nope not all series, have continued stories. That is also why I wanted to read the rest over time, to get how it fits in the overall story of the series.

that one was based on the book yeah

Oh yeah absolutely enjoyed that book, and wished I read more of the Asia saga by James Clavell to know how it fits in that even bigger story. Cause I really enjoyed the sort of chess game that was the plot (and reminded me of the best Epic fantasies in that way)

And no I did not know there was another adaptation of this story coming our way. Did see the previous miniseries from Paramount on blue-ray. With John Rhys-Davies (the actor who played Gimli in LOTR) as Rodrigues as an absolute highlight.

I try to limit my book buying already for a few years, by wanting to read a book at least three times before I buy it. (doesn’t always work, but at least it keeps me from impulse buying every book that sounds vaguely interesting.) Also I reread and lent from the library. so I do not always read new books exclusively. And once I read a book I wonder if I see myself rereading it, if yes it can stay, if no it can find a new home by secondhand bookstore or free little library.

Why do I suspect something quite similar lead to my father saying in these circumstances to write down (or just the topic) what I wanted to say.

No option for try petting the animal?

Do you mean one is sparkling and the other is not? or do both deliver the same

om het te behouden zouden we wel moeten, of het daadwerkelijk gaat gebeuren ben ik iets pessimistischer.

Tja waarom horen we zo vaak dat mensen die in een vorm van het sociaal vangnet terecht komen dat ze tegen zoveel problemen aanlopen. Het lijkt haast wel alsof ons sociale vangnet een grote gatenkaas is, dat soms meer problemen veroorzaakt dan ze oplost.

meowth

Miauwth

I love your theory. The real world one looks true to me as well. But it is your in-world one that sounds so intriguing. And quite possible true.

the biggest weak spot I can think of is that some of the ferengi gathered at the convention to discuss the Gamma Quadrant (DS9 The Nagus) are wearing headskirts. Of course your (in-world) explanation about them not feeling secure enough to go bare, could work always. And I am not sure of their roles in the ferengi society either.