Bill Sledzik
@toughsledding.bsky.social
Retired college professor from the Midwest. Seeking outdoor adventures and catching up on my reading.
I believe that "Kavalier and Clay" is my favorite Pulitzer winner. More than just a top 10. He really is a master.
February 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I believe that "Kavalier and Clay" is my favorite Pulitzer winner. More than just a top 10. He really is a master.
I nearly gave it up early on, but I usually give a book 25% of the page count. It's an unusual approach O'Brien took. Not your standard narrative.
February 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I nearly gave it up early on, but I usually give a book 25% of the page count. It's an unusual approach O'Brien took. Not your standard narrative.
Saw this tour. 1984. Buffalo, NY. Pure energy.
December 20, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Saw this tour. 1984. Buffalo, NY. Pure energy.
The event shown in this John FIlo photograph took place less than 100 feet from the office I occupied for 15 years (1992-2007). Each trip to work came with a sobering reminder of the evils of war.
December 11, 2024 at 2:04 PM
The event shown in this John FIlo photograph took place less than 100 feet from the office I occupied for 15 years (1992-2007). Each trip to work came with a sobering reminder of the evils of war.
Like you, I try to focus on mindfulness while reading. I also read slowly and still retrace my steps now and again.
December 8, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Like you, I try to focus on mindfulness while reading. I also read slowly and still retrace my steps now and again.
Just awful. So sorry you were put through all that.
December 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Just awful. So sorry you were put through all that.
I'm fortunate having done my time in a professional school (journalism) where a vast majority of faculty were practitioners who turned to teaching. We had our spats, but it was more or less a businesslike atmosphere.
December 3, 2024 at 6:16 PM
I'm fortunate having done my time in a professional school (journalism) where a vast majority of faculty were practitioners who turned to teaching. We had our spats, but it was more or less a businesslike atmosphere.
A good friend and retired dean said she couldn't finish Straight Man. Found it TOO real! Having spent nearly 30 years in the academy myself, I do see her point. But I've read it 3-4 times. Hilarious.
December 3, 2024 at 5:52 PM
A good friend and retired dean said she couldn't finish Straight Man. Found it TOO real! Having spent nearly 30 years in the academy myself, I do see her point. But I've read it 3-4 times. Hilarious.
Most of Russo's books are set in Upstate NY or New England. Maybe it's my familiarity with those places that helps me enjoy the books. As to benefits of re-reading, I agree. It allows us to get more from the text since we have a foundation. I'm often astonished at how much I DON'T remember.
December 3, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Most of Russo's books are set in Upstate NY or New England. Maybe it's my familiarity with those places that helps me enjoy the books. As to benefits of re-reading, I agree. It allows us to get more from the text since we have a foundation. I'm often astonished at how much I DON'T remember.