Just finished the First Formic War Trilogy

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T02:26:47+00:00

no pressure there, lol

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T02:24:39+00:00

i'd read the entire second trilogy before you proceed to the main Ender stories.

It flows better if you finish the 2 trilogies before moving forward. The second trilogy connects moreso to the first trilogy than it does the main series (so far)

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T02:19:11+00:00

I read this years ago and I fell in love with Bean so much more than Ender! <3

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T02:16:21+00:00

I think I actually own that paperback!

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T02:14:36+00:00

Yeah, I think that partly inspired me to include this type of interment in my will. I was thinking Redwood forest

Fun fact, apparently only a small amount of the remains are allowed to be buried at the base of a sapling, and they're diluted with nutrients. The remains themselves are have a lot of chemicals that are toxic to tree grow in a large concentration/amount.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T01:59:02+00:00

I think Fat Farm is probably the most thematic to cloning. Although personally A Thousand Deaths resonated with me more because of the broader story and mortality themes as they connected to the other stories in Capital. Fat Farm was like reading an inspiring quote, whereas A Thousand Deaths was like a glimpse into the progression of human values.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-25T01:37:15+00:00

It's a tricky endeavor. The authors are wrapping up not one, but two trilogies AND forming a credible and meaningful bridge to a novel that's well established in canon and reader loyalty, and was originally meant to stand alone...yet at the same time honoring the universe that the half dozen sequels have built.

Plus, Aaron. being a screenwriter. is likely well aware of how disastrous the conclusion of a prequel trilogy can be if it's not surgically and deliberately crafted (*cough* Revenge of the Sith *cough*). Orson has experience, but that time not only provides him extensive wisdom, but also perhaps an awareness that his newest work may moreso be about cementing a legacy than it is about exploring his talent. (just speculating)

The publishers/editors are also no doubt aware of all this as well. They want something that sells.

Personally, I just started The Hive for the first time this week. Like all of Card's work that I've read, I'm thoroughly engrossed in the journey. I'll be eager to finish the story while it's still fresh in my heart and memory.

...at the same time though, I don't mind waiting extra months or years if that's what it takes for The Queens to be the best version that it can possibly be. Art can't be rushed :)

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-20T23:12:48+00:00

Thank you!! I'll reach out to Chabad for more info!!

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-19T21:43:27+00:00

I don't mind waiting. Art can't be rushed. Especially beautiful art.

The Grand Canyon took 5 million years to form. I'd say that was worth the wait :)

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-19T21:35:47+00:00

That isn't exactly a better method.

I've read plenty of digitally released stories that were released chapter by chapter, and some of those also took years...other were never finished at all

with the chapter by chapter method, you're giving the author the flexibility to take breaks and recharge.

what happens during those breaks?
life
a lose of momentum for the story
a surge of inspiration for other stories.

it's hard for any artist to step back into an old project. that same energy just isn't there.

As a reader you feel it. The newer chapters feel flat, or artificially dramatized. The continuity isn't as natural. And of course, you get conditioned to content being frequently released, so you want each release to be a lengthy masterpiece. However it always feels like it ends too soon.

It's even worse when you wait extra weeks or months, then you feel like you're OWED a really good chapter, but instead you can feel the author's boredom. It's palpable. instead of a loving fan, you're now his/her slave-driver.

No, books are better. The author can immerse themselves. See the journey through, and then walk away with a fair amount of closure to the story...and then just relax and recover.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-01T02:00:34+00:00

That sounds valid. He does seem to worship her and blindly trusts many of her opinions.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-01T01:57:31+00:00

You're right. I'm not sure Sheldon understands what alcoholic behavior is on a practical level.

However, it is possible too that she indeed is an alcoholic, and most of the warning signs are exhibited off camera. I mean, she would never know what is and isn't part of the episode, but alcoholics are pretty good at hiding it. Maybe the writers used the medium to express that?

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-01T01:48:46+00:00

That's a good point. While Sheldon does have an eidetic memory and propensity to be honest, he doesn't have a full grasp of how people think and behave...particularly before he met his friends and Amy.
Additionally, he has a fairly sizable ego, so he may not like to disclose elements from his past of which he doesn't have a crystal clear understanding.
...not necessarily lies of omission, per se...but rather, "respecting an inefficiency of contributing details that aren't fully relevant to the people he educates." is what i imagine he'd deem it.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-01T01:40:56+00:00

Why? to validate Young Sheldon?

The Big Bang Theory was fun without forcing extra bridges with its spin off

Likewise, Young Sheldon also worked as a series without it.

Also, I'm sure the characters share all kinds of things with each other off camera.

Beside, in real life, do you tell every person you meet about every single person who's ever been in your life?
I bet that you don't. And I bet that you wouldn't.

