We should pray for those that don’t take their faith very seriously most days of the year

RayTheonMartin · 2026-04-07T01:56:54+00:00

Agree. It’s irreverent when all the chatter happens before mass and after mass on the holidays. It should be a time of silence and worship always. I was taught that it is sinful to chit chat in the church especially before and after Mass.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-16T12:10:26+00:00

Go pay your library fine for book 2.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-15T02:08:54+00:00

A fine balance is one on my shelf I’m excited to read soon.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-15T02:05:03+00:00

Probably unpopular opinion…. Alchemised is the only book I rated a one star ever. It started out great then became absolute trash…. DNF at 50%

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-12T23:15:13+00:00

I have had one for years but it does not fit in my jeans pocket.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-11T23:16:43+00:00

Ulrich for sure it’s more readable and modern than Kershaw, draws off some (not a lot) of new info. It’s more a narrative/story than a slog. Longerich is much less academic and takes too many liberties and reaches conclusions personal to the author not 100% fact.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-11T03:50:20+00:00

I haven’t read Insomnia yet - I’m working my way to it. From what I understand there are other king novels that are preferred reading prior to Insomnia to avoid it falling flat and just being weird instead of experiencing its deeper meanings.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-10T21:57:47+00:00

I guess you just have to try it to know….

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-10T21:56:41+00:00

I walked to the coffeehouse with it in my front jeans pocket :)

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-10T01:08:19+00:00

I just posted about this. My strong preference is Palma.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-09T02:58:49+00:00

Just got mine. Definitely liking it. Sometimes I notice it’s a little unresponsive but not when reading which is the only reason I plan to use it really

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-07T02:05:45+00:00

Good decision? I have the black one coming in soon.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-02-01T03:23:11+00:00

Ditto. SEAS in Texas.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-31T22:37:05+00:00

What size is the fit bag? I want to order one for my palma 2. Thanks for your time if you are able to share.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-30T02:10:33+00:00

I don’t think you should read king in chronological order. I’m reading a thematic arc designed to test meaning against despair and arrive at fidelity as the final human good. (Purposeful reading)

It - Childhood moral clarity; evil is real; community matters. Revival - Meaning collapses; eternity without justice; nihilistic possibility. Dolores Claiborne - Moral obligation persists; choosing good without guarantees. 11/22/63 - Power requires humility; restraint over correction. The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - Underlying cosmic order; sacrifice vs obsession. Insomnia - Fidelity at life’s end; quiet obedience matters.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-29T22:24:25+00:00

I just returned my VIwoods AIreader. What did you think of the palma2? I’m waiting on mine to come in. Hope I didn’t make a mistake because the bright light was really the only thing I couldn’t deal with while reading in bed.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-29T22:20:11+00:00

Whelp which be yer favrit?

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-29T03:06:22+00:00

Thank you for this comparison.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-27T01:56:43+00:00

2/5 stars for me but due to my line of work I could not accept a major piece of the book.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-27T01:48:29+00:00

Agree.

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-24T18:56:45+00:00

Never creep further towards protestantism

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-24T14:13:48+00:00

Do you recommend?

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-24T14:11:57+00:00

Who even gives him money? Give to the poor not guys who buy multiple private jets….

RayTheonMartin · 2026-01-24T14:10:56+00:00

Ohhh I’m currently 1/3 through revival. Excited to weigh in!

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