tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5721587853288155017..comments2024-03-29T01:47:48.560-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Michael Sears: "No Such Thing as a Bad Nap"Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24137185767036741982014-05-25T21:05:55.406-04:002014-05-25T21:05:55.406-04:00Hi, Daco -- Energy/ Heat + Humidity = Energy delta...Hi, Daco -- Energy/ Heat + Humidity = Energy delta<br />Energy delta < 1 = Nap.Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67129967451353176622014-05-25T20:22:40.340-04:002014-05-25T20:22:40.340-04:00Hi Michael! I'm guessing naps are a big southe...Hi Michael! I'm guessing naps are a big southern thing. Or at least once upon a time they were, especially before air conditioning.Dacohttp://www.authordaco.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51463339498443369682014-05-25T19:16:06.519-04:002014-05-25T19:16:06.519-04:00Book #3 in the Jason Stafford saga will be out nex...Book #3 in the Jason Stafford saga will be out next winter. I think it is okay to tell you the name....LONG WAY DOWN. I have explored a conspiracy of traders in BLACK FRIDAYS, a Madoff-like Ponzi scheme and its fallout in MORTAL BONDS, and now I look at insider trading in LWD. My take on it may surprise you.Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88263778826357033902014-05-25T19:13:03.446-04:002014-05-25T19:13:03.446-04:00It was a great wedding. The family is all very mu...It was a great wedding. The family is all very musical and the entertainment included fathers, brothers, and friends playing and singing. There were even two bridesmaids rapping. Lots of fun.Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86280593710777262612014-05-25T19:10:26.029-04:002014-05-25T19:10:26.029-04:00For those who asked about my books...Jason Staffor...For those who asked about my books...Jason Stafford is both an ex-Wall Street trader and an ex-convict. He now makes his living uncovering frauds and cheats at other Wall Street firms. He is also the single parent of a five year old boy who is well to the left of center on the autism spectrum. The books have been described as 'thrillers with heart', and I like to think that the domestic issues that Jason faces are as important to him -- and the reader -- as the mcguffin.<br />Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18797531772193478342014-05-25T18:51:21.662-04:002014-05-25T18:51:21.662-04:00Are naps a regional thing? Do Southerners take mo...Are naps a regional thing? Do Southerners take more? I am convinced that New Yorkers take fewer, but I don't think that is necessarily a good thing.<br />Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14314826608112141202014-05-25T18:49:03.315-04:002014-05-25T18:49:03.315-04:00WOW! I go away overnight without wifi and look wh...WOW! I go away overnight without wifi and look what happens! Thank you, Susan, for inviting me to contribute here and thanks for all the comments. As soon as I shake some of the cobwebs out, I will reply.<br />Michael Sears, writing as Michael Searshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289171344322534669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89940311796399417292014-05-25T18:39:34.481-04:002014-05-25T18:39:34.481-04:00Napping has long been a way of life in my househol...Napping has long been a way of life in my household, growing up and even now...of course, age neutral. Funny how I can still hear my mother directing us as young kids to go lay down and rest...you'll feel better. Now my own daughter says, power naps, 15 minutes, revitalize you, any longer and you're sunk for the rest of the day. Either way, nothing beats a great nap. Super fun article, Michael!Dacohttp://www.authordaco.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10590362330774694252014-05-25T18:31:30.283-04:002014-05-25T18:31:30.283-04:00Michael, your topic is most relevant to me this af...Michael, your topic is most relevant to me this afternoon, as I just saw the the granddaughters off after a three day visit. A nap sounds just the ticket. I have often heard the benefits of naps, but for some reason, I don't feel like I should let myself take one in the afternoon. My body, on the other hand, doesn't listen to me, and I usually end up falling asleep involuntarily for a short nap in the late afternoon if I'm home and in my reading chair. Like some others, I think Winston Churchill's method would induce me to sleep too long. It's so funny that when we were children, we fought naps, and now, we wish someone would tell us we have to take one.<br /><br />Your books sound full of suspense and thrills, Michael, and so another series finds its way to my TBR list. Thanks. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53037802811086073672014-05-25T18:05:59.936-04:002014-05-25T18:05:59.936-04:00Since I was born in 1951, the polio scare was my m...Since I was born in 1951, the polio scare was my mother's excuse to make me and my siblings take naps on summer vacation every. single. day. Up until I was in sixth grade, for crying out loud. <br /><br />For a really long time I resisted napping, and sleeping in general. Writing the first paragraph here makes me understand part of my lifelong problem with insomnia. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52356745400206342052014-05-25T18:00:18.349-04:002014-05-25T18:00:18.349-04:00Yes! I would like to hear about his new book, too!...Yes! I would like to hear about his new book, too!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75436387270661900362014-05-25T17:58:06.761-04:002014-05-25T17:58:06.761-04:00A lovely day for a wedding! ANd we will just keep ...A lovely day for a wedding! ANd we will just keep talking, whether the adorable Michael is here or not..but I DO hope he tells us about his new book! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54213205798509321852014-05-25T17:58:02.932-04:002014-05-25T17:58:02.932-04:00Interesting topic about napping. When I was in ki...Interesting topic about napping. When I was in kindergarten, my Mom would have a blanket on the floor in the living room so I could take a nap. She got the idea from my aunt who did that for my cousins. Though, I did not like naps at the after school day care center. I think I did not want to miss the world if I took a nap. In college, I was studying all the time and I remember taking 45 minute naps in the reading room at the library at University.<br /><br />For me, 45 minute naps work because if I nap for two hours, then it is difficult to get a regular night's sleep. I also notice that certain foods make a difference.