Well, I lied again. Somehow between the increase in after school activities, the college visits and chatting with grandparents I have not progressed further in any of my novels. By that I mostly mean 1984, which I would promise to complete by next week, but, at this point, that's probably not going to happen. I can claim it as my goal, though. So goal for the upcoming week: complete 1984. Perhaps this weekend will be kinder to my free-time, but my expectations are rather low.
I have, however, started No Country For Old Men. I had heard several positive reviews of the novel from people I hold in high esteem, but it just didn't work for me. To be fair, I don't really blame the book for the lack of my interest. In the first ten pages the unique approach to dialog (atypical punctuation) stood out to me, but I found the dry imagery and solitude of the opening passage utterly unappealing. Perhaps I'll attempt to give it another try someday, but for now I shall place it back on the shelf.
The Blatantly Copied from HL Because She Has Clever Ideas And I Am Sad And Lazy Section (or Honorable Mentions of the Week):
Gravity Falls.
Lately my sister and I have been engaged in an extensive debate regarding the merits of children's television programs. KF and I have had differing opinions in entertainment since Twilight became a popular series, but I find her unwillingness to accept that genuine enjoyment can be derived from children's programs incredibly frustrating. Gravity Falls, however, has mostly sweet characters with a healthy dose of dry wit and sarcasm in a carefully concocted blend of summer camp meets mystery novel. It has the typical kid with the precocious crush, monster hunts, and oddly enthusiastic help but the heart of the show is the well-paced humor, the genre savvy twins and the endearing approach it takes to the character quirks.
And really, what other kids show could get away with body outlines?
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