My weekly (okay, I missed a few weeks) round-up of interesting reading from around the web:
"Big Marijuana's Big Debut": Wow . . . the comparison to Big Tabacco seems apt. Also, this bit is truly terrifying:
Marijuana users have a six times higher risk of schizophrenia, and are significantly more likely to develop other psychotic illnesses.
"Researchers Find Textbook-Altering Link Between Brain, Immune System":
. . . there’s an enormous array of other neurological diseases, from autism to multiple sclerosis, that must be reconsidered in light of the presence of something science insisted did not exist.
"Why It Was Easier to Be Skinny in the 1980s": Say it ain't so!
"Parents Can Learn How To Prevent Anxiety In Their Children":
Children of anxious parents are more at risk of developing an anxiety disorder. But there's welcome news for those anxious parents: that trajectory toward anxiety isn't set in stone.
"3 Types of Writing Work Days": Oh, so familiar.
"Across the USA by Train for Just $213": I'll pack and be ready to go in ten minutes, 'kay?
Betty Neels’ appeal lies in her consistent inclusion of certain elements: the hero’s secret yearning for the heroine while coming across, to quote Damsel, as “tender and amused and mocking”; descriptions of rich and lovely meals and the heroine’s modest, tasteful wardrobe; the narrative’s stately pace, the hospital workday broken up by meals, coffee breaks, rest, and occasional day off, or holiday; the special outings, a drive, a skating, or site-seeing party; the sheer pleasure of a comfortable not terribly eventful life; and, most fascinating for Miss Bates amidst what she’s listed here, cryptic messages the hero’s gifts subtly offer concerning his feelings toward the heroine . . . All this, combined with polished, gently-toned, gently humorous writing make for a wonderful few hours with each book in the Neels canon.
"Advice on Hosting and/or Accepting Speaking Engagements": Just a good, solid how-to article.
Any interesting articles catch your eye this week? Link to them in the comments!
Peace of Christ to you,
Jessica Snell
1 comment:
I've done a number of long train rides and I am a fan.
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