Hi Michael,

 ML> mentions >  ML> robots > or fairies, I'll put it back where I found
 ML> it. If neither of >  ML> them are > mentioned, I'll check it out a bit
 ML> further, taking it if it >  ML> looks decent. If not, it stays.
 ML> >  ML> Heh - sometimes the jacket description is the meatiest part
 ML> >  ML> of the book.
 ML> > Most often it's just a bit of a tease, author's bio and some (of
 ML> course)

 ML> Yeah. What I said.

Basically so.

 ML> > favorable reviews. Going inside, scanning the book itself gives a
 ML> better > idea if it's readable.

 ML> You're lucky if you pull out a plum.

I've pulled a good number of those, also probably an equal number of
lemons.

 ML> >  ML> Fairies and robots I tend to agree with you about, though
 ML> >  ML> there are interesting ethical speculations to be made
 ML> >  ML> regarding the latter.
 ML> > None that I've ever gotten into. (G)

 ML> There are issues worth pondering that one is not
 ML> directly involved with!

Which probably aren't worth discussing here.

 ML> >  ML> Winnie Ille Pu; Cox and Forshaw, Why Does E=mc^2?
 ML> >  ML> Many of these I read or consult seldom, but every one I think
 ML> >  ML> I have consulted at least once.
 ML> > None really catching my eye; we have a number of Bibles (I do
 like ML> the > self pronouncing when it comes to names-G-) and
 commentaries. ML> Forgotten > enugh Latin that I'd rather read Winnie
 in English. ML> Doesn't look like > we'll be doing much, if any
 international travel ML> any time soon. If the > last one on your list
 is technical, not up my ML> alley but if it's science > explained, in
 reasonably understandable ML> language, I'd consider it.

 ML> I wouldn't be reading a book that was too technical,
 ML> contrary to my reputation in some circles.

Don't want to buy "Violin Making For Dummies"?

 ML> >  ML> > Some professors prefer catering to just an academic audience.
 ML> Others >  ML> > like to expand their readership and will write other
 ML> than academic >  ML> tomes > for pocket change.
 ML> >  ML> This is true, and some professors (this one) see a
 ML> >  ML> wider range of income sources, er, people to be educated.
 ML> > True to both, actua;;y.

 ML> Part of me understands that; part doesn't and is
 ML> not thrilled.

 ML> >  ML> > Either way, not a keeper. Figured if it were recycled, maybe
 ML> a >  ML> better > book might come out of it.
 ML> >  ML> I thought somewhat along those lines but figured that
 ML> >  ML> keeping in circulation (with my disparging annotation)
 ML> >  ML> would prevent at least one possible sale.
 ML> > One would hope so.

 ML> >  ML> > Reasonable enough. We picked up some more green beans at the
 ML> >  ML> farmer's > market today.
 ML> >  ML> For this reason I have come to prefer well-done string beans.
 ML> > Hopefully not to the state of mush.

 ML> Close enough. The squeak doesn't go away for the
 ML> longest time.

I'd rather have the squeak than green bean mush.


 ML> >  ML> She doesn't think she's deaf, and when I compensate by
 ML> >  ML> speaking slowly and distinctly (though not loudly), that's
 ML> >  ML> considered condescending. I'm not sure how to cope with this.
 ML> > That's a tough one. Sometimes you just can't win, no matter how hard
 ML> you > try.

 ML> So the question here is whether it's worthwhile trying.

It's up to you; I'll probably never meet her.

 ML> >  ML> >  ML> > We got it for free, still quite a long shelf life on
 ML> it. >  ML> >  ML> [chuckle] I'm more inclined to eat it up, and if I
 ML> needed >  ML> >  ML> it again, get some more for free.
 ML> >  ML> > Depends, got this from my ortho doctor. Don't know if my
 ML> primary >  ML> care > one has any on hand or not, and not all problems
 ML> are ortho >  ML> connected. If > not, I'd not get the honey.
 ML> >  ML> Isn't it a wound healing thing, not specifically
 ML> >  ML> ortho-oriented?
 ML> > Yes, but I was seeing the ortho doctor for the knee and he was the
 ML> one > that brought up the possibility of using the honey/had some on
 ML> hand.

 ML> My notion was that it would be available more widely.

It may be; I don't know for sure. Did notice that the scar in the area
where I had to apply the honey is just about gone but the rest of the
scar is still quite visible. Interesting side note but I'm not putting
honey on the rest of the scar as I don't want to cover it or deal with a
sticky leg.


 ML> >  ML> >  ML> Apricot and honey compote
 ML> >  ML> > Looks good, and easy, once you've got the puree made. We made
 ML> cherry >  ML> > preserves yesterday. It went fast and easy once the
 ML> cherries were >  ML> > pitted.
 ML> >  ML> There are pitting machines; or one could do the
 ML> >  ML> initial cooking with the pits and then use a Foley or
 ML> >  ML> just a sieve.
 ML> > Our pitter works well, just takes a bit of time since you can only
 ML> do > one at a time. Going to use more of the cherries in a pie.

 ML> Or one can do what the French do with a clafoutis and
 ML> refrain from pitting the cherries.

Easier on the teeth if you pit the cherries. Anyway, the cherry pie is
gone, blueberry pie (fom local berries) is on the agenda for this week's
baking project.


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