May. 16th, 2004

Book done!

May. 16th, 2004 01:40 pm
mikekn: (Books)
12. The Science of Discworld II: The Globe - Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen - [791/1482 53.37%]

Some books I just fly though, while others I seem to crawl through.  This one was a crawl.  It's an exploration of the history of culture, language, art and science with an emphasis on the role of story telling.  In addition to the Discworld short story told in the alternating chapters, they use a lot of Discworld examples.  Interesting stuff, but I wish they included a list of sources or references (not the Discworld ones, the others) - it'd be nice to look up some of their info and get more details.

On to something that's purely fictional :)

Book done!

May. 16th, 2004 01:40 pm
mikekn: (Books)
12. The Science of Discworld II: The Globe - Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen - [791/1482 53.37%]

Some books I just fly though, while others I seem to crawl through.  This one was a crawl.  It's an exploration of the history of culture, language, art and science with an emphasis on the role of story telling.  In addition to the Discworld short story told in the alternating chapters, they use a lot of Discworld examples.  Interesting stuff, but I wish they included a list of sources or references (not the Discworld ones, the others) - it'd be nice to look up some of their info and get more details.

On to something that's purely fictional :)
mikekn: (Fnord)
The ice maker in my freezer somehow managed to make hollow ice cubes.  Very clever that.

Just finished a doughnut sundae.  There is a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins store near us and ever since it opened I kept wanting a doughnut sundae.  While it wasn't on the menu, the guy at the counter didn't react strangely to the request.  Old fashion glazed, Oreo cookie ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream.
mikekn: (Fnord)
The ice maker in my freezer somehow managed to make hollow ice cubes.  Very clever that.

Just finished a doughnut sundae.  There is a Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins store near us and ever since it opened I kept wanting a doughnut sundae.  While it wasn't on the menu, the guy at the counter didn't react strangely to the request.  Old fashion glazed, Oreo cookie ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream.
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