the wind fanning the ash of a flickering thought
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 08:39 pmSummary of the last few days: Bleh.
Slightly longer summary: My body seems to be upset, but I can't tell if it's upset with me or upset with my medication. Left a message with the neurologist's voice mail, so hopefully I'll get some kind of clue tomorrow. As a result of the general oogieness, I barely managed to go anywhere until yesterday (when I had to return a library book).
Book finished today: Kit Whitfield's Benighted (entitled Bareback in the UK; retitled for US market because Yanks are more dirty-minded than Brits (who knew?)). This book wrecked me, people. Think prejudice, PTSD, and bureaucracy. Also people who would, if they lived in our world, be referred to as "werewolves," but in the book's alternate universe are known as "normal humans." The story's told from the point of view of one of the rare folks with a birth defect that makes them unable to transform when the full moon rises, an oppressed minority that still has a vital role to play in society--a role which gives them the opportunity to use all those glorious old techniques their predecessors came up with during the Inquisition. It's a very well-written book, stunning in some ways, but not the sort of thing you should read if you're in the mood for something light'n'fluffy.
Next book in the queue: There is no queue. Do any of you have something light'n'fluffy to recommend?
Way I woke myself up after the requisite afternoon nap: Finally listening to last Monday's Just a Minute, followed by the most recent News Quiz. Followed this up with a friendly conversation with a relative, which is always a nice touch.
Question of the evening: So, how are the rest of you doing?
Slightly longer summary: My body seems to be upset, but I can't tell if it's upset with me or upset with my medication. Left a message with the neurologist's voice mail, so hopefully I'll get some kind of clue tomorrow. As a result of the general oogieness, I barely managed to go anywhere until yesterday (when I had to return a library book).
Book finished today: Kit Whitfield's Benighted (entitled Bareback in the UK; retitled for US market because Yanks are more dirty-minded than Brits (who knew?)). This book wrecked me, people. Think prejudice, PTSD, and bureaucracy. Also people who would, if they lived in our world, be referred to as "werewolves," but in the book's alternate universe are known as "normal humans." The story's told from the point of view of one of the rare folks with a birth defect that makes them unable to transform when the full moon rises, an oppressed minority that still has a vital role to play in society--a role which gives them the opportunity to use all those glorious old techniques their predecessors came up with during the Inquisition. It's a very well-written book, stunning in some ways, but not the sort of thing you should read if you're in the mood for something light'n'fluffy.
Next book in the queue: There is no queue. Do any of you have something light'n'fluffy to recommend?
Way I woke myself up after the requisite afternoon nap: Finally listening to last Monday's Just a Minute, followed by the most recent News Quiz. Followed this up with a friendly conversation with a relative, which is always a nice touch.
Question of the evening: So, how are the rest of you doing?
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