A tragic climax: the horrifc murder of the popular fiction writer Arnold Baffin by optimisticnad The murder of the prolific popular writer, Arnold Baffin, has shocked the nation. ‘Who?’ you may ask but those who knew him and liked his work are intense in their devotion. Among his titles are: The precious Labyrint, Tobias and the Fallen Angel, A Skull on Fire and my personal favourite – Mysticism and Literature. What made this murder of the ...
I want to join a book club! I've just read Joreads' blog post on joining a book club and I am very jealous. There is one at my local waterstones but I can't attend their meetings because it clashes with my schedule. I would like to set one up but who would come? Has anyone ever watched The Vicar of Dibley (comedy series on BBC 1) - the episode im talking about was a one off christmas special starring the gorgeous Richard Armitage, I'll find it on youtube actually- one moment... they ...
Updated 02-25-2009 at 07:37 AM by optimisticnad
My job involves helping university level students with their I.T and related work/issues. It's a good experience for a teacher wanna-be. However today is hand in day for dissertations. Which means... I am going to kill the next person who even makes eye contact with me, no matter how pathetic and in need of help they look. LIFE!!! You finish uni, feel elated that ...
Contrary to popular belief, I have a very large bedroom. Filled with - what I call valuable treasures, what my dear mother calls clutter. The nerve! I'm always worried that I will go home, up the stairs, open the door and wham! It's tidy and empty. It's very tidy, believe me. Just not her version of tidy. If she had her way I'd be left with minimal furniture and no computer or bookshelf, if she's in a good mood she might leave the bed alone! Next to my dressing table is a magic chair. ...
Updated 04-24-2009 at 06:24 AM by optimisticnad
Does anyone else worry what will happen to all their stuff - mainly books, after they've...'gone'? It sounds slightly materialistic and I should be more worried about loved ones than possessions but it keeps bugging me. That I waste so much time, effort and money collecting so many different things and for what purpose? I think I need to get some sleep. Things always look a little better in the morning. Usually because I can't find my glasses .... Without ...
Updated 02-25-2009 at 07:40 AM by optimisticnad