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BoomaofBandM

(1,922 posts)
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 02:52 AM Sep 2024

So it is almost 3 am and i am reading a book that talks about the sword of Damocles

Which takes me to Dionysius 1 of Syracuse and how he had an army of mercenaries as bodyguards that he got when he faked an attack on his life and became known as a tyrant who lived between 400 and 300 bc. He ended up getting killed through an overdose ordered by his son. Sound like anyone we know who happens to have 3 sons.

I know their are others out there who, like me, don't always sleep well. I often read your posts and decided to share this one in hopes it amuses you also. Now back to my book.

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So it is almost 3 am and i am reading a book that talks about the sword of Damocles (Original Post) BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 OP
Good morning. Fascinating reading in the wee hours. Will have to go niyad Sep 2024 #1
Just internet research. I also have fun with food and drink mentioned in the books i read. BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #4
curious if you have watched KAOS with Jeff Goldblum Skittles Sep 2024 #2
Yes we are having fun watching KAOS. BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #5
Melatonin always works for me HagathaCrispy Sep 2024 #3
Thinking about trying it. Thanks for the suggestion. BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #6

niyad

(120,673 posts)
1. Good morning. Fascinating reading in the wee hours. Will have to go
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 04:43 AM
Sep 2024

request from my library. I am reading, "My Mama, Cass", by Owen Elliott-Kugell. Nothing as lofty as yours, but a very interesting look at a most interesting woman.

BoomaofBandM

(1,922 posts)
4. Just internet research. I also have fun with food and drink mentioned in the books i read.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 08:57 AM
Sep 2024

Cass Elliott was such a talent. I may have to read the book.

Skittles

(160,331 posts)
2. curious if you have watched KAOS with Jeff Goldblum
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 05:07 AM
Sep 2024

the Dionysius character is very interesting indeed

BoomaofBandM

(1,922 posts)
5. Yes we are having fun watching KAOS.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 09:00 AM
Sep 2024

Dionysus is a great fun living character and Jeff Goldblum is always a riot.

 

HagathaCrispy

(154 posts)
3. Melatonin always works for me
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 05:26 AM
Sep 2024

Forget sleeping pills, Melatonin always works for me. It can be purchased anywhere in the US

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