I'm reading a bunch of different books at the moment, more non-fiction than ever before in my life, I think. Currently I'm reading:
Non Fiction
'Couples: Scene From The Inside', Sally Cline
'Taking New Zealand Seriously: The Economics of Decency', Tim Hazledine
'Nothing to Lose: A Sane Guide to Living in a Larger Body', Cheri K. Erdman
'The Way Things Ought To Be', Rush Limbaugh
'Women and Bisexuality', Sue George
'Out of the Past: Gay and Lesbian History 1869 to Present', Neil Miller
'Stupid White Men and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation', Michael Moore
'The Future of Money: Creating New Wealth, Work and a Wiser World', Bernard Lietaer
Fiction
'He, She and It', Marge Piercy
'The King of Torts', John Grisham
Stupid White Men was really good. An inspiring book, in a strange way. It was nice to see that you can be a leftie, a greenie, an idealist, a liberal, and still be smart, cynical, well-informed and educated. And I like that this book doesn't just moan about things, it calls directly for action on a local scale. Involvement is the test of conviction.
The chapter 'Kill Whitey' is the best debunking of racism I've ever come across. After reading it I've become convinced that I'm only scared of my own kind. Already I purposely choose doctors and dentists who are either asian, middle eastern, indian or african, and female if possible.... as far from 'white male' as possible. Unfortunately that means I'm a racist, but based on the evidence presented in that book, you'll find it hard to dispute with me on evidence. :)
Can you remember the first story that you heard? I think mine was 'Noah's Ark'. The first book I remember being read to from was Richard Scary's ABC... Mum would always yawn when she got to the letter 'Y'. I think it was Hilda the Hippo yawning in the illustration or something and Mum was so exhausted by our bedtime that she just couldn't see the word 'yawn' without going out in sympathy.
That book the future of money made me think about how different things can become representations of debt, credit, barter etc. For example around here, it's lighters, because Deb smokes and is absent-minded. By controlling the supply in the lighter market, I can manipulate her bahaviour to owe me favours... Sure, I can lend you a lighter... or a cigarette... in fact, just keep them. Oh, and by the way, can you go grab that vodka and juice from the sleepout? Thanks, mate.
Today I wrote a poem
The Next Step
an alligator shoe
snaps forlornely
in a
rain ruffled gutter
once a
protector of
warm
soft
flesh
now
adrift and
awaiting
the next step
I'm not sure what the first book I was ever read was..it may well have been the very hungry caterpiller by Eric Carle.
The first book I knew off by heart was Hairy Maclairy from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd. I still read it at storytimes with the inflections and emphasis that my mum used.
Nice poem by the way. Lovely imagery, I esp like "rain ruffled gutter".
Posted by: Jenni at June 23, 2004 12:10 PMI like the poem! Especially "snaps forlornely".
I think I can probably organise the Ma Higgins, but am confused, was it fudge flavoured cookies or fudge AND cookies? I'll arrive on Sat 3 July but will be busy at conference til following Thursday. Car is good. I think Regs or Jenni have numbers so I will get them off them. Not long til I'm there!
Posted by: giffy at June 23, 2004 05:33 PMi def remember the very hungry caterpillar being one of the first books i remember, also, being read Winnie the Pooh. when i'm in book stores or TiddlyPom, I try and keep an eye out for old picture books that i had when i was a kid and really loved. like Outside Over There (i think that's my all time fav) and the Kuia and the Spider (which i always found vaguely threatening cos it was a big spider!) and the Night Kitchen and Shockheaded Peter (can't think of the correct, German name off the top of my head - it's cautionary tales for children). i figure while most of them are classics, they won't be as easy to find in the future, and if i one day decide to have kids, those are the books i'd want them to read.
Posted by: Zephfi at June 23, 2004 06:21 PMtotally agree, zephfi, kids books kept now will be so awesome to have later... there's something very connected about handing on books to your kids.
mmmm... fudge + cookies, please :) me very greedy... and misses ma higgins *sniff* It was always such an enticing smell walking through town :) I reckon a hot bread kiosk would do well for the same reason. Mmmmm hot fresh bread with butter or toppings like pesto or hummus... mmmm... yeah I could see that working in Wellington's suit trade. Anyone want to steal the idea and start a business?
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