I’ve read this book before. I guess that’s why they call it a re-read.
Between this book and House Of Chains, the fourth book in the series, I’m not sure which one is more jarring. Normally, you don’t expect to have already read 3000 pages of a series and then find out that the first 400 pages of the next book is dedicated to a character … Continue reading the story "Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson"
6 Things I Look Forward To in 2012
There's always lots of lists flying around this time of year.
This is one of them.
- The world NOT ending - I will be completely bummed if this one lets me down, but probably only for a second or so.
- The Houston Texans in their first playoff game - Assuming that the world doesn’t end in the next 16 hours or so, Houston will host its first playoff … Continue reading the story "6 Things I Look Forward To in 2012"
Superman and The Greatest American Hero
I enjoy reading Earl's blog. It's a fun place, full of all kinds of quick-hitters, longer pieces, and pictures from his youth.
It wasn't until recently, though, that I saw the pictures on his site with envy.
Some friends of mine have been talking about sewing, inspiration, and creativity. It made me think about one Hallowe'en from my youth. I would have been in grade 4 … Continue reading the story "Superman and The Greatest American Hero"
2012 Reading Goal: The Books
I mentioned in my last post that I had a definite list of books that I planned to read this year. For your perusal, mockery, commentary, whatever, here they are. Enjoy!
- Midnight Tides: The fifth book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen. I read this book in Vancouver back in 2007. Since Steven Erikson finished writing the series, I started a re-read back in October.
- The … Continue reading the story "2012 Reading Goal: The Books"
2012 Goals and Progress
Happy New Year!
Despite the whimper that was the basically October onward, 2011 was the most post-heavy year in In The Now history. 94 posts graced this site, and while the majority of those came throughout the Summer Blog Challenge, they were words … Continue reading the story "2012 Goals and Progress"
Through The Eyes Of A Toddler
I look in Olivia’s eyes and what I see both heartens and intimidates me. I see the promise of her intellect coming forward. I see every idea she has, every emotion she feels. She wears them without self-consciousness. I see her joys and her pains. I can feel her disappointments and her triumphs seemingly before they happen.
I see a responsibility placed on me. A trust … Continue reading the story "Through The Eyes Of A Toddler"
Glory Days
I was watching an NFL Films Presents special about Joe Gibbs and how he hosted an event for his former players. It was a quick glimpse at players I sort of remember from when I started watching football. I couldn't help but be a little surprised at how close the Washington Redskins were back then. Then I was surprised that my first reaction had been … Continue reading the story "Glory Days"
House of Chains by Steven Erikson
House of Chains is the fourth book in Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen. This entry deals with a lot of fallout from the second book.
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is Epic Fantasy, though it would probably be more appropriate to call it Eeeeeeepiiiiiiic, since it is ten books long and each book is at least 800 pages long.
The scope of the book … Continue reading the story "House of Chains by Steven Erikson"
Oh Hi, Stranger!
Hi! My name is Liam Johnstone.Now, probably most of you already knew that, but I thought it would be fair to reintroduce myself, since it's been so long.
I don't usually feel bad for not blogging. At least, I don't feel bad for you guys. The arrangement is fairly simple. I blog when I feel like it and have time, and you guys read it when … Continue reading the story "Oh Hi, Stranger!"
Remembrance Day 2011
I am continually amazed by the capacity children have for respect. As a Beaver leader, I am frequently put in the position of taking kids who are not interested in listening or sitting still and getting them to pay attention to a talk I have prepared on some subject, a story, or instructions. Usually, early in the year, it’s a little more difficult -- the … Continue reading the story "Remembrance Day 2011"