A marvel of design, function, and livability
A thoughtfully written and richly illustrated book on Amsterdam’s historic canal district.
All posts filed under: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
The next four years will be filled with upheaval and uncertainty . . . just look at our history
History tells us that the chaos and upheaval of the next four years will not be unprecedented.
From the bookshelf: January 2025
Each month I have a goal to read five books. Here are the books I read in January 2025.
For anybody who could use a break
Set aside time to care for yourself before getting up again to continue caring for others.
From the bookshelf: December 2024
Each month I have a goal to read five books. Here are the books I read in December 2024.
The crucible of the life cycle
Winter “is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible.”
The 2024 year-end reading list
The annual list of books I’ve enjoyed over the past twelve months.
History’s fascinating web of connections
An exhilarating history looks at the multiplicity of causes and effects that produced past and present.
Great necessities call out great virtues
Framing is language for debate that carries and evokes ideas about what we value.
Gentleness is powerful. Stillness is strength.
Practices to nourish our capacity for understanding, love, joy, and inclusiveness.
