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Favorite authorsKaren Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, Pearl S. Buck, Pema Chödrön, Ivan Doig, Jasper Fforde, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jonathan Kellerman, C. S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, Ann Rule, Mary Stewart, Amy Tan, J. R. R. Tolkien, Brian L. Weiss, Stephen White (Shared favorites)

About meI am a microbiologist (technician) in a research lab. I also raise Appaloosa horses, and, in the past, have had a small web based business of out-of-print and hard to find Appaloosa books. I worked as an out-of-print book searcher in college and still enjoy book scouting, unusual bindings and first editions. No web site at the current time.

About my libraryReading and horses! The two constant obsessions of my life. OK--my family (daughter in college, and grown son), cats and my black lab figure in there somewhere too.

In the last few years, I've been on a quest to understand myself spiritually and emotionally--to find out who I've become and get a glimmer of where I might be heading. Consequently, I've been reading a wide variety of spirtually based books from a wide variety of traditions along with a deeper study of my own beliefs of Christianity. I've also become interested in psychology (including the dreaded self-help) books.

I also enjoy great mysteries, women's biographies and memoirs along with history, especially local history. And I'm trying to 'beef up' my knowledge of classical and world literature.

I love the tag clouds--both my own and looking at others' and considering how they reflect the interests of their owners.

I always have at least half a dozen books that I'm reading and my to-be-read mountain requires bottled Oxygen to get to the top. I've decided to add my TBR mountain to my LT catalog to eliminate buying doubles of interesting books and to give a better idea of my current interests.

Currently reading (updated 10/20/2009)

Fiction, Literature and Poetry:
Gothic Tales by Elizabeth Gaskel
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Nonfiction:
Things I've Been Silent About by Azar Nafisi
Moving Your Aging Parents by Nancy Daniel Wesson (Early Reviewer)

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Twisted by Jonathan Kellerman
Teaching Company: William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories and Tragedies Peter Saccio

Recently completed:
10/19/2009 Misquoting Jesus : the story behind who changed the Bible and whyby Bart D. Ehrman 4 stars
10/18/2009 The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte 4 stars
10/12/2009 Bloodlure by Nevada Barr 3.5 stars
10/9/2009 Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 4 stars
10/7/2009 audiobook Vanished Smile :The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by Scotti, R. A. 3 stars
10/6/2009 The Likeness by Tara French 4 stars
9/30/2009 The Essential Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 4 stars

9/18/2009 audiobookThe Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd 4 stars
9/16/2009 The Ginseng Hunter: A Novel by Talarigo, Jeff 4 stars
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)] by Richard P. Feynman 4 stars
[West With the Night] by Beryl Markham 4 stars
[Dance of the Dissident Daughter] by Sue Monk Kidd 4 stars
8/27/2009 Yellow Woman and the Beauty of the Spirit by Leslie Marmon Silko 4 stars
8/23/2009 Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry 3.5 stars
8/21/2009 The Pickup by Nadine Gordimer 4 stars
8/18/2009 The Shack by William Paul Young 4 stars 8/16/2009 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery 3.5 stars
The Shack by William Paul Young

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posted by NTIUpstream at 12:53 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2009
hey streamsong:

it does sound like we've got many things in common. I have a friend who lives in Montana and I spent some time with her ... many years go now... in Bozeman where he family lives and in Helena. It's gorgeous gorgeous country.

you mention that your daughter stopped playing when she went to college, but my daughter hopes to double major in science and music. 'course she's only 15 so things may change, but she had a real good experience last Saturday when her marching band got a super rating and Grand Champion at the Old Dominion Dixie Classic in Danville VA.

see you around.
karenmarie
posted by karenmarie at 5:50 pm (EST) on Oct 3, 2008
Thank you for joining Pro and Con (Religion). I hope this is a place where the comfortable are afflicted and the afflicted are comforted. Let’s go it with all seriousness, but I hope we can have great fun at the same time. If I were God, I would part the waters of distance, and instantly transport us all to this great pub I used to frequent in Germany with a group of other Auslanders, but alas, I am but a lowly mortal, and so we have to do this via the internet.

