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Writer's Unblock's avatar

It's sad that you explore your curiosities more actively when you're younger, but slowly lose that practice as you get older.

I'm grateful that I have space in my life to explore the things that show up in the moment, but I also feel guilty when I do that because I'm not being productive.

But this article was a good reminder that it is valuable to be in the present and explore, so thank you for that.

@robopulp's avatar

I know that feeling. It nags me too. I remember that manic curiosity as a kid, and still feel it, but I also the need to complete things.

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

I love the idea of following the thread that catches your attention. I think we underestimate how much our curiosity is trying to tell us. The things we return to are usually pointing toward something we’re trying to understand, even if we don’t know what that is yet.

Happy Monday Jay

How are you?

@robopulp's avatar

So true. It's a message from our higher self that we're conditioned to ignore.

I am good. Rested after helping my mom post surgery.

Did you enjoy your digital disconnect?

Happy Monday and a great week ahead.

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Your mom is lucky to have you, Jay.

Thank you very much.

Happy Tuesday

@robopulp's avatar

You know, quite a few days that while I was there😉

Happy Tuesday.

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Happy Wednesday Jay

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Happy Wednesday! We're getting there😃

Neela 🌶️'s avatar

slowly but surely - enjoy your evening Jay

Book Asylum's avatar

I read Neuromancer. Now I have to get The Hunter. :D

@robopulp's avatar

Did you find ish The Name of the Game...? Don't forget about the unknown author I'm going to give you the name of?😉

But the Hunter is also a great read.

Book Asylum's avatar

I remember about the unknown author :) Marlowe is with me already. I just need to get to it.

@robopulp's avatar

Ok😃 you'll enjoy it.

J.D. Iredell's avatar

Very nice! And I have that same vintage edition of The Hunter. Great book. I first read it a few months after watching Point Blank for the first time. :)

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Thank you for reading. I've never had that edition but I had some hardcovers with some very cheesy cover art.

I would like to get my hands on that cover in pristine condition. I'm sure I'll find it.

The movie that introduced me to Richard Stark was Payback, which also sourced The Hunter, along with Point Blank. That book continues to influence crime fiction.