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NJCher

(35,422 posts)
61. I'm not cilia, but
Thu Aug 8, 2019, 03:21 AM
Aug 2019

I read constantly, too, even at stoplights when I'm driving.

It doesn't dilute the book if I read one after another. I record each book I read in a journal. Then if I want to remember it, I can look it up on the internet and refresh my mind.

How long does it take? I can't really say but I read numerous books at one time. Some take weeks, others, days.

No, I don't feel like I'm abandoning family when I read. I often do it in their presence while they, too, are reading.

As far as sedentary, that could be a problem which I alleviate by only reading 20" at a time. I set a timer and when it goes off, I go do something active, like vacuum or pull weeds. Then I come back and read another 20" and so on.

Still work: yes. Love my work and will never quit. I'm my own boss so I control when and how much I work. Right now I have a work project that is very demanding of my skills and intellect, so at the end of every day I am excited about what I've accomplished. It could potentially be quite lucrative at some point, too, so that keeps me interested.

Is my job sedentary? Some are, some aren't. I have one job that is very physically demanding. My other jobs require a great deal of reading and writing. I use the same 20" rule with them.

Re your last sentence, same here. I enjoy that very much.

This will end. Turbineguy Aug 2019 #1
The country is so ready for that. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #2
I'm waiting for that moment... MontanaMama Aug 2019 #54
I watch movies and paint and draw. lunatica Aug 2019 #3
Exercise, man (woman)! Watch an old comedy like 'Blazing saddles'. triron Aug 2019 #4
Exercise, cook, read malaise Aug 2019 #32
Block him if you use twitter EndGOPPropaganda Aug 2019 #5
He blocked me before he was even elected. I mute him and turn the Chanel when he's on tv onecaliberal Aug 2019 #7
:) that's the way! EndGOPPropaganda Aug 2019 #43
Take life day by day, and not let myself stay angry. Or even GET angry. Archae Aug 2019 #6
I'm going to vote, let's hope our votes count or are not changed. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #10
Long walks in my forest, and old movies... Talitha Aug 2019 #8
Sounds so peaceful. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #11
aside from banging my head with a rock certainot Aug 2019 #9
I want to stay angry...it prevents all of this from becoming "normal". BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #12
I love to hold my fur baby too. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #15
You are working a couple of jobs right now BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #19
Thank you. Just trying to muddle through. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #20
Used to have a cigarette KT2000 Aug 2019 #13
I quit 15 years ago. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #16
Back to Mother Nature PandoraAwakened Aug 2019 #14
Part of it is the continuous assault that doesn't stop. It's exhausting. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #18
Drinking a lot of craft beer. n/t customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #17
I took up crocheting again after many years yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #21
Maybe that would work for me True Blue American Aug 2019 #29
Watch funny/interesting stuff on youtube sakabatou Aug 2019 #22
Me too! When I can't sleep I particularly like animal rescue clips.. hope for paws is great Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #24
I read constantly. True Blue American Aug 2019 #30
Do you feel it dilutes the books... cilla4progress Aug 2019 #56
I'm not cilia, but NJCher Aug 2019 #61
So far True Blue American Aug 2019 #64
anticipating... quickesst Aug 2019 #23
Mostly work out. GaYellowDawg Aug 2019 #25
Listen to Alan Watts on You Tube Captain Zero Aug 2019 #26
Sounds delicious cilla4progress Aug 2019 #57
thanks NJCher Aug 2019 #62
Binge watching Brit and Swedish mysteries, and reading mysteries. Waiting enthusiastically for emmaverybo Aug 2019 #27
Woodworking. right now I'm on my 4th variation of the Leopold bench. Its helpful. Kurt V. Aug 2019 #28
Had to look those up...they like cool! Lars39 Aug 2019 #39
keep balance handmade34 Aug 2019 #31
Gardening. Give me a weedy string bean patch these days and I'm in heaven. Vinca Aug 2019 #33
Re- cilla4progress Aug 2019 #58
Hoarse. LOL. Vinca Aug 2019 #67
There are a number of things I do to forget Trump PJMcK Aug 2019 #34
The Twilight Zone. Everyman Jackal Aug 2019 #35
I'm writing a book. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2019 #36
What a cool thing to do. I hope we get to read it. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #48
I've been procrastinating on getting back into tracking family history... Frustratedlady Aug 2019 #37
....... Tanuki Aug 2019 #38
Thanks! Good one! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2019 #41
Borovicka, mostly. Igel Aug 2019 #40
Baking cookies and grilling hamburgers dustyscamp Aug 2019 #42
Nothing... ConnorMarc Aug 2019 #44
Indon't want to not be angry. SlogginThroughIt Aug 2019 #45
I garden, read, watch British shows. Sometimes I just take a break from the news for a day or 2. Luciferous Aug 2019 #46
Exercise and eat right. Yavin4 Aug 2019 #47
I stay mad. I pound the walls, throw stuff, yell obscenities Patterson Aug 2019 #49
I'm fine with being angry. Anger is a motivator. And it's preferable to despair. (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Aug 2019 #50
Planting plants that should be planting in the fall alittlelark Aug 2019 #51
This is one of the hardest times to be going it alone. AJT Aug 2019 #52
Oh - sending positive thoughts your way! cilla4progress Aug 2019 #59
Thank you for your good vibes. AJT Aug 2019 #71
Watch the wonderful animal videos that DUer catbyte... 3catwoman3 Aug 2019 #53
Lexapro, work, superhero movies/tv and my annoying 13-year old. RandySF Aug 2019 #55
2008 Olafjoy Aug 2019 #60
I take the long view NJCher Aug 2019 #63
Binge watching Hulu/Netflix/Britbox SoCalDem Aug 2019 #65
Cut your time down to a bare minimum on boards like this Raine Aug 2019 #66
I work ten hours a day plus care for my husband so I'm not even close to overdosing on this or any onecaliberal Aug 2019 #68
I can see you have plenty of work that keeps you busy Raine Aug 2019 #69
The Best Thing RobinA Aug 2019 #70
Great thread! cilla4progress Aug 2019 #72
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