Karen Carlson
@sloopie72.bsky.social
And do not call the tortoise unworthy because she is not something else. - Walt Whitman
I read a lot. Then I blog about it so I don't forget.
https://sloopie72.wordpress.com/
I read a lot. Then I blog about it so I don't forget.
https://sloopie72.wordpress.com/
Name a non-English film.
Le Maître de musique
Belgian (in French)
Le Maître de musique
Belgian (in French)
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Name a non-English film.
Le Maître de musique
Belgian (in French)
Le Maître de musique
Belgian (in French)
then in the same Alcott story "Natural Light" there's just when Mother died. The syntax forces you, in both these cases, to stop and consider, thus emphasizing the passages (at least, that's my theory):
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
then in the same Alcott story "Natural Light" there's just when Mother died. The syntax forces you, in both these cases, to stop and consider, thus emphasizing the passages (at least, that's my theory):
Kathleen Alcott's “Natural Light” from Zoetrope All-Story #22.1 and BASS 2019 has a couple of interesting examples of strange syntax. First, "Growing up his beliefs" - I keep looking that up to make sure I copied it correctly, and I did: his beliefs are a stake, and I grew up them as a vine:
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Kathleen Alcott's “Natural Light” from Zoetrope All-Story #22.1 and BASS 2019 has a couple of interesting examples of strange syntax. First, "Growing up his beliefs" - I keep looking that up to make sure I copied it correctly, and I did: his beliefs are a stake, and I grew up them as a vine:
Thomas Bernhard, from his microfiction collection, The Voice Translator, in translation (which might affect syntax in ways he didn't intend): he used italics unpredictably, but that was only the start of it. The flash "Prescription", with my comments/questions from my blog post:
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Thomas Bernhard, from his microfiction collection, The Voice Translator, in translation (which might affect syntax in ways he didn't intend): he used italics unpredictably, but that was only the start of it. The flash "Prescription", with my comments/questions from my blog post:
Now you're just mocking me...
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Now you're just mocking me...
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Doctor Who,” or “Transformers".
October 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Doctor Who,” or “Transformers".
I'm heading into my annual Reading of the BASS - Best American Short Stories. Hope to finish by the end of the year. I'm particularly excited about his edition, since 1) a new series editor has assumed charge, and 2) I have a long e-acquaintance with guest editor Celeste Ng.
October 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm heading into my annual Reading of the BASS - Best American Short Stories. Hope to finish by the end of the year. I'm particularly excited about his edition, since 1) a new series editor has assumed charge, and 2) I have a long e-acquaintance with guest editor Celeste Ng.
Just arrived from @printbookstore.bsky.social - along with @dan-sinnamon.bsky.social 's latest and a little sop to my current obsession with ancient Greece. Wheee!
I used to tag Heidi with my open and close posts; I plan to do that with you this year, if that's ok. Aiming for Monday.
I used to tag Heidi with my open and close posts; I plan to do that with you this year, if that's ok. Aiming for Monday.
October 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Just arrived from @printbookstore.bsky.social - along with @dan-sinnamon.bsky.social 's latest and a little sop to my current obsession with ancient Greece. Wheee!
I used to tag Heidi with my open and close posts; I plan to do that with you this year, if that's ok. Aiming for Monday.
I used to tag Heidi with my open and close posts; I plan to do that with you this year, if that's ok. Aiming for Monday.
I just started Herodotus, Histories. I thought it'd be a slog, but it's delightful, partly because he's a storyteller, and partly because the Landmark Edition is designed for the non-scholar: readable, lots of notes, maps every couple of pages.
October 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I just started Herodotus, Histories. I thought it'd be a slog, but it's delightful, partly because he's a storyteller, and partly because the Landmark Edition is designed for the non-scholar: readable, lots of notes, maps every couple of pages.
Today's windows start image: Coincidence?
October 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today's windows start image: Coincidence?
FINAL ENTRY!!!
#20TBRbookchallenge
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Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#20 of 20 #Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#20 of 20 #Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
FINAL ENTRY!!!
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#20 of 20 #Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#20 of 20 #Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#19 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#19 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#19 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#19 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#18 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#18 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#18 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#18 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
Now here is a most appropriate random sequence of unrelated posts: (feel better!)
October 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Now here is a most appropriate random sequence of unrelated posts: (feel better!)
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#17 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#17 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#17 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#17 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
While I loved the phototour of New Brunswick (Kingsbrae Garden was a particular favorite of mine), I'm so glad you're back!
I'm reading Hesiod. There's a story behind this, but it's long and not very interesting. Let's just say it started with the 'post pics of your TBR shelf' thread.
I'm reading Hesiod. There's a story behind this, but it's long and not very interesting. Let's just say it started with the 'post pics of your TBR shelf' thread.
October 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
While I loved the phototour of New Brunswick (Kingsbrae Garden was a particular favorite of mine), I'm so glad you're back!
I'm reading Hesiod. There's a story behind this, but it's long and not very interesting. Let's just say it started with the 'post pics of your TBR shelf' thread.
I'm reading Hesiod. There's a story behind this, but it's long and not very interesting. Let's just say it started with the 'post pics of your TBR shelf' thread.
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#16 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored. (oops, missed yesterday)
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#16 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored. (oops, missed yesterday)
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#16 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored. (oops, missed yesterday)
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#16 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored. (oops, missed yesterday)
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#15 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#15 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#15 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#15 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#14 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#14 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#14 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#14 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#13 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#11 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#11 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#11 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#11 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#10 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#10 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#10 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#10 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
Maybe I should be more worried, because that's been my experience for years. I'm in the cheap seats, so have no idea what post they're finding. I just assume they all landed on my lawn by mistake, while looking for something more interesting.
October 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Maybe I should be more worried, because that's been my experience for years. I'm in the cheap seats, so have no idea what post they're finding. I just assume they all landed on my lawn by mistake, while looking for something more interesting.
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#9 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#9 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#20TBRbookchallenge
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#9 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky
💙📚
Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.
#9 of ?20 or until I forget or get bored.
#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky