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ness talks about life

how to survive without a laptop

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 nesskingsley

How on earth did they survive without a laptop, you demand of Wikipedia. (Oh. Wait. You can't look up anything on Wikipedia. Your laptop is as responsive as a stone.)

Tagged austen, dickens, history, laptop, life, living, robin hood, technology, writing13 Comments
ness talks movies

the test: a cinematic masterpiece

February 5, 2018July 20, 2021 nesskingsley

The scene is similar to one from a Shakespearean play or a Nicholas Spark movie, in that all three have people saying lines.

Tagged acting, actors, bad movies, i enjoyed it so much the first time, movies, oh my gosh make it stop, reviews, so bad it's probably amazing7 Comments
books misc

there were no dragon illustrations

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 nesskingsley

Alternative title: mr darcy is a total babe.

Tagged alice in wonderland, authors, books, bookworm, jane austen, pride and prejudice, reading, recountings, shadowsong, wintersong7 Comments
ness talks books

recountings: bachelors anonymous

January 19, 2018 nesskingsley

Indeed, if the Lady of Shalott had entered at this moment, he would have slapped her on the back and told her he knew just how she felt.

Tagged bachelors, blandings, books, jeeves, p g wodehouse, reading, recountings, reviews, to read listLeave a comment
books misc

traumatised by books

January 15, 2018 nesskingsley

An active imagination is somewhat of a curse and a blessing ... and occasionally a hinderance to visiting the bathroom.

Tagged books, bookworm, c s lewis, childhood, closet, dorothy l sayers, fears, narnia, reading, tubs, wardrobes5 Comments

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