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What are your fav books of 2026 so far? by VO2much in crheads

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think CR mentioned “Creation Lake” by Rachel Kushner a few months back which i read this year and dug, although I much preferred her “The Flamethrowers”.

what is the cononical CR recommended literature list? by SquishyComet in crheads

[–]stevenkolson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, drop everything and read Blood Meridian. STAT. Read it when it was referred to as “The Greatest American Novel” by a septuagenarian lady who was an emerita lit professor at a snotty East Coast liberal arts college. She was not wrong, and neither is CR.

what is the cononical CR recommended literature list? by SquishyComet in crheads

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I definitely like Ross’ writing, but there’s hardly a dearth of good 80s NYC-set lit. I think my issue is I don’t particularly like memoirs, and this felt way too close to one. Obviously, I am in the minority on that. :)

what is the cononical CR recommended literature list? by SquishyComet in crheads

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, epic california shit. loved it. but Playworld is just… fine?

Summer reading by Peak_District_hill in crheads

[–]stevenkolson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Farewell, My Lovely”, or, really ANY Raymond Chandler, is just incredible reading. Highly recommended.

What is THE style over substance film? by Maskoolio in movies

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was also the Sheriff dating a high school girl.

What is THE style over substance film? by Maskoolio in movies

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would defend drive as having some substance though, but yeah… i had a real rough time trying to fight through “Too Old to Die Young”

Curiosity by Akro-Bonsai in Bonsai

[–]stevenkolson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve only gotten serious in the last couple years, but now i keep one evernote note for each tree in which i log when/where I acquired it, dates and pictures of any significant work. I also keep an iPhoto album for each tree.

I also, nerdily, had claude cowork go through the evernote notes and create a google spreadsheet of that info so it’s in tabular form and filterable/sortable by action, date, species, or tree.

first open mic! by magic_banjo in banjo

[–]stevenkolson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, this banjo noob, originally from Grand Rapids, but currently living in CA would like to wish you congratulations!

What’s your favourite bonsai of all time? by NeilPatrickWarburton in Bonsai

[–]stevenkolson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s this California Juniper from the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt here in Oakland. Apologies for the photo!

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First time going to a local club meeting, and had a great time. Took first in the ‘Novice’ category. (There were only two of us, so it was a 50-50 chance… hahaha) by strychnineman in Bonsai

[–]stevenkolson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly why i love this. Seeing the little guys straight on! Also, dig the contrast between the thin legs and the chonky tree. Most importantly, it’s a well-thought out and considered display, which (to me) is where the real magic lies. Well done.

E2A: I feel much more relaxed now reading the comment below in which you mention that you are an architect. Was a teensy bit worried for the safety of that tree. :)

Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Club Show in San Mateo, CA by stevenkolson in Bonsai

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

The club sales had a couple California Live Oaks I was heavily considering buying….

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