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Reading Notes: The Voyages of Sindbad Part B

Reading Notes: The Voyages of Sindbad

A story from the main character seems to appeal to a lot of people. This story is not as long as it could be. The author gives a view of the surroundings, the scenario and a pretty short and sweet description of what happens during that time. Most stories could spend an entire chapter on one scenario. The author spends a little over a paragraph on the major plot point.

The Voyages of Sindbad Part B

5th voyage of Sinbad the Sailor in the "One Thousand and One Nights". 

Illustration from "Les Mille et une nuits", par Galland - Paris, 1865.  Source: Wikimedia

Reading Notes: The Voyages of Sindbad Part A

Reading Notes: The Voyages of Sindbad

Sindbad is a great story teller. Getting a first person perspective of his many adventures gives it a more personal view. He always seems to get away from every predicament and wealthier than he was going into each adventure.

The great thing about these tales is that they could be told in any time and any type of religion, not necessarily the same as the source. Sinbad could also be a woman, family or just group of friends searching for wealth.

The Voyages of Sindbad Part A

5th voyage of Sinbad the Sailor in the "One Thousand and One Nights". 

Illustration from "Les Mille et une nuits", par Galland - Paris, 1865.  Source: Wikimedia

Reading Notes Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part B

Reading Notes Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part A

Part B focuses on the battle of Troy. Achilles and his part in the battle are the main focal point. Shortening the actual original text is a good way to keep a reader interested. 

I am still thinking an alternate futuristic approach with this one. 

Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part B

Achilles Slays Hector

Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1630-1635. Source 

Reading Notes Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part A

Reading Notes Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part A

Homer's Iliad is such a classic. Reading a condensed version is a lot more enjoyable than reading the entire epic. Most of the important things about the Trojans are included and there are not many plot holes.

With this one it could be possible to do a futuristic approach. Setting in the far future, maybe a parallel alternate reality. Decisions decisions....

Homer's Iliad (retold by A.J. Church) Part A

Image extracted from page 171 of volume 5 of The Iliad of Homer. 

Translated by Mr. Pope, by Homer. 1720. Source Wikimedia

Learning Challenge: Desk Stretching

For those of you who spend all day on a computer or sitting down for work it is easy to forget to stretch or get up to walk around. I have been doing desk work for a multitude of years and have been there. After doing some research I learned of some stretches that you can do while you are sitting at your workstation or desk. They are actually yoga exercises which, as some know involve stretching. This article is the one I really enjoyed the most and all 6 of the exercises (shoulder rolls, open chest stretch, neck stretch, chair twist, reverse prayer pose and twisted arms) I do on a daily basis, either at home or work. My body does not feel as stiff as it did before doing these.

Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (Macintosh)

Photographed at: Apr 21, 2017 Source

Growth Mindset: Talking to a Teenager

Recently I sat down with my teenage son to explain certain problem solving techniques. Sometimes he is referred to as "blond" when it comes to a lot of common sense issues but I know he just has not been taught the ways to deal with life events. We talked about how he would see something as complicated and I would show him how to come up with a way to find a solution in a few steps. Things in life are only as hard as you make them and if you open your eyes up to more ways to accomplish goals than what you are accustomed to than things have become that much easier. So don't always try to rush through things the same way, take a step back and think of other ways to solve something and it might be easier in the long run.

(Image Information: personal photo of my son Markis;
photo from March 2017.)