"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they d
Angry Mockingbirds
"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
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I learned something today from the new National Geographic issue. Mockingbirds are one of the most aggressive birds and will actively protect their nests or territory. Methinks Harper Lee never had a close encounter with one of these bad boys in the midst of the wilderness. If she did maybe she would've wrote about another type of bird. Like a goshawk or something.
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Fun fact: Attila had the emblem of a Goshawk on his helmet.
WARNING If you are reading this then this warning is for you. Every word you read of this useless fine print is another second off your life. Don't youWARNING If you are reading this then this warning is for you. Every word you read of this useless fine print is another second off your life. Don't you have other things to do? Is your life so empty that you honestly can't think of a better way to spend these moments? Or are you so impressed with authority that you give respect and credence to all who claim it? Do you read everything you're supposed to read? Do you think everything you're supposed to think? Buy what you're told you should want? Get out of your apartment. Meet a member of the opposite sex. Stop the excessive shopping and masturbation. Quit your job. Start a fight. Prove you're alive. If you don't claim your humanity you will become a statistic. You have been warned....more
Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Trilogy is one of my favorites. Her style is so unique and the underlying themes in her books are powerful. She has this Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Trilogy is one of my favorites. Her style is so unique and the underlying themes in her books are powerful. She has this way of saying a lot without saying much...if that makes any sense.
If you love wizardry this is the book for you. Ged is the name of the Archmage in this series and unlike Gandalf, who is presented as incorruptible, Ged must battle his own demons to gain redemption. The story is from Ged's point of view so he seems more human than the classical representation of the wizard seen from afar as a powerful figure cloaked in mystery. The second book changes the point of view from Ged to Tenar "The Eaten One". The story goes on to describe a tale of suffering, mercy, and the love that can be felt for strangers even in the the darkest of places. This trilogy is so full of imagery and meaning that I would recommend it to anyone that loves a truly fine fantasy. I would also recommend you read the accompanying Tales from Earthsea and the final book in the series The Other Wind....more
This is one of my favorite fantasy trilogy's of all time. These books are in the small category that have ever utilized something as simple as footnotThis is one of my favorite fantasy trilogy's of all time. These books are in the small category that have ever utilized something as simple as footnotes to add so some much more depth and personality to the story. This epic tale is about an ambitious boy magician named Nathaniel and Bartimaeus, his wise mouth demon. Stroud's depiction of London, and its more sinister and secretive underside are perfect; while reading it you can clearly see the plot unfold in your minds eye. The connections you will develop with the character's are astonishing;(I almost cried man!) and I found myself actually being emotionally invested in these books.
In summary I highly suggest these books to anyone who loves fantasy and a darker kind of humor. Hell! I'd even recommend The Bartimeaus Trilogy to people who don't like fantasy or humor. These book are THAT good....more