All I ask is that every one remain respectful, even if there are times when you are spewing your coffee over the screen.
posted by Arctic-Stranger at 1:49 pm (EST) on Oct 2, 2008
One either implodes or explodes whereever you are, certainly not "going" anywhere.
posted by Naren559 at 6:09 pm (EST) on Sep 10, 2008
Try My Stroke of Insight by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Also perhaps you'll find: The Messengers by Julia Ingram & G.W. Hardin and The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton Interesting.
posted by Naren559 at 3:55 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2008
"where I might be heading."? Is "life" linear?
posted by Naren559 at 8:18 pm (EST) on Sep 8, 2008
hi friend ;-)
one more week of Gladdich photos to go, so enjoy!
I love horses too, used to ride a lot in my youth.
Anita
posted by FAMeulstee at 7:36 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2008
Just a note of appreciation for your comments on the Christianity thread, which seems to be getting more and more bizarre.
posted by Makifat at 10:48 am (EST) on Aug 25, 2008
Hi Streamsong, I am sorry you were not able to make it over to Seattle for the Meet-Up. We all thought it would be fun to do it next year in Victoria. Maybe you can make that one.
posted by maggie1944 at 7:56 pm (EST) on Aug 10, 2008
Hi Streamsong, Were you able to get a copy of Aberrations? Please feel free to contact me. My email is pennyprz@aol.com. Best - Penelope Przekop, author of Aberrations.
posted by pennyprz at 9:36 am (EST) on Aug 1, 2008
Hi: I will send off the book to you on Friday. Enjoy!
posted by Nitestar at 8:32 am (EST) on Jul 16, 2008
Hi: I am not sure if you are still looking for Aberrations. Let me know if you are. I have finished with my copy and can send it along to you. Thanks. TINA
posted by Nitestar at 3:50 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2008
Have you gotten a copy of aberrations yet? If not, I got an offer to review it but turned it down. I'd be happy to forward you the email, or alternately send your email to the person who was requesting I review it.
posted by trishbrowning at 1:51 pm (EST) on Jul 3, 2008
Unfortunately theology has been dominated by men for a long, long time. Women are getting into the game, and doing quite well. Katherine Lacugna, for instance, wrote a phemonomal book on the Trinity. (She died of cancer about four years ago) and Ellen Charry writes better than good theology.

Most of my theology books are boxed up, and not on here, but in fact I would have to say that more than 95 percent were written by men. That is changing though.
posted by Arctic-Stranger at 8:03 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2008
Thanks for visiting. I knew nothing about narcolepsy before reading it so I found it quite enlightening :) Hope you like it/agree!
posted by Kegsoccer at 4:27 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2008
Hi, thanks for visiting my library. At your recommendation I did join Girlybooks and have ordered a used copy of Maddock's Hildegarde, because for a long time I've wanted to learn more about her. Maybe I'll even find time to pop in on the discussions! This summer already seems to be exceptionally full.
posted by KatsBooks at 10:56 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
Hi, I see you already have an offer for the book. However, I'm giving away a copy of "Aberrations" by Penelope Przekop on my blog if you would like to enter? See here.
posted by Kegsoccer at 3:07 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
Hi. If you can wait a few weeks, I will be getting a copy of this book (I was asked to review it for an online book site) but I have not gotten it yet. Once I have read it and reviewed it, I will be happy to pass it along to you - so let me know if you can't get your hands on a copy.

Thanks. TINA
posted by Nitestar at 2:00 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2008
Hi, just wanted to say hello, noticing you read Barn at the end of the world and Cimmaron, two of my favorites that I don't see mentionned much. Kathy
posted by kateblu at 7:58 am (EST) on Jun 6, 2008
Hi - thanks for the invite! I will certainly take a look see - though I admit to being more of a doer than a talker, with regard to my passion for horses.

I have made my living as an author since 1980, and getting away from the computer after a day, writing, is the best! I've worked with horses for more years than that...

Sometimes the two interests mix - if you are a Green Dragon person, check out the group read they did of To Ride Hell's Chasm.

I appreciate your taking the time to message me - and I think an LT group of horse loving people is a wonderful thing.
posted by JannyWurts at 11:35 am (EST) on May 23, 2008
Better late than never! I just started Marcel Proust's a la Recherche du temps perdu, wondering how I let this go unnoticed for so long.
posted by Arctic-Stranger at 12:30 am (EST) on May 12, 2008
I Love George Steiner, and have read Real Presence. I highly recommend it. Steiner can be rough going at times, not because his writing is hard, but because he struggles with Big Ideas, and does it well. His are books I really need to read a couple of times to really digest his thinking.

He has an excellent book on the differences Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky as well.
posted by Arctic-Stranger at 1:47 pm (EST) on May 9, 2008
No worries, that means I'd forgotten I was supposed to get it, which made it quite a pleasant surprise when the mail came!
posted by DevourerOfBooks at 3:41 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2008
I got Firefly Lane today, thanks!
posted by DevourerOfBooks at 11:51 am (EST) on Apr 17, 2008
My sympathies on the unexpected loss of your kitty. Hope you are doing ok.
posted by fannyprice at 7:37 pm (EST) on Apr 16, 2008
You are welcome. I really enjoy the picture on your profile page, too. Don't you just love LT. I spend entirely too much time here every day.

