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The Long Tomorrow – Leigh Brackett
The Long Tomorrow by Leigh Brackett is categorised as science fiction. I doubt whether I have read more than a couple of SF novels in my entire life, so this was a bit of a toe-dip. [Is there such a term as a toe-dip?]Published in 1955, the story takes place in a post nuclear war America, and it’s nothing like my preconceptions of a SF novel (the year 3000, lots of robots and aliens!).
I like the following summary I came across – ‘A well-done philosophical sci-fi contrasting the inevitable issues of too much power vs too much control’. It’s also a very fine and easy read involving family, religion and growing up.
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You look like a gentleman
As I walked from the station to the bus stop, I was summoned from across the road by a tall, attractive, young woman, who, in a very well-spoken voice, said:“Hello, excuse me, excuse me, sir. You look like a gentleman.
I’m a fashion model. Would you like to see my portfolio?
I’ve been on a fashion shoot and I have to get back to Hove – you know where that is.
I’ve lost my train ticket. Can you help?”At first I wondered if this was what it looked like!!
But no, she was a scammer/beggar. Nice try!
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London Christmas lights
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What’s Going On? – Mark Steel
Mark Steel is a comedian and socialist. This is one of his autobiographical books, covering his disillusionment with far-left political parties and the break-up of his long-term relationship.It’s an honest and very, very funny read. Highly recommended.
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November books
Nothing too special this month – the M.J.Hyland the best of the bunch.- I.D. Crimes of Identity – Editor Martin Edwards [ID themed short stories – OK]
- Carry Me Down – M.J.Hyland [A troubled 11 year old and has family – recommended]
- Audition – Ryu Murakami [OK, short novel builds up to a bloody ending]
- Edith’s Diary – Patricia Highsmith [OK. Not the usual PH novel]
- Our Game – John le Carré [OK but sometimes boring spy novel]
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Ai Weiwei at the RA, London
The Ai Weiwei exhibition at the RA wasn’t packed. However it was busy enough to not make it worthwhile taking pictures and not helped by taking an unsuitable lens for large, indoor works. The multimedia guide was essential in helping to make sense of his works.
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Microsoft Bob
I came across a great site of screen shots of versions of Windows and other graphical user interfaces. Ah, Windows 2, I remember it well. And then there’s Microsoft Bob, which was “designed to replace the desktop of Windows 3.1 and 95 with an interface designed mainly for novice users”. At first I thought this was a joke, but no, it existed, though it turned out to be a flop. Not surprising, I say!
Find more screenshots of Bob and other systems at http://toastytech.com/guis/bob.html
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A holiday in Scarborough
Scarborough 2015
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Prefab sells for a million!
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October books
A month to be forgotten, but still some great reading done.- I Can Make You Hate – Charlie Brooker [Very funny rants. Highly recommended]
- Two Years, No Rain – Shawn Klomparens [Man struggles with love and work – recommended]
- Rogue Male – Geoffrey Household [An old-fashioned thriller – recommended]
- Four Days in November, The Assassination of JFK – Vincent Bugliosi [Magnificent!]
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