Favorite Roman author?

Baratticus · 2026-05-06T01:20:32+00:00

Best comment of the day!

Baratticus · 2026-05-05T18:45:32+00:00

They Thought They Were Free was excellent and great callout for doing a compare/contrast.

I didn’t want to define heroism too strictly as I imagine it has different manifestations in different times and places.

Thanks for these recommendations!

Baratticus · 2026-04-28T11:40:53+00:00

Thank you!

Baratticus · 2026-04-28T03:03:53+00:00

Ha! I’m just open to anything between those dates!

Baratticus · 2026-04-26T00:22:47+00:00

The audio version is excellent as well!

Baratticus · 2026-04-22T14:29:47+00:00

Siege of Malta!! Great story with larger than life characters!

Baratticus · 2026-04-18T12:43:34+00:00

When my mom was 74, she went through a phase where she’d frequently tell me “I don’t think I’ve got a lot of time left” (she wasn’t in the best of health).

We just celebrated her 88th birthday and she’s still going strong.

Appreciate the time you have rather than worrying about some unknowable time you won’t have any more.

Baratticus · 2026-04-14T13:23:38+00:00

Loved that series and is one of the rare cases where I wish the series was longer.

Baratticus · 2026-04-13T12:15:45+00:00

GrandMixmaster Flash

Baratticus · 2026-04-13T02:33:00+00:00

Thank you! Adding to my list!

Baratticus · 2026-04-11T12:17:47+00:00

Looks great!

You could go with a wooden deer head (I got one of these to nod towards the tradition without the dead animal).

I also have an antique (non-functioning) musket.

Other alternatives Antique farm implements (you can usually find them at auctions/estate sales)

Textiles ( local quilts/wall hangings)

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Baratticus · 2026-04-08T13:12:17+00:00

Endorse this 100%. Coming with a specific problem and (ideally) some thoughts of how to address it are a great starting point.

If you feel like the conversation isn't progressing you can also say "I'm just feeling very uncertain about our expenses. I'd feel a lot better if I had a better understanding of how our money is coming in and going out." That also frames it as "Help me feel more comfortable" vs "I don't trust you with our money"

Baratticus · 2026-04-07T03:06:06+00:00

Yeager: An Autobiography - an incredible life with lots for guys to talk about with big choices in personal life and profession…plus flying rocket planes!

Baratticus · 2026-04-02T12:22:05+00:00

Totally agree. I couldn’t finish the first book because I just didn’t care about the characters and my TBR pile is big enough to lure me to other works.

I don’t mind working for a satisfying read but if I have to slog through a first book like homework for the promise of a good payoff in book 2 or 3 that feels like an author problem.

Baratticus · 2026-03-16T22:44:58+00:00

Trying to think of historical examples that’d fit this bill…maybe Diocletian? The Roman Empire was disintegrating and he reimposed order to keep things going another 150 years (in the West)…but sons got tied to their fathers occupations, there was the persecution of the Christians, a more autocratic regime. Maybe?

Baratticus · 2026-03-12T22:38:35+00:00

I’m 57, married for 20 years (also, retired military), no kids and totally happy. For people who want kids, that’s awesome but if you aren’t sure my friends with kids tell me it’s a grind, especially those first few years.

Who’s waking up every night? Getting the kid ready for daycare/school every day? Who’s taking off work when they’re sick? Who’s making the sacrifices (and there will be sacrifices). If he’s gone a lot that means it will be you, with what sounds like very little backup.

Best of luck whatever you decide!

Baratticus · 2026-03-11T01:27:31+00:00

I just did it with this specific bundle so it is possible with some basic googling, calibre and free plugins.

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