In the small chance that the peoples of earth will actually read this collectively I felt inspired to post this. I recently became acquainted with two amazing female musicians that find themselves at a pivotal point in time for both women and the people of Pakistan. "Zeb and Haniya" together make an absolutely magic pair. A smooth sound of instrument and poetry from the MidEast. Give their album "Chup!" a try and look into their singles. You can also check out Coke Studio. Expand your world view through music. Happy listening to all.
I will leave you with this reflection:
Never take someone for granted. Hold every person close to your heart because you might wake up one day and realize that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones...
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Barsoom is Fast Approaching
This is old news for me, but I have decided to post about one of my favorite science fiction series of all time. Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Martian Tales Trilogy." A tale focusing on the adventures of John Carter, Dejah Thoris, and a crew of Martian characters unlike any you have known. The series extends well beyond this to a grand total of eleven books. However, the first three are a perfectly self contained adventure and more than worthy to be made into a proper film by a director such as Andrew Stanton. And yes, I've read them all.
To say I'm excited is a massive understatement. To go one step beyond I have actually begun listening to the audio books for the first three Barsoom stories. Surprisingly fun considering I never to listen to audio books, especially for a story I've already read. Though proper credit is deserved because the voice performance is great.
I wish that all who cross my path to have the experience of these stories and to touch, ever so briefly, on one of the greatest science fiction works of the past century. Second only to the fantastic works of Jules Verne. Reading these books is an absolute delight, and I highly recommend the uninitiated giving them a try.
A Princess of Mars * The Gods of Mars * The Warlord of Mars
See you on Mars!
To say I'm excited is a massive understatement. To go one step beyond I have actually begun listening to the audio books for the first three Barsoom stories. Surprisingly fun considering I never to listen to audio books, especially for a story I've already read. Though proper credit is deserved because the voice performance is great.
I wish that all who cross my path to have the experience of these stories and to touch, ever so briefly, on one of the greatest science fiction works of the past century. Second only to the fantastic works of Jules Verne. Reading these books is an absolute delight, and I highly recommend the uninitiated giving them a try.
A Princess of Mars * The Gods of Mars * The Warlord of Mars
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