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Laith's MeanderingsWalk 017: Just talkingNot much to say on this one, just a bit of status update and rambling.2022-09-1612 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 016: Rings of PowerToday I rambled a bit about the new Lord of the Rings series The Rings of Power on Amazon.2022-09-0216 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 015: Evening StrollA short evening stroll. We are still trying to get into the rhythm of the new school year and a brief lightning storm got in the way of getting out this morning.
2022-08-3010 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 014: Foggy MondayThe Friday walk didn't happen for reasons, so this morning I rambled about back to school time as well as my recent and planned media consumption.
Jurassic World: Dominion (Extended Edition) - worth a watch, but not exactly a repeated watch.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - This show is off to an excellent start, can't wait to see where it goes.2022-08-2215 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 013: Midweek MusingHad some time to kill while waiting for the middle girl's HS to open up for back to school check-in.
So I took a walk in the neighborhood to take advantage of the cool morning air out in the country.
2022-08-1711 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 012: New Year, New Season?Once again after a long absence I'm back and going to give this a go again.
I rambled mostly about various media I've watched in the last few months.
Due to it being a while since I've done this there are some technical issues (including a break about 2/3 in due to my turn around alarm going off), I think I'm clearly audible over the background noise of the road most of the time.2022-08-1523 min
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Laith's MeanderingsWalk 011: Theater Geeking and Other ThingsMonday October 18th, 2021 :: 7:06am :: 46f and sunny
So life has kept me from getting a walk and talk recorded for a bit, but I'm keeping at it.
Today I rambled about IASTE, films, Sci-Fi television and The Band's Visit
Today's Recommendations:
The Band's Visit (if you can't catch it on stage, check out the original cast album)
Free Guy2021-10-1821 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 010: Back to it. Rambling all the way.Monday October 4th, 2021 :: 7:04am :: 50f and sunny
After almost a year of not doing a talk with my walk (tried a few times but...), I'm going to attempt to get back to it.
Over the past year a lot of things have changed, I touch on a few of them as I traveled.
Recomendations for today:
The Wizzard's Buttler by Nathan Lowell
Salt by EJ Lowell and Nathan Lowell (I haven't read this one yet but based on word of mouth I think its work a read)
F...2021-10-0422 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 009: Lack of Words & Lack of GrudgeAfter far too long I'm back for a ramble. Today I talked about NaNoWriMo, life in general and the need for more cats in science fiction.2020-12-0914 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 008: Cold and the Looming NaNoAfter far too long I did in fact get out for a walk, then lost the recording. So here is a few minutes of my thoughts on the cold, the next few weeks and NaNoWriMo.
Today's link: https://nanowrimo.org/2020-10-2909 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 007: Friday RandomnessToday I was kind of all over the place, it was a nice walk but I didn't really have any coherent themes.
References:
The Expanse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/
Star Trek: Discovery https://www.cbs.com/shows/star-trek-discovery/
The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture, by Gail Carriger https://www.amazon.com/Heroines-Journey-Writers-Readers-Culture-ebook/dp/B08D5ZSNRB/2020-10-0921 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 006: Sunday Superhero StrollToday I walked as part of the virtual walk for the Superhero Heart Run. Normally I would be at Racoon River Park jogging in the 5k during the fundraiser. However, with COVID and the extra concerns for the health of that those we would be there to support the organization decided to have everyone do it virtually. This was a good decision for all, as much fun as the run is it just wouldn't be safe.
https://www.superheroheartrun.com/2020-10-0412 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 005: COVID Concerns CrankinessWherein I vent for far too long on how I think things are going, be aware this is pretty much my just venting on the state of the world and Iowa in particular. So you probably don't really need to listen to me shouting into the void.
Only really one thing directly referenced today and that is the excellent number crunching being done over at https://iowacovid19tracker.org/ where they are trying to keep some accountability and visibility to the numbers coming out from the state as they keep "adjusting" things (as well as using bad...2020-10-0123 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 004: Windy Weekday WonderingsAfter a few days of less pleasant weather and a nasty cold, I got back out for my walk again this afternoon.
Todays comments:
The Expanse on Amazon https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/ (based on novels by James S A Corey https://www.jamessacorey.com/)
The Everyday Novelist (podcast by J Daniel Sawyer) http://everydaynovelist.com/2020-09-2914 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 003: Juggling Jobs JudiciouslyTwo days in a row!
Today I spend some time talking about a good metaphor for how to juggle your work/life balance, and experience some technical issues.2020-09-2314 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 002: Particulates and PodcastsSorry for the break since walk #1, I was out of town and then didn't feel the best yesterday.
Today I rambled for surprisingly long given I didn't have anything specific in mind to speak about at the top of the walk.
Links to things I referenced today:
I Should Be Writing (podcast for want to be fiction writers) by Mur Lafferty http://murverse.com/subscribe-to-podcasts/isbw/
Flash Forward (a podcast about possible & not so possible futures) https://www.flashforwardpod.com/2020-09-2216 minLaith's MeanderingsWalk 001: Stop Signs and Space OperaAs part of my place of business' latest 30-Day Wellness Challenge I've decided to follow in the virtual footsteps of Nathan Lowell and Dave Robison in doing a riff on "Morning Pages" during my daily walks.
Today I spoke about the inspiration for this podcast as well as some good Sci-Fi and the traffic laws.
You can find my various shout-outs below:
Nathan's morning walk at http://www.nathanlowell.com/tommw/ and check out his works on Amazon or Audible https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Lowell/e/B003D54RY4
Dave's walk...2020-09-1810 min
Dan Dan The Art ManBook Memories 06 | Sally PrestonBook Memories guest blog post # 6 by Sally Preston
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BOOK MEMORIES # 6
WARNING: This post contains high degrees of saccharine and dairy. I.E. it's pretty overly sweet and more than a little cheesy.
First let me start with a shout out and thanks to Dan for including me as an occasional writer for posts. It's fun to share, put my own spin on things and since for the most part when I express myself I'm singing or playing an instrument writing is a nice change of pace! Now on to m...2014-04-2500 minDan Dan The Art ManMovie Memories 09 | Laith Preston
Movie Memories guest blog post # 9 by Laith Preston brought to you by www.DanDanTheArtMan.com
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Movies, there are just so many stories I could come up with about movies that I'm not really sure where to begin.
When I think about movies, like most everyone I recall the smell of the popcorn and the quiet in the theater as the previews began, the excitement building as the hero wins through against seemingly impossible odds. However, one of my earliest memories of watching a movie is actually not seeing it on the big screen...2012-12-2100 minDan Dan The Art ManTV Memories 13 | Laith PrestonTV Memories # 13by Laith Preston
When Dan approached me to do another guest post for him, this time on the topic of my TV memories, my first thought was that this would be an easy one to pull together. However, just like the previous post, more and more memories arose as I thought about it. Some of my earliest TV Memories revolve around, surprise, surprise, a children’s show - Mr Roger’s Neighborhood. I can recall the wonder as the trolley dinged along its track, taking us to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
I grew up in Kansas City...2012-05-0400 minDan Dan The Art ManVideogame Memories 13 | Laith PrestonVideogame Memories # 12
GUEST BLOG POST by Laith Preston
Thinking back I have a hard time placing what the first video game I played. Computer games of one form or another have been a part of my life for so long that it is hard to pick out when we first met. While considering this many happy memories float to the surface of my mind. I remember many hours spent with my Mom waiting at the Kansas City airport for Dad’s flight to arrive, as I mastered the intricacies of a little hopping guy and a s...2011-09-1600 min