I am looking forward to the Pac NW get together in August. Hope you can make it.
posted by maggie1944 at 9:46 am (EST) on Apr 10, 2008
Yes, these last few months have been very difficult for me, but I kept extensive notes during that time, and on looking back, I realise that I really learned a lot about myself from the experience. I don't regret what happened in that time, since I gained so much more than I lost. But it has made my life substantially more difficult than it was.

I've checked out the Early Reviewers, but it doesn't really seem to be my cup of tea.

Otherwise, I've been reading Chekhov and I'm going to read War and Peace for my vacation. I'll be spending April with relatives. I'm looking forward to the challenge of it.
posted by nymith at 11:34 am (EST) on Mar 23, 2008
Hello Streamsong. It's been a long time since I was last active on LibraryThing, and I just decided to let you know I'm back.

My abscence was due to some trouble within the family, which still hasn't been sorted out, but I've decided to start socializing here again.

And as soon as I have something to say on the subject of horse books, I'll show up in the horse discussions.
posted by nymith at 9:25 am (EST) on Mar 19, 2008
Hi Streamsong, thanks for the welcome. Horse books were "it" ! for me when a young reader. It is nice now, in retirement, to feel ready to revisit the genre. I enjoy the Horses group.
posted by maggie1944 at 10:50 am (EST) on Mar 14, 2008
Elsewhere you mentioned looking at what we share. . . Doig for you and me: AND since you are interested in horses look for his "Dancing at the Rascal Fair." I took the liberty of teasing him because it begins and ends with horse-mishaps. (It is one of his best. . . led to several others with same characters.) Esta
posted by Esta1923 at 10:38 pm (EST) on Feb 5, 2008
I just read the after-life thread at the group. Thanks. :)

Yes, I've added almost all my books, now; once I got going I couldn't stop. Now I am disappointed that the job is complete. Only solution is to buy more books in order to add them. Aha. :)
posted by GlennCooper at 2:55 am (EST) on Jan 16, 2008
Interested to see that you have the Botkin "Induced After Death Communication" book on your list. We are the only two, so far. Quite fascinating, wasn't it? Particularly the "shared" experiences, when two people "saw" the same thing. Hard to explain that one ...

Anyway, just thought I'd touch base.

- Glenn
posted by GlennCooper at 4:13 am (EST) on Dec 8, 2007
Hi there -- looking at your profile page, a book you might find interesting is Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd (nonfiction). It's a really interesting memoir about her own spiritual quest via Christianity.
posted by teelgee at 3:31 pm (EST) on Dec 3, 2007
Hello back! I'm here in Bozeman and it's currently -6, but that's up 3 degrees! I'm running around in fleece, socks with my slippers, quite the fashion statement. Perfect day to chat on LT and read. I will be venturing out later in the day for Thanksgiving dinner at friends.

How long have you lived in Hamilton? I've only been in Bozeman for a year and half, but I love it here so much.

Hope you are staying warm as well and Happy Thanksgiving.
posted by KimberlyL at 12:29 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2007
Sorry not to have gotten back to you earlier. Herb and I just got our apps (a mare, her '06 and '07 stud colts, and a boarder that's out of our first stallion and a pony) moved out next to our house and we're still hustling to get the new facility set for winter. We've been focused on breeding foundation appaloosas for the last five years or so, but now our goal is to drop back to two good riding horses. It looks like you have some neat books; I look forward to digging into your tags which is an aspect of LT that I also find really nifty. Thanks for the note, Chris
posted by wilpotts at 7:31 am (EST) on Nov 16, 2007
In terms of contemplative spirituality, I would initially recommend Seeking God by Esther de Waal. It's about living in the real world with balance, using Benedictine spirituality as a guideline. Margaret Guenther and Joan Chittister are also fairly well-grounded. Thomas Kelly's book is also very good, but less focused on practical suggestions. The things I have kept in my library are books that I have read more than once so I can heartily vouch for everything there.

I was interested in the Zen and Buddhist thinking some years ago, but have gravitated increasingly to the Benedictine mode of thinking and praying.

