All Consuming : timbomb

A story about "The Rice Queen Diaries"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:35:01 GMT

by Daniel Gawthrop

My friend Andy handed me this book which purports to be a thoughtful inquiry into the life of an Anglo guy who prefers to shag Asian guys, but although he name checks lots of postmodern writers and quotes lots of clever people, he never seems to really reflect much on what he’s doing or why he’s doing it. It’s entertaining, but as a “thoughtful inquiry” it’s disappointing.

A story about "Interstate 60"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:29:53 GMT

Interstate 60

by Bob Gale

somewhat odd film with Gary OIdman playing an American version of a faery from an olde englishe folke tale. Young man winds up on a sidheway (Interstate 60) and has to rescue a damsel in distress from an town full of lawyers.

A story about "Revelations of the Golden Dawn"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:34 GMT

Revelations of the Golden Dawn

by Robert A. Gilbert

Really fascinating account of the main players in the original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. I was really sketchy on the history of this Order, so it was great to see it all woven together. Just enough of a ‘Golden Dawn Confidential’ to keep you interested.

A story about "Initiation into Hermetics"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:33 GMT

Initiation into Hermetics

by Franz Bardon

I’ve made a promise to myself to do all the exercises, which I just about never do. Of course, the first ones are all about sitting meditation, as they always are, so I’ve stalled.

A story about "What Color Is Your Parachute 2003: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career (What Color Is Your Parachute)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:33 GMT

What Color Is Your Parachute 2003: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career (What Color Is Your Parachute)

by Richard Nelson Bolles

Everyone tells me that this book is meant to be a must-read, I’ve adopted my flatmate’s copy.

A story about "The Zelator: A Modern Initiate Explores the Ancient Mysteries"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:33 GMT

The Zelator: A Modern Initiate Explores the Ancient Mysteries

by Mark Hedsel

Lordy this guy can go on!

A story about "Tantra for Gay Men"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:32 GMT

Tantra for Gay Men

by Bruce Anderson

Looking forward to working out how I (and my beloved) can reach enlightenment while shagging furiously…

A story about "One Taste"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:32 GMT

One Taste

by Ken Wilber

Fantastic journal by one of the greatest spiritual writers of the late 20th Century… Here’s a guy you can listen to: he meditates daily, falls in love, lifts weights, and has opinions about fashion designers… A teacher for the common people…

A story about "Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:31 GMT

Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers

by Leonard Koren

Short book, but it inspires some thought. I bought it to see if it brought me any inspiration as a software designer.

A story about "Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:31 GMT

Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other

by Osho

Osho is great fun. A scandalous cult leader but full of fun allegories and good advice about loving yourself and The Other. Highly recommended.

A story about "Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:30 GMT

Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously

by Osho

More Osho… I enjoyed Intimacy tremendously, so I thought I’d try this.

A story about "Slant"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:30 GMT

Slant

by Andy Quan

... not really purchased, andy gave it to me as a gift. Sitting next to my bed and I’ll start dipping into it any day now…. or so I hoped. In fact, it’s hard to find time to read poetry. I read a few pieces and they’re lovely. If you see this book, take a dip.

A story about "Feersum Endjinn"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:29 GMT

Feersum Endjinn

by Iain M. Banks

Absolutely transfixed by this… I read everything Banks writes as sci-fi (tip: Iain M. Banks is when he’s writing sci-fi), partly because I love his “Culture” universe. This one is truly eeeerie.

One week or so later… Sadly, this doesn’t seem to be a Culture novel, but it is very mind-bending. Not as fun to read as some of his later stuff.

A story about "The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:29 GMT

The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All

by Tom Atlee

Just saw this on Future Salon and recalled it from a bookshop somewhere. Now I want it. Curse Amazon for not having a .com.au!

A story about "The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:29 GMT

The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World That Works for All

by Tom Atlee

I’m not reading it because I need to find it first, but AC doesn’t let me say that…

A story about "Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems and the Economic World"

nobody@allconsuming.net (timbomb) — Wed, 25 May 2005 05:14:28 GMT

Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems and the Economic World

by Kevin Kelly

I’m about ten years behind everyone else in understanding complex systems, but Dave Snowden raving about “social complexity” persuaded me to finally pull Kelly out of the book pile and take a look. Let’s see.