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  1. I guess when I think of sci-fi, I think of the 'classic' things like Asimov or War of the Worlds type stuff or cheesy 70s pulp fiction w/ cover art of people carrying ray guns. ;):D

     

     

    That's funny! Actually a great deal of science fiction is very thought provoking and philosophical as well as imaginative. I think I am going to enjoy reading these books.

     

    I downloaded and read "Gifts" by Ursula K Leguin earlier this week. I liked the book very much. It was very thoughtful and well written, but the ending seemed abrupt and without resolution. Last night I downloaded "Foundation" by Asimov. I am looking forward to getting into it. I have also wanted to read "Frankenstein" for a while. I have this thread bookmarked, and will be referring back for more suggestions.

     

    Another question: What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy? There seems to be some overlap.

     

    Thanks!

  2. Nice siggy, EL!

    I've been accomplishating in a very different direction lately. The past year and a half has included lots of babies and bellies, with progressively less homeschooling. This year my two oldest are attending a small private school where they are thriving academically as well as socially. Life is different now. I'm not sure when or how I went from homeschooling and making my own clothes to being a "working mom", but I do know that our family is exactly where we are supposed to be. :001_smile:

  3. No Way...do it all the time....

     

    Would you think less of me if you knew it was 12:30 AM and instead of grading dc's schoolwork, I am messing around with mindless facebook tests?? Did you know I am The Skipper from Gilligan's Island (I wanted to be Lovey Howell) and I am most like a rose and I am going to get hit by a car??

     

    ~~Faithe

     

    ummmmm....

     

    ...no judgement here...

    :leaving:

  4. Would you think less of me for ditching school yesterday, packing the kids into the van, and driving over 100 miles to buy some really good fudge????

     

    I was seriously craving some fudge. :lol:

     

    Hardly.

     

    Okay do you all REALLY want to know my deep, dark secret confession that few people know about me???

     

     

     

    Here it is:

    I used to work as a telemarketer. "Sears vinyl siding and replacement windows..." Do you think less of me now??? :tongue_smilie:

  5. do you realize how much time I spend reading this type of thing? my so is always complaining I spend too much time at the computer...if only he knew it was to read pages and pages about important things like this!! :lol:

     

    pie

     

    Well, it is important, pie! If you don't know what I think about what you thought when I said that because I didn't tell you then... well you just may go through your entire life never knowing such insanity exists!!

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