Does that help? If not, ask me about a specific title and I can perhaps be a little more concrete in my recommendations.
posted by jillmwo at 7:29 pm (EST) on Nov 12, 2007
I'm curious, streamsong. What have you been reading recently in the field of spirituality that you have found interesting or useful? There isn't as much overlap in our libraries as I might have thought there would be and I'd like to know what titles you have found to be most beneficial.

Jill
posted by jillmwo at 12:02 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2007
Well, feel free to look through my books, but you HAVE to tell me what you really liked. I can make recommendations if you are interested.
posted by Arctic-Stranger at 2:43 pm (EST) on Oct 23, 2007
Thanks for posting a comment. I fear I strayed pretty far from the original subject, though there was plenty of stray subject matter to address :>) It always is an amazing thing to me when I see how riled up people become about religion and religious matters. I think perhaps this is why I like the Tao so much, it is really very simple.
I, like anyone, am always happy to hear when someone agrees with me. I also struggle with the thought that there are many who don't but I have learned that when it comes to politics and religion..........most often those of us who disagree must agree to do so !

It is good none the less to hear from someone who shares the same feelings :>)
posted by faceinbook at 6:29 pm (EST) on Oct 19, 2007
Thanks for your comment! I also liked Kingsolver's point that something is better than nothing, and you don't have to change your entire lifestyle in order to have an impact. I am missing my blog, actually, so I need to make some time soon and get back to it, but I am still settling into the routine. My little one went to Kindergarten this year, and having two in school is a big adjustment. One of these days I will get back to it, though. Thanks for the encouragement.

I like the idea of doing at least one vegan meal per week, too. That doesn't sound nearly as difficult as making a full-time switch, but it is still healthy and gives you a chance to find some great recipes.
posted by sussabmax at 12:29 pm (EST) on Oct 8, 2007
I've always loved anything to do with cats and fairies so I fell in love with kitty-fairey too :-) The artist is Elaina Wagner and she is really quite fantastic. She has other kitty fairies too if you're interested. Her website is www.thumperfantasy.com. I had to laugh when I saw the cat/bunny thread come up in talk, it brought back a lot of funny memories and that was the first one.
posted by Jenson_AKA_DL at 7:26 pm (EST) on Sep 13, 2007
It was a great experience. I loved it and it is the worst preparation for professional theater because in a city Like Chicago you don't necessarily get audiences but MSIP audiences turn out in droves because it is free and a tradition. One of my professors used to say she could always rely on her students being familiar with Shakespeare because of MSIP You still probably saw my fiance or actors I know- I think I've known some every season since I toured. My fiance did Winter's Tale, Midsummer, MacBeth, Julius Caesar, You Can't Take it With You, Taming of the Shrew, Two Gentlemen of Verona and others that I am forgetting. Actually a theater here remounted last summer's production of She Stoops to Conquer with most of the same cast- it was funny it felt like and MSIP show to me so it was odd to see it in Chicago. Boy I miss the mountains.
posted by Marensr at 5:48 pm (EST) on Jul 23, 2007
We did play Hamilton the season I toured which was the Love's Labours Lost and Learned Ladies Season so if you saw either of those you probably saw me. You almost certainly saw my fiance at some point - he did seven seasons with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. It is funny how often I have bumped into people who have seen those shows. I'm glad you are a fan and supporter it is a pretty unique program and I have fond memories of it. I have another librarything friend on here who is the current stage manager for MSIP.
posted by Marensr at 9:38 am (EST) on Jul 19, 2007
Thank you for the compliment about my writing skills. I plan to earn my living as a writer and perhaps someday I will write my auto-biography.

I am indeed keeping a journal, which provides a good reference when I need one.
posted by nymith at 11:04 am (EST) on Jun 5, 2007
In response to your question: it takes about an hour to drive to our nearest large town (where we do our shopping). But the nearest actual town is only two miles away. Its population is eighteen!

Our way of life is very challenging, but more than worthwhile. We use quite a bit of what is already on our land. We chop down a tree or two, put it on saw-horses, and de-bark it with hatchets. We mix clay with sand and straw, and use that to make our walls. We take windows from the abandoned house on our property and use them for ourselves.

And we have started to learn what plants are edible. For instance dandelion and milkweed. Just a few days ago we planted wild ginger in the forest, and everything in the garden seems to be doing well. Strawberries are flouishing, and we're getting plenty of rain. So far this year everything is going very well.
posted by nymith at 7:52 am (EST) on May 30, 2007
Yes it would be great to get the horse group off the ground. I am new to all of this so would welcome you starting something.

My business is indeed quite full this time of year so might be a couple of months before I could do much of anything.

Jim
posted by JimKubiak at 8:56 pm (EST) on May 21, 2007

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