28 Dec 18
@Ponderable
I have finished the book now and actually I learned a bit about the near east conflict.
01 Jan 19
@torunn saidThe 28th of December you were reading something else, now another one. You must chain read. My mother was like that just one book right after the other. She told me the same thing as you about books being good company when no one was around.
Books are good company. 🙂
I suggested getting a cat or dog, but she figured they would be too much work. 😉
-VR
01 Jan 19
@very-rusty said'that way I'm always blessed with good company even when I'm on my own.
The 28th of December you were reading something else, now another one. You must chain read. My mother was like that just one book right after the other. She told me the same thing as you about books being good company when no one was around.
I suggested getting a cat or dog, but she figured they would be too much work. 😉
-VR
01 Jan 19
@very-rusty saidyour mother gave you good advice
The 28th of December you were reading something else, now another one. You must chain read. My mother was like that just one book right after the other. She told me the same thing as you about books being good company when no one was around.
I suggested getting a cat or dog, but she figured they would be too much work. 😉
-VR
I try to keep one book going at all times
currently reading 'Valley Forge'
I was ignorant for years in thinking that Valley Forge was a battle
a very good book and cements my belief that Washington was our greatest president
01 Jan 19
@torunn saidI just personally think it is sad a person would have to count on a book for company.
'that way I'm always blessed with good company even when I'm on my own.
I use to visit with my mother as much as possible. I can't imagine what it must be like living alone. I am sure books would be good company if that is the only source you have for companionship.
-VR
@very-rusty saidYou are absolutely wrong there, and I know we are many here who find intellectual challenge in reading. In fact, you are one of the few on this site who claim that reading is a sad substitute for company. We do have time for both friends and books, and family too.
I just personally think it is sad a person would have to count on a book for company.
I use to visit with my mother as much as possible. I can't imagine what it must be like living alone. I am sure books would be good company if that is the only source you have for companionship.
-VR
01 Jan 19
@torunn saidNO, I said I think it is SAD if it is your only means of company!!!
You are absolutely wrong there, and I know we are many here who find intellectual challenge in reading. In fact, you are one of the few on this site who claim that reading is a sad substitute for company. We do have time for both friends and books, and family too.
-VR
@very-rusty saidAnd I say it isn't - I have many friends and a family, and I read books as most other people do because there is so much good literature. Do you really believe people read because they don't have enough company...?
NO, I said I think it is SAD if it is your only means of company!!!
-VR
01 Jan 19
@torunn saidYou are not understanding me....I said I think it is SAD if that is their only means of company. One needs more than a book in their life!!!
And I say it isn't - I have many friends and a family, and I read books as most other people do because there is so much good literature. Do you really believe people read because they don't have enough company...?
THE END!
-VR