26 Sep 2025, 8:39 pm
26 Sep 2025, 8:46 pm
Red82 wrote:
I didn't mean to make you get lost. I mainly keep my communications short. My brain exhausts me.
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
Oh friend, I could get lost in my own home. Just throw a book in my path and I'll be there for days. But you are welcome to share whatever brings you joy, even admitting the hard times. I'm so glad you came to say hello. Hello!
27 Sep 2025, 3:16 pm
LilyMoon wrote:
Red82 wrote:
I didn't mean to make you get lost. I mainly keep my communications short. My brain exhausts me.
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
Oh friend, I could get lost in my own home. Just throw a book in my path and I'll be there for days. But you are welcome to share whatever brings you joy, even admitting the hard times. I'm so glad you came to say hello. Hello!
Hello Lily. I associate Montana with Steve Albini and the Unabomber. I'm sure it has some more lighthearted folks too! You seem nice. Thankyou for the lovely welcome! What have you been reading lately?
01 Oct 2025, 9:42 pm
Red82 wrote:
LilyMoon wrote:
Red82 wrote:
I didn't mean to make you get lost. I mainly keep my communications short. My brain exhausts me.
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
I was very skilled at Mathematics as a young boy. But I didn't get to carry that skill into adulthood unfortunately. I became very troubled as a teenager and have never recovered from that.
But this is the joy thread...
Oh friend, I could get lost in my own home. Just throw a book in my path and I'll be there for days. But you are welcome to share whatever brings you joy, even admitting the hard times. I'm so glad you came to say hello. Hello!
Hello Lily. I associate Montana with Steve Albini and the Unabomber. I'm sure it has some more lighthearted folks too! You seem nice. Thankyou for the lovely welcome! What have you been reading lately?
The Unabomber lived in a cabin in Lincoln, Montana. I used to drive through there a lot when headed east. I live on the west side of Glacier Park. Lots of bears and tourists here. Do city folk take pepper spray with them when they go bike riding? Because I do. All the time. We get Grizzlies coming to into town this time of year.
The last book I read was called The Lost Apothecary. I love piecing puzzles together and even though it was a simple read, I couldn't put it down. I am always looking for a new suggestions for books, if you've got any favorites.
02 Oct 2025, 7:45 pm
LilyMoon wrote:
The Unabomber lived in a cabin in Lincoln, Montana. I used to drive through there a lot when headed east. I live on the west side of Glacier Park. Lots of bears and tourists here. Do city folk take pepper spray with them when they go bike riding? Because I do. All the time. We get Grizzlies coming to into town this time of year.
The last book I read was called The Lost Apothecary. I love piecing puzzles together and even though it was a simple read, I couldn't put it down. I am always looking for a new suggestions for books, if you've got any favorites.
The last book I read was called The Lost Apothecary. I love piecing puzzles together and even though it was a simple read, I couldn't put it down. I am always looking for a new suggestions for books, if you've got any favorites.
I just read the premise of The Lost Apothecary and it reminds me a bit of Perfume by Patrick Suskind. Have you ever heard of that book? Bears went extinct in the UK centuries ago, so I can't imagine what it's like actually having one in front of me. They are stuff of Youtube videos and documentaries for me. Grizzly Man is a good documentary. The Unabomber almost certainly had Autism. He's my favourite! Just kidding.
06 Oct 2025, 1:02 am
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14 Oct 2025, 7:09 pm
CapedOwl wrote:
walks alone in thick forest with hills and valleys bring me joy. I did it today. I feel a connection with the land, the trees, the hills, and the sky. I imagine the lifestyles and perception styles of the hunter gatherers, trying to see the world more like them.
Also good coffee
Also good coffee
This made me smile. Coffee and a brisk walk through the trees on a chilly morning, watching the sun rise.
14 Oct 2025, 7:30 pm
Red82 wrote:
LilyMoon wrote:
The Unabomber lived in a cabin in Lincoln, Montana. I used to drive through there a lot when headed east. I live on the west side of Glacier Park. Lots of bears and tourists here. Do city folk take pepper spray with them when they go bike riding? Because I do. All the time. We get Grizzlies coming to into town this time of year.
The last book I read was called The Lost Apothecary. I love piecing puzzles together and even though it was a simple read, I couldn't put it down. I am always looking for a new suggestions for books, if you've got any favorites.
The last book I read was called The Lost Apothecary. I love piecing puzzles together and even though it was a simple read, I couldn't put it down. I am always looking for a new suggestions for books, if you've got any favorites.
I just read the premise of The Lost Apothecary and it reminds me a bit of Perfume by Patrick Suskind. Have you ever heard of that book? Bears went extinct in the UK centuries ago, so I can't imagine what it's like actually having one in front of me. They are stuff of Youtube videos and documentaries for me. Grizzly Man is a good documentary. The Unabomber almost certainly had Autism. He's my favourite! Just kidding.
Oh wow, I am so old and I didn't know there were no bears in the UK. Er, you have wildlife, yes? Wolves? Werewolves? Serial killers? Oh yes, Perfume - I saw the movie. Spine chilling, scary stuff. And definitely ND. Makes me wonder how many story villains I can relate to more than the heroes. Not that I would ever do what he did, but I can relate with his obsession for discovering the intangible unknowns of the essence of life. Dream big! But wait, no, not like that. lol
30 Oct 2025, 6:34 am
LilyMoon wrote:
CapedOwl wrote:
walks alone in thick forest with hills and valleys bring me joy. I did it today. I feel a connection with the land, the trees, the hills, and the sky. I imagine the lifestyles and perception styles of the hunter gatherers, trying to see the world more like them.
Also good coffee
Also good coffee
This made me smile. Coffee and a brisk walk through the trees on a chilly morning, watching the sun rise.
For me, walking is a meditation on seeing and feeling as much space as possible. Then it becomes joyous
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