tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post5604313872372910283..comments2024-03-17T13:13:51.825-04:00Comments on My Life in Retirement: A: Ayn Rand, 'Atlas Shrugged' and Ann Arbor, MichiganDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-17258114771625801312016-04-03T08:54:03.428-04:002016-04-03T08:54:03.428-04:00I have often wondered if folks I 'lend' bo...I have often wondered if folks I 'lend' books to 'lend' them to others, throw them away, or keep them.<br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-991437949966613492016-04-03T06:21:28.220-04:002016-04-03T06:21:28.220-04:00I also do not lend books (as the good ones never s...I also do not lend books (as the good ones never seem to be returned) but have therefore also made the decision not to borrow from others (in case it takes me too long to read and return!). Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-91336114866529331442016-04-02T09:31:48.263-04:002016-04-02T09:31:48.263-04:00The movie was not great. Amazing that it was even...The movie was not great. Amazing that it was even made.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-68735959130853619022016-04-02T00:54:01.985-04:002016-04-02T00:54:01.985-04:00I never read the book but have seen the movie and....I never read the book but have seen the movie and...didn't care for it. Oh well. My Uncle was head of the German Dept at the U oversight here and we would also go and visit them in Ann Arbor. It hi k that is quite Pretty little cityBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-2179500115203833622016-04-01T22:59:17.476-04:002016-04-01T22:59:17.476-04:00The first (and last book) by Ayn Rand that I read ...The first (and last book) by Ayn Rand that I read was "Anthem." I've never been to Michigan, but hoping to get to the UP later this year. Happy A to Z! Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-86581594872651569292016-04-01T22:05:09.787-04:002016-04-01T22:05:09.787-04:00Ok so I need to read it. Thanks for sharing the cr...Ok so I need to read it. Thanks for sharing the crux of the book.<br />I'm A to Zing from: <a href="https://moondustwriter.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">moondustwriter</a> and <a href="https://fillthecracks.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Fill the Cracks</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-24224246319678953202016-04-01T20:40:11.483-04:002016-04-01T20:40:11.483-04:00It's on my 'to re-read ' list. Along ...It's on my 'to re-read ' list. Along with many others.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-45133501091667644562016-04-01T20:34:58.383-04:002016-04-01T20:34:58.383-04:00Atlas Shrugged has been on my 'to read some da...Atlas Shrugged has been on my 'to read some day' list for a long time. <br /><br />Great start to the challenge!<br />C R Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212244053084461118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-61054455417498326112016-04-01T19:43:36.269-04:002016-04-01T19:43:36.269-04:00I haven't read this, but I have heard a lot of...I haven't read this, but I have heard a lot of good things about and I have it on "read eventually" list!<br />DebbieRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-73427320561246601482016-04-01T19:17:37.162-04:002016-04-01T19:17:37.162-04:00I've never read Atlas Shrugged but my sister r...I've never read Atlas Shrugged but my sister recommends it. I really need to get around to reading it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-8515444083205648242016-04-01T19:13:46.761-04:002016-04-01T19:13:46.761-04:00I've heard of the book but it has never a) com...I've heard of the book but it has never a) come my way or b) made me interested enough to want to read it. <br /><br />Never been to Michigan so obviously never been to Ann Arbor.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-90374724354559309332016-04-01T18:21:41.593-04:002016-04-01T18:21:41.593-04:00Sad that we all seem to learn the hard way.Sad that we all seem to learn the hard way.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-52409091171860558972016-04-01T18:07:00.228-04:002016-04-01T18:07:00.228-04:00I also, a long time, learned (the hard way) not to...I also, a long time, learned (the hard way) not to lend books to anyone. I never got into Ayn Rand but a cousin's ex-significant other (we've remained blogging friends - in fact I wouldn't be blogging any more if not for her) is very much into Rand's philosophy. Alana@RamblinGarden from<br /><a href="ramblinwitham.