Josh’s Comments (group member since Jun 17, 2010)

Josh’s comments from the Q&A with Josh Lanyon group.

SamSpayedPI wrote: "Exhausted Britain wishes Donald Trump would notice he was being gravely insulted"

hahahahahhahahaha

Jordan wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "The funniest article I've read this year.
I tried to resist sharing it since, despite calling the Mayor of London a 'short' 'stone cold loser' as he landed in Engla..."

He is mentally ill, no question. I think he's suffering from dementia for sure--and probably has been for decades.

Antonella wrote: "Good news:

Embassies worldwide are defying Trump & flying the Pride flag without permission

The picture illustrating the article is also lovely."

That is heartening.

And frankly, so were the last two nights of Democratic debates.

Johanna wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "The funniest article I've read this year.
I tried to resist sharing it since, despite calling the Mayor of London a 'short' 'stone cold loser' as he landed in England, Trump's visi..."

It is worrying that people seem so numb to it.

I don't know (although I hope) that it's just a matter of gritting teeth until the next election so we can undo the mistake, or if people really have become indifferent.

I was thinking about Gandhi and how different the outcome would have been had he been facing Hitler versus Britain. And I couldn't help thinking how numb the US is now. If we can view the sight of children in cages--children being left to sleep on the floor and being half-starved--would we really care about trains driving over people?

I don't know that everyone would care--and even if a lot of people cared, I don't know that they would mobilize.

Jordan wrote: "Should have posted this days ago! But here’s my library’s annual We Are Pride book list for kids, teens, and adults:

https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/list/sh..."

Wonderful.

Mymymble wrote: "The funniest article I've read this year.
I tried to resist sharing it since, despite calling the Mayor of London a 'short' 'stone cold loser' as he landed in England, Trump's visit didn't go too b..."

The best part of Trump's visit was late night TV's reporting. :-D :-D :-D

It almost eased the pain of watching that buffoon represent us.

Mymymble wrote: "Karen wrote: "The past few weeks have been challenging. Like so many of us here, I also have an aging parent. My mom, who lives next door, is 93. My sister and BIL, and three adult grandchildren an..."

Yes. My father has always been a bit preoccupied with diet. Now he is obsessed. He doesn't eat normally (although he insists he does) he's losing weight and he dismisses the idea that he's eating too little and is certain there's something else wrong.

Karen wrote: "The past few weeks have been challenging. Like so many of us here, I also have an aging parent. My mom, who lives next door, is 93. My sister and BIL, and three adult grandchildren and their spouse..."

The first day of the rest of your life. ;-)

Some good, some bad, but I'm so excited for you to start this chapter, Karen.

The aging parent thing...so many of us are now in that same boat. I find it comforting though because I can come here and see that it is not just my crazy family.

Loretta wrote: "Today I'm flying off to Sacramento, CA with my daughter. My niece is getting married tomorrow. Friday we will have a road trip and bring my mom home. I shipped her off to stay with my brother durin..."

:-D :-D :-D

You can still bring a book and sneak a puff--er, peek--in the restroom.

Johanna wrote: "It was the graduation day here on Saturday (like in so many other places around the world, I assume). Hubby and I visited a few close-to-us families who have a graduating daughter or son. It really..."

Life does sound good. :-)

Jordan wrote: "I’m glad you had a good trip, Antonella! Sometimes it’s good to unplug from the world for awhile.

It’s mind boggling to me when healthcare practitioners don’t take better care of themselves. For ..."

Oh no. But yes, I agree.

I see too how my parents are largely dismissed by their health care practitioners. My dad in particular because he is an increasingly difficult personality, and so he can be tiresome in his concerns and his stubbornness. (Believe me, Mr. Doctor, I get it.)

I can't help feeling that someone my age or younger would not be treated so...not callously. They aren't callous, but there does seem to be an underlying sense of...you just need to put up with being old and decrepit.

Do we have any more newbies who'd like to introduce themselves? You love to hear from you!

Antonella wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Newbie Alert! Wanted to say ‘hi’! Long time reader of Josh’s work (more than 10 years!). Grew up reading Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney romances, then moved to Helen MacInnes , Al..."

I agree!!! LOL

Brenda wrote: "(also, sorry for the wall o' text!! could have used a page break in there!!)"

I'm just so glad you introduced yourself! It's disappointing when people join but then hang back and say nothing.

I think everyone gets more out of the group when they participate.

Brenda wrote: "Newbie Alert! Wanted to say ‘hi’! Long time reader of Josh’s work (more than 10 years!). Grew up reading Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney romances, then moved to Helen MacInnes , Alistair MacLean ..."

Hey there, Brenda! So nice to see you here.

Are you the same Brenda from Patreon? :-)

Johanna wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Has anyone here read Lay Your Sleeping Head and The Little Death by Michael Nava? Or have you listened to the podcast version? I’d love to know people..."

That series is so beautifully written, so poignant. I actually can't go back and read it somehow because it did leave me with a lingering sense of sadness.

Jordan wrote: "Alison wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Alison wrote: "I finished Amnesty, final book of Lara Elena Donnelly's Amberlough series last night and man, it's killer good. This is an amazing serie..."

Same! I loved the first book but I was afraid to keep reading. :-D

Mymymble wrote: "The list certainly shows me YA isn't my genre. I've read 1 out of 100 (and disliked that one) despite having an LGBTQ daughter who liked me reading to her as a young teen. It would have been intere..."

Hmm. I wonder if what typically happens is young adults prefer to read about adult life--they're looking forward. And adults like reading YA because they're feeling nostalgic for a simpler time in their life?

Jordan wrote: "I used to like YA a lot more than I do now. These days I read the queer books about underrepresented queer kids, so Let’s Talk A out Love was one I read last year for the Ace character. I’m just ve..."

That's interesting. Why do you think you're tired of Young Adult?

What's always been interesting to me is the main audience for young adult seems to be adults!

Brenda wrote: "I tend to be hit or miss on YA, but one I read recently was White Rabbit by Caleb Roehrig... really enjoyed that one.

Most recent finished book was the Footsteps in the Dark anthology. I love anth..."

I'm so glad!!!! I think it's such a good mix of voices and moods.