13.Sep.2009 Sunday Salon: RIP Short Story Sunday etc
RIP Short Story Sundays
I thought I’d mention a couple of stories that I read this week that coincides with RIP spirit. I’ve just finished Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote and one of the short story that comes with the book is House of Flowers, which I thought had a bit odd balance of 3/4 love story and 1/4 creepy story. Apparently it’s made into musical in 1954!
On Friday, I finished the Tiffany’s book on the way to work and I didn’t have anything to read on the way back (which is a big deal, because the commute normally takes about 1 hour one way!) I was in panic mode for a bit before getting the idea to print out several pages of A Christmas Carol by Dickens at the office. Then I realized that I could actually read it on my iPhone too (I have several free books there for emergency).
By the by, has anyone tried to read books on their iPhone? The screen size is not bad I guess and you can adjust the font size and color, but I still prefer paper compared to screen, even though it’s an extra thing I have to carry in my bag.
Review Thing
My review of Purple Hibiscus is printed on goodreading magazine August 2009 edition!
Made me happy :)
Appreciation Thing
Mark David @ absorbed in words has graciously passed me the Zombie Chicken award. You should visit his wonderful blog too! Thank you Mark!
“The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken– excellence, grace, and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all.”
Risking the wrath of the zombie chickens, I may choose to pass it on later, since looks like a lot of people have already got it!
Has it been a good week for you? Hope it has! And happy Sunday!
mee 