I love ebooks. I like being able to change the font size, read them at 3am without disturbing my wife, their portability...
Most of all, I like that they can be produced independently, without pandering to large publishing houses and that a higher percentage of sales money goes to the author.
But I accept that I'm in the minority with this view.
I have noticed that when I go to live concerts that when I close my eyes to listen the experience changes. The music is fuller and deeper, I can hear the instrument differences clearer and can appreciate the total sound more. Is this an indication of how much mental resources vision consumes? Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon?
I love cheesy, whimsical solo jazz guitar like Earl Klugh and also slamming, disgusting death metal and hardcore music. Within my friend group, I don't get to enjoy these things with anyone else. Some of the particularly heavy and niche metal bands I love have been a truly personal and internal experience as I haven't been able to enjoy or discuss them with anyone else.
I like drinking instant coffee. It’s not the best coffee in the world, but it’s what I keep in the house. I still get a kick savouring the morning coffee.
If you always drink espresso, it’s very hard to have a great tasting cup, because your standards are so high. So now I like to drink mediocre coffee because it makes espresso taste that much better.
I detested Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I also did not enjoy Walden that much though I respect and admire what Thoreau was getting at. Could not get into Kurt Vonnegut either.
I've tried to read Finite and Infinite Games like 4 times. I can see it on my bookshelf right now. I just cannot get through it! I know Chris says it is a life changing book. The concept is amazing, but the book seems to be a repetitive statement made in evermore complicated ways that I can't wrap my brain around.
I love the word MOIST and use it as frequently as possible. I am also a big fan of solo adventures. No, it’s not just an excuse to avoid work or my family. I can enjoy things on my own and prefer to create my own feeling and opinions before being bludgeoned by the opinions of others (when it comes to music/movies/art especially). I am very into fiction podcasts and audiobooks lately also, which is kinda a solo activity.
I love Coldplay, Enya, Kenny G, oh and dare I say....Phil Collins. My British husband gives me crap every time I am listening (mostly by myself). Where I live everyone loves Bluegrass music and practically worships it. I hate that stuff. It's hard to admit you don't. I love snowy days and I live in a perpetually sunny state where when the sun is not shining everyone is complaining! I don't get it.
As a freshman in a high school Symphonic band, our conductor had monthly drawings and the prize was to have him buy your favorite vinyl. I won one month and asked for the Carpenters album and was laughed at by most of the other band mates.
Somehow I’ve never really liked the Beatles and feel like such an outsider. Yes I’ve listened to a lot.
Years ago, I went to the theaters to watch the film called Burn After Reading. (Amazing cast)
The audience was roaring with laughter the entire movie and I didn’t laugh once. Not because I didn’t get the jokes but I was able to see every one before it happened and so the “surprise” element of the joke was never there for me. I’ve never had that experience with any other film. I even watched it again and had the same experience. Felt strange because so many people I know and respect loved the film.
Lastly, something I love are the mundane errands in life. I like going to the laundromat, the bank, the print shop, I like waiting rooms of all kinds…they are these little moments of pause among the busyness of life.
I much prefer puppets, fabricated props, and animatronics compared to CGI. I legimitely think the former is more evocative and believable in film. IMO, there are physical effects from the 90's, 80's, and even 70's that hold up way better compared to modern CGI. The synthetic feel of CGI turns me off so much to the point I'd rather not watch most movies and shows that rely on CGI heavily.
I've heard CGI described as "looks real but feels fake", and physical effects described as "looks fake but feels real". Although in my experience there are plenty of physical effects that can look real too.
EDM, Techno, House and Trance. The Baltimore rave seen in the early nineties consisted of an old warehouse named Club Paradox. Loved the scene in college because I felt so secure being around people who hated the normal meat market bars. A mixture of people from all walks of life getting along and dancing to 120 beats a minute. Still love it in my fifties, but not clubbing. Too old for that
Favorite band is definitely Dave Matthews Band. Some people hate them and some people love them. I’ve been going to their shows almost every year since late 90s/early 2000s. I love the instruments, the jamming, and especially their lyrics. Lyrics are the only form of poetry I can get down with.
I love ebooks. I like being able to change the font size, read them at 3am without disturbing my wife, their portability...
Most of all, I like that they can be produced independently, without pandering to large publishing houses and that a higher percentage of sales money goes to the author.
But I accept that I'm in the minority with this view.
I have noticed that when I go to live concerts that when I close my eyes to listen the experience changes. The music is fuller and deeper, I can hear the instrument differences clearer and can appreciate the total sound more. Is this an indication of how much mental resources vision consumes? Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon?
I've certainly noticed this in any aural experience: listening to someone read poetry, for example.
