A Passion for Running

Marie threw this to me a few weeks ago and I’m finally doing something with it. Crap, this exercise sure did bring home the realization I do far too little reading. Actually, that’s not quite accurate. I do lots and lots of reading. Lots of business reading at work and lots of web reading at home. What I don’t do much of is book/novel reading! Garsh, I remember a time when you couldn’t tear my eyes away from a novel – even during dinner. Things sure have changed. Anyhoo…

You are stuck inside Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, which book do you want to be?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra by 19th century german philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. That guy was really bent but in a way that makes my mind like being bent. I read this book a LONG time ago while in University and found Nietzsche to be fascinating. Plus, I think his stuff would not go over well in the world of Fahrenheit 451. Philosopher’s never do well in police states.

Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?
Fictional means “not-real” right? So, does that mean Pamela Anderson counts? No? Well, then the answer is “no”. Sheesh. Tough room.

The last book you bought is?
Sorry Marie, The Pose Method of Running by Dr. Nicholas Romanov. What can I say? It’s changing my life.

The last book you read was?
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle. It is sort of a non-bookish book. Kind of a collection of thoughts or meditations. It’s a very tiny little book with lots of deep thoughts. I really liked it and often go back to it just to get my mind onto a new track.

What are you currently reading?
It’s Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong. Powerful, raw, inspiring stuff. Honestly.

Five books you would take to a deserted island?
1. The Bible (I’m copying Marie on this one). I’m not what you’d call a really strong Christian, but I do think the Bible has some great teachings. Plus, opening it is like opening a box of chocolate – you never know what yer gonna git.
2. This stick thing started with Ray Bradbury – an author I love so I’m thinking about his Martain Chronicles. Classic sci-fi.
3. Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution because I’d need something to start a fire with.
4. Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. Because I love that movie and I wonder if the rumour is true that the book is inferior.
5. Either of Stephen Hawking’s Universe: The Cosmos Explained or A Brief History of Time because with all that time on my hands, I might actually be able to concentrate long enough to understand physics for the first time in my life!

So, there’s my answer. Hey Marie, thanks for helping me discover yet another of my inadequencies!

I guess I am supposed to pass on this stick, so I?m throwing it to: Jeff. I can’t wait to hear his picks. Should be some very positive stuff! I think I’ll also throw this to Bev because I know how much she loves lists. Knock yourself out Bev!

…ahh heck, I think I’ll throw this to one more person – Pam because I owe her one for calling me a “girl” the other day.