Media Diary: What Did You Consume Today?

**Terry.Tyson** · 03-06-2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Karen Mahoney

If you ever feel like trying a current(ish) book (fiction) that was hugely inspired by cons, I recommend Holly Black's White Cat. So good!

Kaz

Late response, but will definitely check it out. I am presenting a mini-seminar on using magic, puzzles and gags in training. It went very well and was able to stretch the magic legs a bit again. Taking the presentation to the state capitol then to Phoenix, AZ next month. Proving to be a popular presentation.

Explaining cons and how the mind works while being fooled is useful to trainers who are always looking for new ways to break down learning barriers.

**TheTravis!** · 03-09-2012, 05:25 AM

Finished the latest Stephen King, "11/22/63". It was wonderful. Highly recommend.

For no explicable reason, I have decided it's Showtunes Friday. I'm listening to the "Grease" soundtrack.

**beamish** · 04-09-2012, 09:09 AM

Lately I've been listening to Hatedpig, a lot.

**Karen Mahoney** · 04-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Me and the boyfriend crammed Game of Thrones season one and LOVED it. I was waiting for the whole thing on DVD, and then I had to wait until I had some time. We watched a couple of episodes a night and finished it in less than a week. Now I have to wait for all of Season Two. *sigh* I've never read the books, but maybe I should! (Am a bit scared of spoilers, though.)

Kaz

p.s. I have an unexpected crush on Tyrion "A Lannister always pays his debts" Lannister.

**Terry.Tyson** · 04-10-2012, 09:19 PM

Reading an actual paper book; "Thurston, the last of the world's greatest magicians." In the last couple of years, I've read a truckload of magician biographies and history of stage magic. In a sense, I am reconnecting to a time in my life when magic was quite consuming. Now that I am older, I am able to absorb this new material in a much more reasonable and frankly deeper manner. I can relate to some of the things these fellows were going through.

My favorite was regarding Chung Ling Soo, the famous Chinese magician who wasn't Chinese by a long shot. Real name: William Robinson. Died performing the infamous bullet catching trick.

**beamish** · 04-11-2012, 05:38 PM

Did I consume this?

Or did it consume me?

**beamish** · 04-20-2012, 04:26 AM

Now consuming, live!

**Karen Mahoney** · 07-26-2012, 06:56 AM

This month I have consumed Season One of JUSTIFIED. I am officially in love. My boyfriend (because he is a good soul) has bought me Season Two. I am allowed to watch it when I hit my deadline tomorrow. *grumble*

It took me way too long to get around to watching this - I didn't realise until just recently that the series is based on an Elmore Leonard story.

Please, no spoilers for Season 2 onward. I love it so much! The hero, Raylan Givens is a great character of course (and Timothy Olyphant sure can act), but holy shit Walton Goggins, as Boyd Crowder, is amazing. He seems like a cool guy in Real Life, too. An avid photographer and traveler, in 2009 he took time off work and kept a blog of his journey through India. It's definitely worth a look: hindu to you too

Kaz

**Terry.Tyson** · 07-26-2012, 01:12 PM

Catching up with S2 of SHERLOCK but made the mistake of watching the third, final epi of the season. I was open mouthed astounded how good it was. Saving the other two epis for a plane trip to and from Denver next week. Lord, I love this series and wished there were more to consume.

Listening to WILD by Cheryl Strayed, the story of a troubled, young woman tackling the Pacific Crest Trail. What is incredible is that she was not at all prepared, but merely bought some supplies and headed out for the 1,000 mile+ trek. Solo. I'm about half-way through it and she is beginning to change physically, mentally and spiritally as she faces obstacle after soul and body wrenching obstacle. I am admiring her tenacity and courage all the while shaking my head at her utter foolishness at the outset of the hike. Anyone else faced with her adventure, in the condition and ignorance that she had, would have died. The book does create the oft felt urge to go out and go my own multi-day solo hikes. I often hike alone, but have only backpacked solo for a couple of days. Susan, upon hearing my desire to do so, shuddered.

We'll see what develops in this regard. I may be able to convince her that a week is not too adventurous if I go into familiar countryside. Next year I am planning on doing a portion of the John Muir Trail to include Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S. At 14,495' it indeed formattable. I've not climbed it since I was in my mid-twenties...(ahem, many years and pounds ago...cough, cough) and some of the hike will be solo...so maybe that will work. But I digress.

I picked up The Wood Witch by K. Mahoney again all the while also reading a refresher course on printmaking. My etching press has long been neglected and has been calling to me once more. Oh yes, just finished a steam punk novel by Mark Hodder. Odd, but fun nonetheless.

Post Script: I also just finshed Outliers by M. Gladwell and Imagine by J. Leher. Both deal with the circumstances and conditions necessary for success and creativity, respectively. They are curiously similar...well, maybe not so surprising. Both, recommended.

**Karen Mahoney** · 07-27-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Terry.Tyson

Catching up with S2 of SHERLOCK but made the mistake of watching the third, final epi of the season. I was open mouthed astounded how good it was. Saving the other two epis for a plane trip to and from Denver next week. Lord, I love this series and wished there were more to consume.

Listening to WILD by Cheryl Strayed, the story of a troubled, young woman tackling the Pacific Crest Trail. What is incredible is that she was not at all prepared, but merely bought some supplies and headed out for the 1,000 mile+ trek. Solo. I'm about half-way through it and she is beginning to change physically, mentally and spiritally as she faces obstacle after soul and body wrenching obstacle. I am admiring her tenacity and courage all the while shaking my head at her utter foolishness at the outset of the hike. Anyone else faced with her adventure, in the condition and ignorance that she had, would have died. The book does create the oft felt urge to go out and go my own multi-day solo hikes. I often hike alone, but have only backpacked solo for a couple of days. Susan, upon hearing my desire to do so, shuddered.

We'll see what develops in this regard. I may be able to convince her that a week is not too adventurous if I go into familiar countryside. Next year I am planning on doing a portion of the John Muir Trail to include Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S. At 14,495' it indeed formattable. I've not climbed it since I was in my mid-twenties...(ahem, many years and pounds ago...cough, cough) and some of the hike will be solo...so maybe that will work. But I digress.

I picked up The Wood Witch by K. Mahoney again all the while also reading a refresher course on printmaking. My etching press has long been neglected and has been calling to me once more. Oh yes, just finished a steam punk novel by Mark Hodder. Odd, but fun nonetheless.

Post Script: I also just finshed Outliers by M. Gladwell and Imagine by J. Leher. Both deal with the circumstances and conditions necessary for success and creativity, respectively. They are curiously similar...well, maybe not so surprising. Both, recommended.

So much cool stuff here! (Well, not counting that Wood Witch book... *cough* The Wood QUEEN *cough*

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I've heard a lot about WILD, maybe I should pick it up.

Mark Hodder is on my list of Authors to Try - can't believe I still haven't read anything by him.

I have IMAGINE lined up as my next non-fiction book! Looking forward to that.

Kaz