POP! BAM! WOW! (The Back in Action Post)

     I never particularly thought that I would begin blogging before the school year officially began, I didn't see myself as one of those early-start types...but I guess I found myself having a bit of a blogging itch.  As the end of summer quickly approaches (9 days until class begins, yikes!) and my job winds down, I have found myself in want of a few productive things to do.  Thus, I began Ragtime, a big step for me in my anti-procrastination goals.    I have to admit, while the book was not a particularly quick read (small print, dense writing)  it was engrossing.  I am seriously considering watching the movie as well, largely for seeing how they managed the adaptation.   In any case, please prepare for a slew of Ragtime-inspired posts.  I plan on blogging about  Ragtime music and how it relates to the novel, trains (flashback!) and the transition to airplanes, historical accuracy/deviations, and the concept of justice as presented in the novel and in relation to American life.   Perhaps that will be enough to satisfy my need for productivity.  As for the rest of my time, I'll be the pool, soaking up the last rays of Wisconsin summer sun.