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[Crankin]

I went to spin class this morning for the first time in 2.5 years.
New gym is soooo different. No one (even the instructor) was wearing cycling shorts. She had cycling shoes on, but not clipped in. I was the only one clipped in.
It was low key and boring. Friday is "hill" day. She asked me if I could take it... I told her that every day is hill day in the Crankin house and that being I was a cyclist, it's the way it is. She said, "Yea, I knew you were a cyclist. "
But, at 5:30 AM, I'll take boring. The time went quickly, at least more quickly than the trainer. Back to being outside tomorrow.
DS #2 told DH that he is probably going to apply to the program where he can stay in the Marines, finish college, get his commission and become a 2nd. Lt. It seems that DIL is getting sick of him being gone, and this will keep him at home for at least 2.5-3.5 years, which is how long it will take him to finish his degree . Funny, how this has more influence than mom. Hey, I'll take it.

[indysteel]

Just finished one of the better books that I've read in a while. It's called The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. It's about the African-American migration from the South to the North from about 1920 to 1970. What was really appealing about the book is that Wilkerson tells the story of the "Great Migration" from the standpoint of three people who each migrated during that period. It really personalized this aspect of our history, and I found each of their stories extremely compelling and profound. I recommend the book highly.

[Trek420]

That's on my list of 'must read next" books.

I got this and could not put it down. I was nearly up all night and reading the next day on the train, missing my stop .... very moving, shocking.

http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/

[indysteel]

That's on my list, too. Fresh Air did a show on it when it first came out that really caught my attention.

[snapdragen]

That's on my list, too. Fresh Air did a show on it when it first came out that really caught my attention.

Indy - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an awesome read. Cyrenesong on the other board recommended it at one time.

[OakLeaf]

+1 on Henrietta Lacks.

For a terrific fiction read, I read Luminarium by Alex Shakar not long ago and really enjoyed it.

[indysteel]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just started The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. I anticipate it being somewhat challenging for me as fiction goes.

[emily_in_nc]

That's on my list of 'must read next" books.

I got this and could not put it down. I was nearly up all night and reading the next day on the train, missing my stop .... very moving, shocking.

http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/

NPR did a long story on this -- fascinating. Will have to read the book!

[Trek420]

Hmmm, TE book club?

[indysteel]

Hmmm, TE book club?

I would love that!!!!!

[OakLeaf]

Me three!

[Owlie]

That's on my list of 'must read next" books.

I got this and could not put it down. I was nearly up all night and reading the next day on the train, missing my stop .... very moving, shocking.

http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/

It's on my reading list. (It probably should be, being that I'm in biomedical sciences.) I know the university library has it, so I'll see if I can borrow it while classes aren't in session.

[indysteel]

Do we pick a new book that nobody has already read or go with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks as our first selection?

[Trek420]

Doesn't matter to me. I'd read it again or another book.

[indysteel]

Oak, Owlie? Any thoughts? I am addicted to buying books, so I'm game for whatever. The only thing I don't rad a lot of is fantasy.