All this talk about movies...

Originally Posted by GPK

P....don't get me wrong...I have an inquisitive mind...just not towards the field of science.

I know you do. You try to figure out the horses. It really is somewhat the same thing to me. You seek out patterns, patterns that others might not see and try to win money. There is a science to seeking patterns and establishing if the pattern is a real factor or coincidence. People on this board do it all the time. The large dash of randomness thrown in this game is what makes it even more fun.

[timmgirvan]

I usually read fiction....cops,murder-mystery stuff and sports related things. Authors worth the time are Robert Crais,Harlan Coben,Lee Child,Michael Connelly,T. Jefferson Parker. But I read in spurts...and sometimes if I get a new Grisham,it's all nite!

[paisjpq]

I never seem to get around to reading any more...there was a time when I went through a book every few days...
Right now though I am reading Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer, I enjoy his style of writing...he also wrote Into the Wild and Into Thin Air both of which I would highly recommend.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

I know you do. You try to figure out the horses. It really is somewhat the same thing to me. You seek out patterns, patterns that others might not see and try to win money. There is a science to seeking patterns and establishing if the pattern is a real factor or coincidence. People on this board do it all the time. The large dash of randomness thrown in this game is what makes it even more fun.

Pat,
I saw your post to Kev and just had to jump in.
Please excuse the intrusion.
As you know, I love science. It's all about trying to explain that which we don't understand. In our arrogance, we search for reasons so that our intelligence can continue the quests that curiosity leads to. Logic, mathematical constructs, acceptable methods, and yes, even patterns, all serve that.
To me, it seems, whether it's the bettor walking to a window to put down a $2 win bet on a long-shot, or a little old lady showing up for Mass every morning, that brings out the other side of the "humanness". It's an act of faith. It's something that hoping will happen, sometimes happens.
It's the reason why some click their ruby heels together and make a wish to find their way home from the yellow brick road.
Randomness? Maybe.
Fun? For sure!
All roads lead to the same destination.

Just my two pennies worth.
DTS

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I never seem to get around to reading any more...there was a time when I went through a book every few days...
Right now though I am reading Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer, I enjoy his style of writing...he also wrote Into the Wild and Into Thin Air both of which I would highly recommend.

Is "Heaven" good, Bethani? I really liked "Into Thin Air."

I've been catching a bit of the Discovery show about people ascending Everest and, like "Into Thin Air" it reminds me of how I NEVER want to ascend Everest.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Is "Heaven" good, Bethani? I really liked "Into Thin Air."

I've been catching a bit of the Discovery show about people ascending Everest and, like "Into Thin Air" it reminds me of how I NEVER want to ascend Everest.

it's very good...written in the same style as his other books---main issue (in this case murder of a mother and child) surrounded by lots of history and background that @ first glance might seem irrelevent (the rise of Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy), but helps the reader understand the circumstances that led to present issue...I'm about 2/3's of the way through but it's a good read.

[SentToStud]

travel week. will read Jimmy Carter's new book, Peace, Not Apartheid."