If you're interested in learning some things that most people don't know about the Romans, Terry Jones' Barbarians is quite good.
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If you're interested in learning some things that most people don't know about the Romans, Terry Jones' Barbarians is quite good.
Thanks for the suggestion. I just had no idea what a take over machine they were. I'm taking a class about the development of the bible, how it was written, who wrote it, why you can't take it literally, how Christianity came to be, Catholicism, Protestantism, et al - and last night's class focused on the world environment that Jesus was born into. It's been a fascinating class. It's 26 weeks a year for 3 years. I'm in for the long haul. My brain is going to be so big.
And wrinkly, too!
Glad you are enjoying your class!
((((Siggy)))) Always nice to see you posting!
Why is this ringing such a bell in my head?
Big brains.
The big brains.
There's an allusion here, and I'm just not grasping it.
I can't get Iron Maiden's Run To The Hills out of my mind. Hope that's not some sort of subliminal message... 
HollyGolightly , your class sounds fascinating! One of the best classes I ever took was a class on John that went into detail about the history and society of the time the book was depicting and when it was written. I learned so much! Context is everything.
HollyGolightly , your class sounds fascinating! One of the best classes I ever took was a class on John that went into detail about the history and society of the time the book was depicting and when it was written. I learned so much! Context is everything.
I love learning about history. It's fascinating. But I don't like seeing it repeat itself. 
My kiddo was just watching "Arthur" (PBD kids' TV show) and the episode revolved around a locker everyone said was haunted. It was locker 237 and the boy whose ghost supposedly haunts it was named "Jack". A nod to "the Shining" in a cartoon about 3rd graders. Love it!
where do I apply to work as a mod for SK? What a cool job that would be!! Instead, I have to labour in a library...sigh...guess it could be worse, lol.
Re-reading Danse Macabre at the moment, picked up a lovely illustrated copy for three dollars, mint cond. Have some library books to read too, when I've paid my overdue fines...lol
Re-reading Danse Macabre at the moment, picked up a lovely illustrated copy for three dollars, mint cond. Have some library books to read too, when I've paid my overdue fines...lol
Well if you still want to be pulling a paycheck you should probably stick with your library job!
(the SKMB after-hours Moderators are voluntary staff)I would love to be working in a library btw, what a neat job!
Sad about Jonah Lomu only 40 years old. Pretty unstoppable at his peak.
Jonah's death has been heart-breaking. He was doing so well even with the kidney disease. When his transplanted kidney failed it was terrifying, but he was managing with dialysis and was in better health than he had been for a while. Perhaps the flight home from his holiday after the world cup had more of a significant impact on his health than first realised.
My uncle is a 1st cousin of the man that gave Jonah his kidney all those years ago. Jonah was such a beautiful soul, he was definitely a gentle giant... except for on the rugby field, you didn't want to be playing for the opposition, he was formidable.
RIP sweet Jonah Lomu, you are very much missed in the world. ♥
RIP.
I just realized that I only have to work for three days next week, and then I am off for six!
. Two days for the Holiday, Then the weekend comes, and then the move comes. I put in for time.
I am going to have to be supervised.
I just realized that I only have to work for three days next week, and then I am off for six!
. Two days for the Holiday, Then the weekend comes, and then the move comes. I put in for time.I am going to have to be supervised.
Awesome! I loved Arthur when my kids watched it. I think I'm going to start recording it again and enjoy it. I'd love to see that one.
You've got my dream job!
FlakeNoir So sad about your rugby fellow! What a lovely person he was (I had to google, but still).
not_nadine Oh girl! Six days off! What I wouldn't give.
Holy Wow! The TV is on and Wheel of Fortune was just on. Vanna White and Pat Sajack still around? And they don't look much different than they did in 1985. Am I having flashbacks? It was very weird.
You have not seen WHEEL - OF - FORTUNNE since 1985?
They are robots now.
They are robots now.
No olive branch, we never had any disagreement. Just drifted apart. I never really knew her growing up, but bonded together when mom was sick and then passed, mostly saw her in hospital rooms. Then funeral. She took care of it all.
Not since.
I am not going. I will cry.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Even though it is Thanksgiving, do not go if it makes you feel bad. You have enough going on right now with the move.
Just think of all the work you'll get done while the board is closed! (this is what I keep telling myself, anyway).
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