Lit-Net Member Interviews

[Idril]

A Virgil version of continuing education.

I admire that..I think everyone needs to keep their mind active, open and flexible. The more we learn, the more we find we need to learn.

That reminds me of a report I heard on NPR about how as people hit the ages of 35-40, their willingness to try new things steadily decreases. No big news there I guess but they had done some study, focusing mostly on musical and food tastes that said that that's the age, 35-40 where a lot of people stop seeking out new music or new foods and I would imagine, new ideas and theories would fit right in there. They were talking about how important it is to continue to keep learning new things, being introduced to new things and not getting in that 'everything new is bad' phase. Common sense, really. It's nice to see you're bucking the trend, Virgil.

[RJbibliophil]

Yay!! A good interview!! Who's next?

[Koa]

I feel like repeating what others said... great interview!
I'm so impressed by people who learn on their own, as in studying something, there are literally thousands of things I'd like to learn but I'm too lazy and i can't do anything if I don't have a class and exams ahead...I lack discipline That's probably why I'm going to go to Uni again...
So I think what you do is great, especially since you probably don't have that much free time with a job and a wife and a grown-up life

[Virgil]

So I think what you do is great, especially since you probably don't have that much free time with a job and a wife and a grown-up life

Thank you Koa. But it's amazing how much you can squeeze in here and there. Frankly I'm lazy too. I'm sure that not having children makes a difference with spare time.

[SleepyWitch]

I usually dedicate a year or two to learn a specific subject, like classical music or ancient history.

that's such a cool idea! It's so simple only a genius could have come up with it I'll remember that and try it after I finish my univ studies! I like learning new things too, but I'm normally too unorganized to stick to anything for longer stretches of time... this scheme could be really helpful.
your dog is really cute. I think she's my toy dog Fuffel's cousin. He's a golden retriever (as will be immediately obvious from his pic, which I've been promising to post for weeks and still haven't )

[Nightshade]

I think learning is my favourite hobby, and I usually dedicate a year or two to learn a specific subject, like classical music or ancient history

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But dont you get bored if you spend a whole year on somthiing?

[Virgil]

that's such a cool idea! It's so simple only a genius could have come up with it I'll remember that and try it after I finish my univ studies! I like learning new things too, but I'm normally too unorganized to stick to anything for longer stretches of time... this scheme could be really helpful.
your dog is really cute. I think she's my toy dog Fuffel's cousin. He's a golden retriever (as will be immediately obvious from his pic, which I've been promising to post for weeks and still haven't )

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But dont you get bored if you spend a whole year on somthiing?

A year is not too long. It usually means three or four books. You do more for a University class. And I usually break it up with a novels and poetry.

The dog in that picture was my Golden Retriever, Sasha. That picture was taken one or two months before she passed away. She was ill at that point and looks a little haggard. Poor baby.

[SleepyWitch]

oh, sorry to hear that. i thought it was Brandi. poor doggy. I'm sure my Fuffel will howl when I tell him.

[subterranean]

I'd like to see an interview with:

TALIESIN

Yea, both of him/her!

[Shannanigan]

love it, Virg! So nice to know more about you...

Golly but this was an AWESOME idea!

[Virgil]

Thank you Shan.

How about Nightshade or Subterrainian or Koa for the next interview?

[TEND]

I can't decide on who I want to nominate, I'd like to see every member of Lit-Net interviewed!

[Pensive]

I can't decide on who I want to nominate, I'd like to see every member of Lit-Net interviewed!

That's my girl!
I hope that we will be able to interview, if not all, then most of the active litnet members.

[Madhuri]

Who is next then?? I am curious to know.

[AimusSage]

Patience, patience, it'll be revealed soon enough