<br /><br />Have you noticed if certain foods make a difference in your napping or "siesta" as they call it in Spain?<br /><br />Again, Susan, thank you for introducing me to a new author. Agreed that naps are not illegal nor immoral nor fattening.<br /><br />Susan and Hallie, hope you are feeling better.<br /><br />~hmdtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23225017103820424212014-05-25T15:35:38.664-04:002014-05-25T15:35:38.664-04:00I nap quite often on my lunch hour whether I want ...I nap quite often on my lunch hour whether I want to or not. I'm out in my car reading, and I nod off for 15 or 20 minutes. It really does make a huge difference.<br /><br />If I am home on a lazy afternoon and crawl into bed for a longer nap, I find myself groggy and unable to wake up for hours. But the short, "power" naps do wonders for me.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28183030307223115002014-05-25T14:55:13.634-04:002014-05-25T14:55:13.634-04:00And by the way, Michael is not napping — he's ...And by the way, Michael is not napping — he's at a wedding and I hope he'll be able to drop by later today!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42632117018916219372014-05-25T14:48:18.823-04:002014-05-25T14:48:18.823-04:00Sorry I haven't been around to comment, but I ...Sorry I haven't been around to comment, but I was ... yes, you guessed it ... napping! (It was a long one, because of the flu, but I'm feeling better and convinced naps help you recover faster.)Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5407714765760497152014-05-25T14:41:06.158-04:002014-05-25T14:41:06.158-04:00I used to nap at a rest stop on the Pike going out...I used to nap at a rest stop on the Pike going out to Northampton. Then I read a certain murder mystery...<br /><br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56974288393894396402014-05-25T13:05:52.717-04:002014-05-25T13:05:52.717-04:00Sorry but naps leave me groggy and unable to funct...Sorry but naps leave me groggy and unable to function. My grogginess will start to leave just about my normal bedtime and I lay awake for hours. The only time I sleep in the daytime is if I am ill or recouperating from surgery. My better half is a great napper, any time and anywhere.Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63652372246594399682014-05-25T12:58:06.076-04:002014-05-25T12:58:06.076-04:00What a great blog! I am forever propounding the jo...What a great blog! I am forever propounding the joys of napping to my naysaying friends. Maybe I should just save my breath and print copies of this essay to hand out.<br /><br />I like Michael's style! I promptly downloaded Black Fridays from audible.com (need to read a series in order). My eyes tire easily and listening to a good reader enables me to enjoy a book together with a walk...think I'll start right now.<br />WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853203454861717860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37577696795207613752014-05-25T12:10:59.976-04:002014-05-25T12:10:59.976-04:00Add me to the ranks of power nappers. Even if I do...Add me to the ranks of power nappers. Even if I don't fall asleep, just lying flat for 20 minutes or so can send me back to work reenergized. And sometimes with a fresh plot idea.<br />Kathy/KaitlynKathy Lynn Emersonhttp://www.kaitlyndunnett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9838681660032392032014-05-25T11:52:32.492-04:002014-05-25T11:52:32.492-04:00Naps are good. What else is there to say? Unfortun...Naps are good. What else is there to say? Unfortunately I can't control the length of them. Nor can I get one started sometimes, try as I might. Naps are phonecall magnets too. So I invariably get up grouchier than when I started.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9395806305992762002014-05-25T11:51:31.122-04:002014-05-25T11:51:31.122-04:00I am such a fan! LOVE MIchael's books, they a...I am such a fan! LOVE MIchael's books, they are quite wonderful , and I recommend them endlessly.<br /><br />I am new to napping, and in the past, would never have considered it. But now..I think after so long on book tour and juggling time zones and events and air travel, I am a big fan of taking twenty minutes. It makes an amazing difference.<br /><br />i can't get under the covers and curl up--if I did, i'd wake up in time for breakfast. But twenty quiet minutes--even sitting in a comfy chair feet up, eyes closed, is such a treat!<br /><br />Michael, wake up, though and get writing! Cannot wait to read it..and come back to Jungle Red when it comes out, okay?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59176229069733889082014-05-25T11:13:37.173-04:002014-05-25T11:13:37.173-04:00I used to avoid naps because I wasn't very goo...I used to avoid naps because I wasn't very good at ending them. Once asleep I was gone for hours. But now I seem to be able to take a twenty minute nap, wake up hungry and raring to go. My favorite place is in my chair, and I'm as likely to nod off at ten in the morning as I am in the afternoon. Naps are good. Try it. You'll like it. Ann in RochesterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78300325709797510042014-05-25T10:54:23.161-04:002014-05-25T10:54:23.161-04:00Oh, you all know how I feel about naps. Life witho...Oh, you all know how I feel about naps. Life without naps is hardly worth living, and, like Michael, I have been known to park the car somewhere and put the seat back for twenty minutes. Occasionally someone has thought I was dead.<br /><br />Three cheers for naps and productivity. I've solved many a plot dilemma with a nap, and am convinced that naps are the reason Winston Churchill won the war.<br /><br />And Michael, what a fabulous cover on your book! Can't wait to dive in.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26591003722162494462014-05-25T10:53:58.437-04:002014-05-25T10:53:58.437-04:00Oh, you all know how I feel about naps. Life witho...Oh, you all know how I feel about naps. Life without naps is hardly worth living, and, like Michael, I have been known to park the car somewhere and put the seat back for twenty minutes. Occasionally someone has thought I was dead.<br /><br />Three cheers for naps and productivity. I've solved many a plot dilemma with a nap, and am convinced that naps are the reason Winston Churchill won the war.<br /><br />And Michael, what a fabulous cover on your book! Can't wait to dive in.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com