A jambalaya of an entry

[fredericks]

::hugs FL:: It's great reading about your early writing experiences. Thanks for taking the time to click "reply" and share.

Worked the last OT last night. Man, I really like that floor. It's more spacious than my floor, the axillary staff is much more helpful, the staff in general is more friendly, it's just awesome in a basket of greatness. Last night wasn't too bad, but the night before I had my first patient die during shift. It was a miserable experience, especially since I couldn't find it in me to just let her go (90-odd year old, basically on palliative care, DNR/DNI) and fought to keep her alive until she gave up the ghost around 3AM. We did what we could and, yeah. It was her time.

Sleep has been hard to come by this evening. I snatched a couple of hours here and there, but hopefully I can find a way to become fully rested before my shift tomorrow.

At the Museum of Natural History: a Mythic Creatures Exhibit. Anyone want to head out there with me this upcoming Monday or Tuesday?

I have a S1 of Deep Space Nine to give away (practically - for the low low price of $20 + shipping/handling) as I snagged the S1-7 set Amazon was selling for a majorly discounted price. If anyone wants it reply and let me know.

I'm not reading nearly enough this year. I want to see if I can finish 50 books by year's end. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for works I should tackle? Anything goes.

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[captainschlumpy.livejournal.com]

I wish I could go to the Natural History musuem *pout*
I've been reading the Raised by Wolves series lately amongst other things. Books 1 and 2 are out now. (Brethren and Matelots) They are a good read if you like historical fiction and gay pirates (actually they are privateers) I've got a bit of a problem with some elements of the second book but still very good. Also The Snow Garden by Christopher Rice is good. I can send you the paperback if you want that one. I've read it a couple of times and was just going to take it to the used shop anyway. I might think of something else.....

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I think you mentioned the gay pirates book to me a while back when I posted about a crappy gay thief fantasy book I'd read. What are the issues that you have with the pirates book? And I wouldn't mind being the recipient of The Snow Garden if you still want to get rid of it. You send me that and I'll send you some souvenirs from the Natural History exhibit. :)

[captainschlumpy.livejournal.com]

The issues I had are slightly spoilery but I'll give you the ones that won't give anything away. I always have issues with rape as plot device. You know, people can have a tragic past without rape being involved. It is so overused. I chuckled a little at one of the characters because he is basically Brad Pitt's character from Snatch. Looks, accent, the whole shebang. Actually, most of my issues are with the second book. The first one was pretty awesome and could stand alone. Be prepared for graphic descriptions of everything, sex, bodily functions, war, etc. Considering your field it probably won't bother you :) I really liked how the characters switched from language to language without confusing the reader. The author indicates a shift between languages with the word yes. It's all written in English but it is implied that they are speaking, Castillian, French, German, etc. I really liked it, and not in a fluffy, makes me giggle way like Luck in the Shadows. I'll send Snow Garden out tomorrow!