tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post5724630702858819924..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: Something happenedPrashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-78767639003140617572013-03-05T01:32:15.271-08:002013-03-05T01:32:15.271-08:00Many thanks, Jeff. I don't "pull back and...Many thanks, Jeff. I don't "pull back and regroup" as often as I should but I hope to take short breaks (from blogging) more often than I do now. Blogging was becoming an obssession and it was preventing me from doing some of the other things I used to enjoy doing, reading comics often and drawing and painting. Indian comics are, historically, very interesting though the artworks could do with more finesse.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-39942658185217796812013-03-02T08:17:31.518-08:002013-03-02T08:17:31.518-08:00Those Indian comics look pretty interesting, Prash...Those Indian comics look pretty interesting, Prashant! Kudos to you for taking a little time out from blogging. serious reading, etc. It always pays to take a little sabbatical to recharge the batteries and break out of a routine. Heaven knows I've had more than my share of days where noting I pull off my shelf seems appealing. It's a smart man who knows when to pull back and regroup. Jeff Flugelhttp://thestalkingmoon.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-80296077524084124112013-02-24T22:32:40.202-08:002013-02-24T22:32:40.202-08:00Tracy, I have been trying to get books out of the ...Tracy, I have been trying to get books out of the way faster than I usually manage to but I can't seem to read more than four or five books a month. At that rate I don't expect my pile of TBR books to decline soon. I used to read a lot of print magazines before but now I go through them online, it saves valuable time, paper, and money. I'd resolved to read more short stories this year and I'm hoping to read at least a hundred by New Year's eve.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-80799807754763493962013-02-24T08:32:04.148-08:002013-02-24T08:32:04.148-08:00Prashant, I like this post about how you are regro...Prashant, I like this post about how you are regrouping and regenerating. This has been a slow reading and blogging week for me, too, although more related to heavy load at work and other activities. And some minor illness. When I have a hard time reading a book, I tend to turn to books and magazines about mysteries, reading shorter articles about books or authors. I wish I could learn to enjoy short stories. Will be glad to see you back with more entertaining posts.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-82668166155766542842013-02-23T04:59:57.613-08:002013-02-23T04:59:57.613-08:00Neer, I think SEA ROUTE TO INDIA is one of ACK'...Neer, I think SEA ROUTE TO INDIA is one of ACK's last titles though I don't think it's new in the way you mean it. ACK is printing new titles but I don't like the artworks anymore. They seem too childish, like TINKLE comics. I like their theme-based collections, 5-in-1 on warriors, for instance, and that sort of thing. A nice gift for someone. There was, indeed, a time when my father and I had the entire ACK collection.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-43725829476685848982013-02-23T04:55:54.092-08:002013-02-23T04:55:54.092-08:00Sergio, keeping the mind centered and focused is s...Sergio, keeping the mind centered and focused is something I've been working on for years now. A "break with routine" always presents itself with a new set of things to do and I have been toying with the idea of drawing and painting again. It used to be my childhood and teen hobby. I hope to post a review of the Howard Fast book tomorrow, Sunday, and look forward to your views.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-15431613126202076482013-02-22T17:19:50.045-08:002013-02-22T17:19:50.045-08:00Sea Route to India seems like a new title. Haven&#...Sea Route to India seems like a new title. Haven't seen it anywhere. There was a time when we would tick the titles of the ACK read. Perhaps if I had an ACK in my hands, I'd do the same today also.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-38229211962721587392013-02-22T15:37:54.684-08:002013-02-22T15:37:54.684-08:00Always important to keep your mind centered Prasha...Always important to keep your mind centered Prashant and like you, I sometimes find that the best way to do that is break with routine and undertake a lot of smaller activities instead - really looking forward to your review of the Howard Fast, when you're good and ready chum.Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com