Can the adults please smoke?- Page 192
Can the adults please smoke?
Joined: 12/31/69
#4775the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:39pm
I'll avoid degenerating into a discussion of how good I am on top 
So, my suggestion is posting on the 20th - whoever starts the thread just use "BOOK - I, Lucifer" and let the posting begin!
Gotta run - the teacher is home, and the champagne must be poured! Maybe I'll check in later to see what's happened
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4776the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:40pm
I'm BAAAAACK!
There was NO traffic. Sixth Avenue was virtually empty, and they had special bus lanes for the conventioneers...I got a cab right away and flew home.
When I got home the doorman told me that there was no mail delivery because the post office for my area had some kind of a bomb scare. That sucks! (Not about my mail, but about the scare...)
We were also told that tomorrow at 4pm a massive rally is planned on our block at work - to protest Fox News. Now really - that's just stupid! So, the office is closing at 2. Very disruptive.
I had already planned to work a half day tomorrow for personal reasons, and to be out of town for the rest of the week - I guess I'm glad to be going.
I, for one, don't mind the Republican National Convention in New York, but all of the protests are becoming disruptive.
anyway - back to the fun stuff....
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4777the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:41pm
bwayaddict - welcome back! Pour yourself some champagne, and get caught up. If you like books, pay special attention to the current posts - and please join in!
Later, all
#4778the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:41pmGlad to hear you arehome safe NY!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4779the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:42pmboo hoo - I come back and everyone leaves.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4780the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:44pm
bwayaddict - welcome back!
I'm so excited that the Book Club is going to happen!
DG - go ahead and degenerate....we're among friends!
Boobs - thanks for the book idea...I, Lucifer is going to be an interesting group read.
Mom - thanks 
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#4781the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:45pmDon't feel bad, Bwayaddict. I'm gone for weeks at a time lately and nobody ever notices. In fact, when I come back, most people think I'm new. LOL. Some of us just don't leave a alsting impression especially on a thread that moves this fast. Welcome back.
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NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4782the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:46pm
orion - I'm so glad you're going to join the bookclub!!
we'll all be the charter members.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#4783the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:50pm
Oh right..I really have to go. First, NYadgal glad you're home safe and sound. Coffee as usual in the morning my Love.
Orion..you will never be forgotten on this thread...we adore you.
Bwayaddict, I'm so glad you're back too...I thought you were on vacation for some reason and that's why we hadn't heard from you. Glad you got your puter back. Now I really MUST go. Love You All !!!
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
#4784the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:55pmBWB,I feel the same way all you guys and this thread. It's nice to know that after long stressful weeks, when I can finally find the time to log on, there is a place to find some fun and interesting conversation.
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#4785the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 8:59pmThanks for the welcome back. I was gone on vacation for awhile right before my computer quit so I understand you're thinking that I was gone on vacation. So glad to be back at the keyboard. Now what is the book everyone is going to read and who is it by so I know what to look for at the book store.
"The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends." - Shirley MacLaine
#4786the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:00pmThe book is I,Lucifer. Welcome back !!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4787the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:00pm
bye, boobs. I'll miss you.
Coffee early tomorrow, and then I have to go home. 
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#4788the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:15pmNight all quite sleepy. Chat with you all in the morning!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4789the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:21pm
mom - I will be waiting to hear your wonderful news!
Sending you lots of hugs!
Enjoy that magical moment when you hold Elizabeth for the first time!
xoxo
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4790the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:29pm
Time for me to say Goodnight, also.
Not sure I'll be able to post for a few days...so...See You in September!
gee, I suddenly have this on my mind...
September morn
Do you remember how we danced that night away
Two lovers playing scenes from some romantic play
September morning still can make me feel that way
Actually - there are lots of songs about September, aren't there?...
Anyway - 'Night my friends.
See you soon.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4791the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:35pm
Just so we're all on the same page, so to speak
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0802140149/qid=1093916213/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-2011729-5351223?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#4792the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/30/04 at 9:36pm
Perfect - thanks!
(and, no, I haven't left yet...just 5 more minutes...Pleeeeeease??)
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4793the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:22am
Try to Remember, that kind of September . . .
Well, I've ordered my copy of I, Lucifer. So, off we go!
I'll tell you my thoughts on this. These boards have been an excellent opportunity for me to really explore the use of the written word as my only means of communication. All my life I've been interested in how human beings realte to one another, and for me personally, it's always depended greatly on tools like eye contact, voice inflection and gestures. Since I'm wanting to try and get some writing published, this has been a great opportunity to hone my skills of simply getting my point across.
In that time, though, I've found I really respond to some of the personalities that present themselves here. That intrigues me, as I see this becoming more and more how people meet, interact and live out relationships. I feel that doing this 'book club thing' will give those of us who have bonded an opportunity to see just how the interchange can develop. The sharing of thoughts, ideas and emotions is what binds us as humans, and the more we can use this means as a tool, the better it will be for us as time marches forward.
Just because we're 'adults' doesn't mean we can't learn and adapt to the developing world around us
I'm looking forward to sharing my own thoughts with you, and also learning more about how you respond to your own existences by reading and understanding your own expressions.
Viva la future!
#4794the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:40am
hey guys! Wow, I had a lot to catch up on...
but man, this book club sounds awesome! I think I might have to pass on the first book only because I'm simultaneously reading three books right now (I multi-task...the price of having read for almost my entire life and getting a literature degree) and I have to dedicate myself to finishing them before I pick up another dang book...but I will read I, Lucifer...and, in the meantime, I'm going to INSIST that you guys put some of my favorite books into the book club discussion!
Nina, Boooooobs, I will make you love my type of book.
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#4795the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:45ambwaysinger - we all discussed that one of the important elements of the 'club' would be diversity of reading material - so bring it on! And if you're going to read Lucifer anyway, you might as well comment on it - it's only a quick read - we decided it would be good to 'ease' into this process to get our feeling for how it would work.
#4796the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:54am
well, the problem is whether or not I will finish the other three in time to finish Lucifer.
I hope we attempt a lot of different genres, too. I mean, I just finished reading Empire Falls (which is GREAT! Won the Pulitzer) and am now co-reading (hehe) Good Omens, which is a very funny book in the style of Douglas Adams (supernatural comedy).
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#4797the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:59am
"This book is certainly one that can adapt and appeal to people specifically looking for a book focusing on human relations and behavior."
bwaysinger - just read this in the comments section of Amazon for Empire Falls - my interest is piqued! As a literature major, we're going to depend on you to broaden our horizons
#4798the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 2:01am
oh, Dgrant. But I'm such a bad literary major. The whole time I would be reading London (by the way, I VASTLY prefer the Sea Wolf to Call of the Wild), I'd have some crappy, trashy book based on the Star Wars universe in my bag.
But I do indeed love reading some early American guys, specificially Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Edit: I believe Empire Falls is being made into a film. It DEFINITELY would translate well (think Cider House) provided they're true to the very interesting characters.
Updated On: 8/31/04 at 02:01 AM
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#4799the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 8/31/04 at 2:07am
bway - if you're a literary major who reads, then you're not a 'bad' literary major If Star Wars mythology is based on the works of Joseph Campbell, there might be more to them than meets the eye.
Recommend from your heart! That way, we get to know more about how you see the world, and you get to substantiate your view at the same time!
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