Random Bookshelf Reading 33
Question: Today?
Answer: "Many of the responses were witty, some predictable; most, it seemed to me, were self-limiting. One young man stressed technical proficiency above all else--he saw a poem as a well-oiled machine having only to do with precision. Nothing could persuade him of the legitimacy of open forms, nor that poems might do something other than describe. Nevertheless, the discussion that resulted had the desired effect: to allow the students to begin to think about and examine what the role of the poet (and of poetry) might be in a consumer-driven economy. The precarious life of the "free-lance muse" gave them an opportunity to think about the life of a poet as other than a professional career. We had a very lively discussion." (p.29, 30)
From The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Who Teach edited by Robin Behn & Chase Twichell.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 32
Random Bookshelf Reading 32
Question: Today?
Answer: "Paul-Toussaint-Jules Valery used to get up at five in the morning, work until nine, then spend the rest of the day having fun in one way or another." (p.166)
From A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life by Judy Reeves.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Question: Today?
Answer: "Paul-Toussaint-Jules Valery used to get up at five in the morning, work until nine, then spend the rest of the day having fun in one way or another." (p.166)
From A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life by Judy Reeves.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 31
Random Bookshelf Reading 31
Question: Today?
Answer: "-eh-pid (2) tepid, trepid. (3) intrepid." (p.79)
From the Pocket Rhyming Dictionary by Hal Leonard.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Question: Today?
Answer: "-eh-pid (2) tepid, trepid. (3) intrepid." (p.79)
From the Pocket Rhyming Dictionary by Hal Leonard.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Monday, October 10, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 30
Wow! A month of readings already! Here's one from my thesaurus!
Question: Today?
Answer: "confrontation [n] conflict
affray, battle, contest, crisis, dispute, encounter, fight, meeting, set-to, showdown, strife" (p.159)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, edited by the Princeton Language Institute.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Question: Today?
Answer: "confrontation [n] conflict
affray, battle, contest, crisis, dispute, encounter, fight, meeting, set-to, showdown, strife" (p.159)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, edited by the Princeton Language Institute.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 29
I will be posting Stichomancy readings daily on this blog. Here's today's!
Random Bookshelf Reading 29
Question: This week?
Answer: "Regretful. Sometimes carelessly used for regrettable: "The mixup was due to a regretful breakdown in communications." (p.57)
From The Elements of Style: Third Edition by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Random Bookshelf Reading 29
Question: This week?
Answer: "Regretful. Sometimes carelessly used for regrettable: "The mixup was due to a regretful breakdown in communications." (p.57)
From The Elements of Style: Third Edition by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Monday, March 21, 2011
Update
I will not be posting Moon sign changes anymore. My schedule doesn't permit me too. If you would like more info. on Divination, please join us at The Divine Life Google Groups:
http://groups.google.com/group/the-divine-life
We are currently working our way through the I Ching and starting a discussion of the Runes.
See you there!
Anne
http://groups.google.com/group/the-divine-life
We are currently working our way through the I Ching and starting a discussion of the Runes.
See you there!
Anne
Monday, December 13, 2010
December 13th - 19th Moons
We start the week with the Moon in Pisces.
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Monday, Dec.13th
Moon in Aries
For the next two days or so the Moon will be in Aries. This is a good time to start a new project, especially one that will have your own unique stamp on it. This is an energetic Moon transit that may give you the push to make new beginnings. This is the start of the Moon cycle. What can you do right now to express your individuality?
11:14pmPST/12:14amMST/1:14amCST/2:14amEST
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Thursday, Dec.16th
Moon in Taurus
For the next two and a half days the Moon will be in Taurus. This is an Earthy sign so you may be concerned with your finances, property, or acquiring possessions. This is also a good time to garden and enjoy such Taurean pursuits as good food, good drink, and good sex. This is a good time for grounding and centering. How can you enjoy this moment and make it memorable?
10:48am/11:48am/12:48pm/1:48pm
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Saturday, Dec.18th
Moon in Gemini
The Moon is in Gemini for the next two days or so. This is a time for communicating with others through letters, emails, phone calls or conversation. You may visit with siblings or neighbors and make short trips at this time. Pay attention to the meaning behind the message and especially embrace clarity in your communications with others. Can you get your message across and listen to others too?
7:37pm/8:37pm/9:37pm/10:37pm
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Monday, Dec.13th
Moon in Aries
For the next two days or so the Moon will be in Aries. This is a good time to start a new project, especially one that will have your own unique stamp on it. This is an energetic Moon transit that may give you the push to make new beginnings. This is the start of the Moon cycle. What can you do right now to express your individuality?
11:14pmPST/12:14amMST/1:14amCST/2:14amEST
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Thursday, Dec.16th
Moon in Taurus
For the next two and a half days the Moon will be in Taurus. This is an Earthy sign so you may be concerned with your finances, property, or acquiring possessions. This is also a good time to garden and enjoy such Taurean pursuits as good food, good drink, and good sex. This is a good time for grounding and centering. How can you enjoy this moment and make it memorable?
10:48am/11:48am/12:48pm/1:48pm
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Saturday, Dec.18th
Moon in Gemini
The Moon is in Gemini for the next two days or so. This is a time for communicating with others through letters, emails, phone calls or conversation. You may visit with siblings or neighbors and make short trips at this time. Pay attention to the meaning behind the message and especially embrace clarity in your communications with others. Can you get your message across and listen to others too?
7:37pm/8:37pm/9:37pm/10:37pm
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