Life and times, iii

Studying.  Imperialism & Colonialism, the Great Depression, Biomes (forest/desert/etc), and Earth Materials/Plate Tectonics.  My favorite part about physical geography are the maps that show climate & biomes across the world--it's fascinating to match the different regions that have the same features.  I always thought that our corner of the Pacific Northwest matched England--and it does, for climate.  But for biome, it actually matches Scotland.  EDIT: It almost matches Scotland...it's one biome adjacent to Scotland.  But very close.

Reading.  The Mystery of Cloomber, by Doyle; South, by Shackleton, and a few other books (kinda sorta).

Writing.  More poems!  I'm THIS close to getting my poems published.  Indeedy, I did say that a few months ago, but after a brief hiatus, I've added eleven more poems to the book and will potentially add a few more.  In any case, there will be 3 sets of poems in the book, with two or three very long poems.  SO KEYED UP.

Watching.  Good Mythical Morning, The Virginian S2 (addicted to this show, can you tell), and Star Trek: TNG S3 (so-so).  Also watched most of The Big Country (let me tell you, I don't like watching Charlton Heston play the bad guy--it's just WRONG).

Listening.  Hvorostovsky singing Verdi.  He will be performing in Don Carlo next Feb/Mar at the Met--I am SO going to see it if they play it in movie theaters (as has been the case recently).  Alas, NYC is a bit far to travel for a concert.

Weather-watching.  The rain is so nice.  ^_^