I’m fixin’ to teach y’all a lesson in southern English. “Fixin’” can mean “about to” (see my opening sentence). It can also be used as a term of preparation (fixin’ lunch, dinner etc.) It can be used by parents as a veiled threat against misbehaving youngsters (“I’ll fix your little red wagon” – even if said child doesn’t own a red wagon). But rat now, I’m fixin’ to get me some more coffee!
Carl is a bit formulaic, but his style is such that one chapter leads right into the next. I tend to read each book (and I’ve read ‘em all!) in one sitting … be that on the couch or on the porcelain chair in the room with all the tiles. His humor is the main draw, but he also throws in some environmental lessons/lectures. My favorite (current) writer by miles! I’m always salivating for the next volume!
We’re talking about a species that survived the ice age – and who along with cockroaches, Keith Richards and Cher will likely survive the next terrestrial reset – consciously or unconsciously!
I worked for a processing lab in the 70’s … kinda burned into my brain! ;)