Words to chew on
A fun look at the history of food-related words and phrases. Bon appetit!
All posts filed under: Recommended Readings
Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share
The cyclical nature of life and time
The first day of school reminds us that we are not bound by the time between our birthdays and last days.
A right, not a privilege
Carol Anderson’s important work on the lengths those who fear democracy will go to disrupt it.
A timeless meditation on grief and music
James Runcie on what it must have been like to sing, play, and hear Bach’s music for the very first time.
Declassifying my online newsletters (with an update)
Online newsletters are an excellent way to cut out the “corporate” in the media we consume.
An unparalleled chronicler of the American spirit
David McCullough, who passed away recently, believed history is an antidote to self-pity and self-importance.
The books I read in July 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from July 2022.
We either build hope together or lose hope separately
Fiona Hill’s remarkable memoir that recognizes that we succeed as a country only when we all thrive.
A feast for the eyes in this moveable book
A moveable book brings new appreciation for the art of legendary Japanese artist Hokusai.
Working your way out of the holes in life
Louis Sachar’s classic tale of overcoming family history, violence, and injustice.
MORE TO COME... 