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ramblin with AM</a>bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-85358106052043686712016-04-01T17:21:01.624-04:002016-04-01T17:21:01.624-04:00Fun fact: The first time I heard about Atlas Shrug...Fun fact: The first time I heard about Atlas Shrugged was from an X-men comic :) I have not read it yet, but one day I will.<br />Ann Arbor is a fun place! I performed there at their storytelling festival :)<br />Happy A to Z!<br /><br />@TarkabarkaHolgy from <br /><a href="http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Multicolored Diary</a> <br /><a href="http://hungarykum.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MopDog</a>A Tarkabarka Hölgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719668142192116685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-71793721012405961812016-04-01T14:35:44.619-04:002016-04-01T14:35:44.619-04:00Ayn Rand makes one think, and that's a good th...Ayn Rand makes one think, and that's a good thing. I only lend books to very worthy friends....have to be picky!! And Ann Arbor always sounds fun to me - college atmosphere and spirit. Happy A to ZJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-75487494860654235712016-04-01T13:47:53.475-04:002016-04-01T13:47:53.475-04:00While I don't always agree with Rand's phi...While I don't always agree with Rand's philosophies, you can't argue with her time-tested wisdoms on many issues. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-28892154838070044432016-04-01T13:43:30.029-04:002016-04-01T13:43:30.029-04:00I've had two very different and very interesti...I've had two very different and very interesting careers. Three if you count my years as a full time Mom.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-12615200597883968482016-04-01T13:35:01.428-04:002016-04-01T13:35:01.428-04:00That teacher had some nerve.That teacher had some nerve.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-68908296569393970522016-04-01T13:09:07.612-04:002016-04-01T13:09:07.612-04:00I just ordered a copy of another book I lent out y...I just ordered a copy of another book I lent out years ago and didn't get back.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-31165389005959460892016-04-01T12:39:17.709-04:002016-04-01T12:39:17.709-04:00So much of what Rand wrote has become true over ti...So much of what Rand wrote has become true over time. I think I lent my copy of Atlas Shrugged, too, come to think of it. I guess I'll have to go buy another one.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-80292857363186404052016-04-01T12:28:40.643-04:002016-04-01T12:28:40.643-04:00I have not read this book but you have certainly g...I have not read this book but you have certainly given me a desire to! You are off to a great start.<br />Paula from <br /><a href="http://smidgensbitsandsnippets.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Smidgen, Snippets, & <br />Bits</a> <br />Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-78617373173665529112016-04-01T12:09:51.323-04:002016-04-01T12:09:51.323-04:00A classic for me too. Maybe it should be required...A classic for me too. Maybe it should be required reading instead of some of the drivel required nowadays.<br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-79321692347660296242016-04-01T11:58:17.232-04:002016-04-01T11:58:17.232-04:00I'm shocked at the number of people who have n...I'm shocked at the number of people who have never heard of Atlas Shrugged. As far as I'm concerned, it's a classic. I'm not a liberal. So I'm a fan of Ayn Rand.<br /><br />Romance Author Piper Presley<br /><a href="http://www.presleyromance.com/blog/anthology-blogging-from-a-to-z-challenge" rel="nofollow">A is for Anthology: Blogging for A to Z Challenge</a><br />Piper Presleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923633600970582228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-13417249530007496362016-04-01T11:17:19.387-04:002016-04-01T11:17:19.387-04:00I haven't heard of this book, but it clearly m...I haven't heard of this book, but it clearly means a lot to you, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Sophie<br /><a href="http://sophiesthoughtsandfunmbles.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles</a> | <a href="https://www.wittegenpress.com/wp_main/blog" rel="nofollow">Wittegen Press</a> | <a href="http://fantasyboysxxx.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">FB3X</a>Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-60572493077350304982016-04-01T09:54:03.648-04:002016-04-01T09:54:03.648-04:00Thanks for stopping by.Thanks for stopping by.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com