Well, it IS one of my goals, and I am nothing if not goal-oriented.

I think using the word “atavistic” more than three dozen times in one novel is a bit excessive. And how many times can one’s “breathing promise more”? The story could have been good if told by a writer. I don’t care how many lit courses the guy took in school, I hope he spares us a second book.

For being a horror novel by a popular author, it is very good. It is very disturbing if you have a strong inner eye. Though not a genre I often read anymore, the premise was intriguing enough to hook me in. A very dark ride.

I read the first volume in the old translation. This new translation is much better. I hope the rest of the new editions are as good.

It’s all transcripts! It’s not even like a well-written play. It’s just the actual words, bad grammar and all, falling from the mouths of these people. It should be fascinating, but it’s plodding. I’m trying to keep in mind that ‘this is big-deal history’, but it hurts.

I’ve been dropping weight and changing sizes so fast, I can’t afford new stuff all the time. The Goodwill store by my work gets some of the most beautiful clothes donated. It’s also a great way to pick up things nobody else has. Shopping there also helps the community!

It’s like free fiber! I’ll never go back! It’s also hard to make it too smooshy. The brand is very important. I use some organic brand in a green box (forgot the name). It cooks up like a dream.

I can’t stop! They come in packs of three and it’s so easy to chop the butt off, rinse, cut, stick in a large bowl with some toasted sesame soy or ginger dressing. I can’t stop. I can’t.

The health benefits, of course!

I am trying to acquire a taste for dark chocolate. I am a super-taster towards bitter, so it will take some work. I’ve started on the easy stuff: Hershey’s minis with the nuts & fruit in it. I also have a wonderfully overpriced bar in the fridge I have been nibbling on. yum…