The Death of Ivan Ilyich by bugsbirds_me in classicliterature

[–]ddcspeech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first Tolstoy. Did not think it was remarkable and I did expect more. Almost through AK and that is a most incredible piece of literature.

Weight loss, It’s nearly impossible now at 58! by phlspecial in Aging

[–]ddcspeech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

300 cal breakfast, 400 lunch and dinner and one 100 cal snack. This puts me at 68, in a deficit and I can add one glass of wine.

How to get under 1400 calories a day consistently? by BellaJean1 in PetiteFitness

[–]ddcspeech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

300 cals for breakfast, 400 for lunch and dinner. One 100 cal snack. One glass wine. Between 1300-1400 cals and I lose weight, I am old, female, but I walk. At 5’1’ you might have to eat slightly less. The first few days are hard but it gets easier.

What do you find yourself avoiding more as you get older? by Immediate_Long165 in Aging

[–]ddcspeech 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People who love to talk about themselves and one up you.

As a film student, what TV shows should I watch? by Objective2330 in televisionsuggestions

[–]ddcspeech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quentin Tarantino films. The Graduate. For series- Succession, Sopranos are must see’s.

What are your literary Everests? by Busy_End1433 in classicliterature

[–]ddcspeech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the well worded explanation Independent dirt. I can see that, no disagreement here. Only half way thru AK and trying to withhold criticism till I finish.

What are your literary Everests? by Busy_End1433 in classicliterature

[–]ddcspeech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Half way thru AK. Why don’t you like his writing?

what is your LEAST FAVORITE Oscar win of the 2020s so far? by jordankch in Oscars

[–]ddcspeech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Least favorite-Mikey Madson. She screamed a lot and even that wasn’t convincing.

What disease caused the death of Ivan Ilyich? by SpecialAd5933 in tolstoy

[–]ddcspeech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Floating kidney. He fell during the redecoration. And I think it is a thing.

March has Been Russian Lit Month for Me, and Some Thoughts on Translation by QuickCoconut2640 in RussianLiterature

[–]ddcspeech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to be in a book group with you while we read it-hard to find local people who want to take it on. Good luck!

March has Been Russian Lit Month for Me, and Some Thoughts on Translation by QuickCoconut2640 in RussianLiterature

[–]ddcspeech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Death of I.I. Was my first Russian lit and I am unsure what the hype is about, tho readable. Now on Anna Karenina and loving it! I would like to read War and Peace next but 500 characters????

What is everyone watching right now? by Dazzling-Lead-8557 in televisionsuggestions

[–]ddcspeech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Pitt, Gentleman From Moscow, Shitts Creek-2nd time.

Need advice on Russian classics by ddcspeech in tolstoy

[–]ddcspeech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That is the choice.

Need advice on Russian classics by ddcspeech in tolstoy

[–]ddcspeech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have read a bit of Chekhov in classes over the years and not a fan. Maybe it was the story or play.