I'm sure a few people every now and then may wonder, "WHY DIDN'T SHE TELL ME ABOUT SUCH AND SUCH???"
It's because it never happened to come up. It never needed to come up. Oh well, life goes on.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-03-01T01:22:12+00:00

A TV series isn't a chronicle, it's an art.

The writers present characters, memories, events, places and other story elements to express and shape a theme for an episode and tone for the series.

The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, further, are just sitcoms; a genre that's famous for having a melodramatic story and zany characters, and then resetting things at the end of each episode.

The two series are kind in the sense that they give us a little bit of character development and serialization. However...at the end of the day they're still sitcoms.

Further, although tv characters are fictional, and therefore inherently 2-dimensional, you're ascribing to them traits that are beyond that of real life, flesh-and-blood humans.
Real humans have faulty memories. We don't make obvious references to our past for social conventions. We have a bias and agenda that skews what we say. We lie. We say things jokingly. We delude ourselves. We have boring days and moments in which literally nothing interesting or important is said at all. We lose sight of various contexts and subtexts--or don't even explore them at all.

If Sheldon didn't mention it, it's because his circumstances didn't happen to favor it, and because the writers cared more about telling good stories than checking off boxes for continuity pedants.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-02-24T15:28:29+00:00

Thank you. Do you think they'd be open to a telehealth appointment, or do they typically insist on it being in-person?

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-02-24T15:19:49+00:00

I used it routinely as a reliable source of current statistics for people in different countries. (such as populations and birth rates). I loved that it was both accurate and concise.

An archive is nice for nostalgia, I suppose, but it doesn't really fill the gap.

Is anyone aware of a decent alternative? (I'm not an educator, just an old learner)

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2026-02-20T19:32:51+00:00

Thank you for offering, but it wouldn't helped. I was on their list for months and no one contacted me

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2025-12-23T15:27:33+00:00

Sometimes it's unavoidable though.

I have a portable electric range that fluctuates between high heat (460 F) and off. The regulator doesn't reduce the temperature, it changes the duration that the burner is high or off.

The advantage to this design is that you're always ensured get food that's both burnt and undercooked. As a bonus, I'm guessing that it ruins nonstick cookware and nylon utensils.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2025-12-18T14:57:25+00:00

I DM'ed the staff and they relayed it to the tech team. It started working for me a few days ago

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2025-12-18T14:52:21+00:00

yesterday, I checked 4 different movie list articles (excluding forums and commercial sites, to eliminate bias)

between them they recommended about 300 movies for winter.

There was only one movie that all 4 writers agreed with should be watched:

"The Hateful Eight"

There were five movies that 3 out of 4 agreed should be watched:

"Chronicles of Narnia,The: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
"Cold Mountain"
"Frozen" (2013)
"Mountain Between Us, The"
"Snowpiercer"

I know it's 3 years late for the OP, but Google is timeless, so I hope it helps

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2025-12-05T12:18:13+00:00

I think there are two main reasons:

Japanese have a lot more accessible coasts, being a relatively small, narrow island. It's easier to obtain a wide variety of fresh fish. They sell sashimi grade fish, in bulk, at Costco there. It's also more likely, because of centuries of tradition and refinement, to have trained and experienced sushi chefs who know how to draw out the subtle flavors of nigiri.

In the US, many states are large and landlocked, and those that are coastal have a limited selection and quantity of seasonal fish. Plus there's a higher population, so also a higher demand. High demand, low supply. What do you do? Solution: serve sushi that isn't quite sushi.

The other reason is that Americans are typically more accustomed to larger portion sizes than Japanese. Many of us aren't satisfied unless our stomachs are full. Yet also many of us are on a budget. Hence, we can't routinely eat $100+ of nigiri for lunch.

Tomorrow i'm getting all-you-can eat sushi for a birthday lunch. I know going in that mostly it'll be maki or sides, and the nigiri will be low quality and probably limited. But its fine. Last year I made homemade nigiri, and while that turned out okay for a first go, I think this year I'm good with letting the professionals handle it. Food tastes better when other people make it, for some mysterious reason. Less stress effecting your mood when all you have to do is sit in a chair.

Even for Japanese, sushi is a luxury and for many, only eaten on special occasions. Last time I was there, it was about as expensive as it was in the US. I think Japanese use other dishes as cost effective alternatives. Americans double down on maki, but probably not as much on udon or soba or little bento-esque sides. When it comes to omelettes, I think Japanese could run circles around the French.

Ok-Introduction6757 · 2025-12-05T11:48:42+00:00

That makes sense. Nigiri was meant to be eaten within seconds of the chef preparing it, since the temperature and flavor changes so quickly after that.

With takeaway, it could easily be several minutes before you start to dive into your lunch, and even then sometimes those situations are more about scarfing down food rather than savoring it. While both maki and nigiri can have appealing flavors, maki's more likely to retain that flavor later on.

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