Who is ted gaioa and why the hell is his name everywhere I look now ?
Mötley Crüe, Girls Girls Girls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2XdmyBtCRQ
at full volume, quickly followed by a double shot of Pepto Bismol
I love cheesy, whimsical solo jazz guitar like Earl Klugh and also slamming, disgusting death metal and hardcore music. Within my friend group, I don't get to enjoy these things with anyone else. Some of the particularly heavy and niche metal bands I love have been a truly personal and internal experience as I haven't been able to enjoy or discuss them with anyone else.
I don't really get the early pop stuff by The Beatles, before they went psychedelic. I just find it vapid and shallow.
I like drinking instant coffee. It’s not the best coffee in the world, but it’s what I keep in the house. I still get a kick savouring the morning coffee.
If you always drink espresso, it’s very hard to have a great tasting cup, because your standards are so high. So now I like to drink mediocre coffee because it makes espresso taste that much better.
I detested Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I also did not enjoy Walden that much though I respect and admire what Thoreau was getting at. Could not get into Kurt Vonnegut either.
Confederacy of Dunces. So many people recommended that book to me. Started it three times and could never get into it.
Haven’t tried that one yet. Might wait a few more years now before I do
I've tried to read Finite and Infinite Games like 4 times. I can see it on my bookshelf right now. I just cannot get through it! I know Chris says it is a life changing book. The concept is amazing, but the book seems to be a repetitive statement made in evermore complicated ways that I can't wrap my brain around.
I actually enjoyed Finite and Infinite Games from Chris’s recommendation years ago lol
Simon Sinek published “The Infinite Game” a few years ago which used Carse’s book as a springboard. Maybe that might be more accessible?
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out.
I love the word MOIST and use it as frequently as possible. I am also a big fan of solo adventures. No, it’s not just an excuse to avoid work or my family. I can enjoy things on my own and prefer to create my own feeling and opinions before being bludgeoned by the opinions of others (when it comes to music/movies/art especially). I am very into fiction podcasts and audiobooks lately also, which is kinda a solo activity.
Moist is a good word. I was with a woman for years (non-native English speaker) who always said "moisty." Still makes me smile.
The movie Cloud Atlas.
I love Coldplay, Enya, Kenny G, oh and dare I say....Phil Collins. My British husband gives me crap every time I am listening (mostly by myself). Where I live everyone loves Bluegrass music and practically worships it. I hate that stuff. It's hard to admit you don't. I love snowy days and I live in a perpetually sunny state where when the sun is not shining everyone is complaining! I don't get it.
I can get zoned out on Enya, for sure. Love me some sappy Elton John, Carpenters, America.
As a freshman in a high school Symphonic band, our conductor had monthly drawings and the prize was to have him buy your favorite vinyl. I won one month and asked for the Carpenters album and was laughed at by most of the other band mates.
Somehow I’ve never really liked the Beatles and feel like such an outsider. Yes I’ve listened to a lot.
Years ago, I went to the theaters to watch the film called Burn After Reading. (Amazing cast)
The audience was roaring with laughter the entire movie and I didn’t laugh once. Not because I didn’t get the jokes but I was able to see every one before it happened and so the “surprise” element of the joke was never there for me. I’ve never had that experience with any other film. I even watched it again and had the same experience. Felt strange because so many people I know and respect loved the film.
Lastly, something I love are the mundane errands in life. I like going to the laundromat, the bank, the print shop, I like waiting rooms of all kinds…they are these little moments of pause among the busyness of life.
I much prefer puppets, fabricated props, and animatronics compared to CGI. I legimitely think the former is more evocative and believable in film. IMO, there are physical effects from the 90's, 80's, and even 70's that hold up way better compared to modern CGI. The synthetic feel of CGI turns me off so much to the point I'd rather not watch most movies and shows that rely on CGI heavily.
I've heard CGI described as "looks real but feels fake", and physical effects described as "looks fake but feels real". Although in my experience there are plenty of physical effects that can look real too.
EDM, Techno, House and Trance. The Baltimore rave seen in the early nineties consisted of an old warehouse named Club Paradox. Loved the scene in college because I felt so secure being around people who hated the normal meat market bars. A mixture of people from all walks of life getting along and dancing to 120 beats a minute. Still love it in my fifties, but not clubbing. Too old for that
The beautiful armpit scent of a woman. Love it. And will lick it if given permission. Hahahaha
Favorite band is definitely Dave Matthews Band. Some people hate them and some people love them. I’ve been going to their shows almost every year since late 90s/early 2000s. I love the instruments, the jamming, and especially their lyrics. Lyrics are the only form of poetry I can get down with.