I really enjoy reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy books. I took a try at writing a story in that genre one time and found it really difficult to manage the imagery. Some favorite series: The Spellmonger by Terry Mancour. The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne. The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Do you have a favorite?
I hope you find something here that brings you peace and wonder. A Special Thanks at the end. Hugs.
That first pic made me miss my friend. Had to include this one.
This man deserves the greatest of accolades. He is inspiring, worthy of emulating, and a true national treasure. Thank you Mr. LeVar Burton for Reading Rainbow!!
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Hi. Grand pictures Randy. You introduced me to both The Dresden Files and The Iron Druid. I have not tried the other one you mentioned. Ron and I recently went to our local library to sign up for being able to check out books, audiobooks, and movies over the computer or other devices. As for a series I really enjoyed in my 20s was the Xanth series. The Xanth series, created by Piers Anthony, is a collection of fantasy novels set in a magical land where every character possesses a unique magical ability called a “talent.” The series is known for its humor, wordplay, and a wide variety of fantastical creatures, with 47 books published since its debut in 1977. The mythical land is suspiciously familiar to Florida. Of course I also enjoy books / movies with LGBTQ+ plots and characters. Hugs
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Hi Scottie. I enjoyed the Xanth series years ago as well. You may like The Spellmonger. I think it’s up to 17 main books and a couple of “spin off” type. You will surely find them in the library as they have hit fairly high on the New York list.
Hugs;
randy
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Levar Burton and the (I think) 3rd one up from the bottom-the castle with the beautiful dragon-win for me.
We never get over our furkids who cross the bridge. But, sometimes, they send us another one who needs us.
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Hi Ali; I found a brother/sister pair of gsp’s that need a home. I’m working up my courage to make that decision. The problem: I work so many hours. Is it fair? I don’t know. I guess the fact that they would have eachother as company helps….. I don’t know. One day….
Thank you for the comment.
Hugs -randy
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Understood. When I thought about it, I wondered if the hours and workload are what’s holding you back. It is a valid thing to think about, though true at least they would have each other, too. But you’d maybe want to take some vacation time to get them started, and maybe that won’t work out for you.
She’ll send you the right one/s at the right time. You’ll know what to do.
I went through that whole thing with Maggie for a few days, only to find that I was not in a position to provide the care she needed, which turned out to be, briefly, hospice. A few weeks later, there was a tripod Chi who I really liked, but she is also 8 yo, and Chi’s get weak knees in their front legs; those knees can’t be replaced. She only had one front leg already! That was too much for me, too. Fortunately, there are specialized rescues for both of those lovely doggies, with caretakers younger than I, though I still miss Maggie sometimes (along with the ones who’ve lived here over the years and crossed the bridge.) But Ollie showed up, and seems to be working out!
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Hi Ali; Writing this just before heading out the door. I have always admired the dedication that folks who take on dogs with different needs have for their pets. It’s no small thing, and I think you are like me – a dog is not a temporary distraction, it is a lifetime commitment. To fail in that step, for me, would be personally devastating. I went through that once, having to give back a dog that I just couldn’t provide a good home to, and it broke me into tears suddenly, surprisingly and quite embarrassingly. — lot of ly’s in there —
Have a great day!
Randy
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Hi Ali; Writing this just before heading out the door. I have always admired the dedication that folks who take on dogs with different needs have for their pets. It’s no small thing, and I think you are like me – a dog is not a temporary distraction, it is a lifetime commitment. To fail in that step, for me, would be personally devastating. I went through that once, having to give back a dog that I just couldn’t provide a good home to, and it broke me into tears suddenly, surprisingly and quite embarrassingly. — lot of ly’s in there —
Have a great day!
Randy
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Well, that’s the thing. A person can see in a dog’s face how they feel about their people-they always know when we’re doing our best, and it’s tough to make them know that we’re still doing our best for them when we give them to someone else who can give them what they need. Having been on both sides of that fence now, I can say that they get it, and appreciate it.
Ollie’s previous family is going to stop by so their boys can walk Ollie. It’s still several weeks away, when school’s out and the weather’s calm. I have some concern; he knows where home is, but I wonder if he’ll know them and be concerned that something’s going to happen, or if he’ll even trust them at all. That day could end up being a post!
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