and my boys definitely picked up on that!

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Feb. 27 House episode?

draconess @draconess (650) • Canada 1 Mar 07

Was there a new episode this week, tuesday Feb. 27th? I had to close at work so didn't get home until after it would have been over! If it was a new episode, could someone summarize what happened for me? I hate missing out, it's...

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pooweasel719 As everyone's already said, no new House until the 6th. However, Dave Matthews is making a special appearance so I can't wait till the new episode!

4 Mar 07

What other book series is comparable with Lord of the Rings in Fantasy fiction?

ram_cv @ram_cv (16513) • India 28 Feb 07

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pooweasel719 Another series for you to consider reading is the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. It is considered his life's work, written over a 20+ year period. It consists of 7 books, but is a startlingly quick read. It is an impressive genre-mix of fantasy and...

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What genre is your favorite? Do you ever venture outside of it?

ragmama @ragmama (536) • United States 4 Mar 07

I think most people probably have a favorite genre that they return to often - is that the case for you? If so, what is it, and who are your favorite authors in that genre? Do you ever venture into more unfamiliar territory, or...

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pooweasel719 I don't have a favorite genre either. I do go through *kicks* though. Right now, I'm totally on a sci-fi kick. Reading a lot of Ursula K. LeGuin, Phillip K. Dick, Asimov, etc. I also regularly read trashy romance novels (proudly) and love Gaelen Foley, Suzanne...

4 Mar 07

the dark tower series...casting?

pooweasel719 @pooweasel719 (49) • United States 4 Mar 07

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What is your favorite way to smoke?

chazdubs @chazdubs (249) • United States 7 Feb 07

So, you small population of marijuana smokers... What is your favorite way to smoke the ganja? Is it a bong, a pipe, a chillum, a blunt, a joint, a bubbler, a hitter, etc? I'd say my favorite would have to be a bubbler. It...

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pooweasel719 I prefer to smoke out of a bong, because I agree that a j or a blunt wastes a *bunch* of weed. However, I'm ashamed to say I don't own one. So, I end up rolling a blunt more often than not. I need to get one...anyone have a recommendation for a good head...

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Least favorite?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 1 Mar 07

What is the worst book you have ever read? Why did you read it? What about it made it so bad?

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pooweasel719 "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles. I had to read it in 8th grade, it wasn't a bad book, just boring. Which, I guess, is a bad book.

1 Mar 07