Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve been in the Portland area for the last couple of weeks, getting many wedding tasks done and enjoying a nice time with Amy before Fall entirely monopolizes my schedule. That, and there was … Continue reading
I’ve realized over the years that I’m a peculiar reader. Peculiar in that I’m not entirely sure what will and what will not strike my fancy, especially my fiction fancy. I’m not a literature snob, reading only the Great Books, … Continue reading
As you probably know I’m part of Amazon Vine. They send me some stuff every month. I review it. That’s the deal. Everyone wins. Sometimes it’s almonds and dressing mix. Sometimes it’s good or mediocre books. Sometimes it’s useful software. … Continue reading
When Amy and I were at the Tea Room a couple weeks ago a man walked in with a small group and proceeded to raise a ruckus. He didn’t like the table they assigned. He didn’t like the next table. … Continue reading
Throughout Christian history there has been quite an interest in men and women who did great things, whether in this world or within their soul. These men and women weren’t seeking self-satisfaction. Rather, they were truly seeking God and his … Continue reading
For most of my life, as long as I can remember at least, I’ve enjoyed people watching. Airports are great. So are train stations. Sitting on a public bench or at a table looking out at the sidewalk of a … Continue reading
Got a nice selection of items from the Amazon Vine program this month. One I especially want to feature here. The novel So Brave, Young, and Handsome by Lief Enger. Here’s my review: “I said, ‘Most men never have the … Continue reading
I got back into posting and then fell off. Well, there are a few reasons for that. One is because of that Amazon Vine program I talk about occasionally, where I get a few free items each month in exchange … Continue reading
I don’t just get the chance to review books in Amazon Vine. Occasionally I get another kind of product. A sports snack bar, or deodorant. Sometimes even a more expensive product. Like the Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse. … Continue reading
Last month I took a bit of a detour from my normal reading and had a go at The Making of a Tropical Disease: A Short History of Malaria (Johns Hopkins Biographies of Disease). Here’s my Amazon Vine review: Once … Continue reading
