Montaigne by Stefan Zweig
There are many interesting layers to this book. First the subject who during the late 1500’s wrote a book of essays which is a unique glimpse of his life during the time. Second is this book …
Gold by Rumi
Poetry is not my thing, but sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone. Poetry is meant to speak to you, not to have me speak about it to you.
Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching
AI Ethics by Mark Coeckelbergh
This was a quick read hitting some of the main areas of concern around the use of AI, presuming it gets much better and more integrated in human life. Like Future Ethics by Cennydd Bowles, it would …
India, A History by John Keay
With a few trips to India, I wanted to learn more about the history of the vast nation.
Goodbye Buddy
Titan, you were a great dog. You came to us with a bad rap sheet, but you proved to be a gentle and loyal member of the pack. You could not be around other dogs, but we all have our flaws and we made …
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
This book was on a lot of best-of-lists in the past several years. I initially avoided it due to it being about gamers/gaming. I have no interest in games, but the idea of friendship and love far …
My Effin' Life by Geddy Lee
Teenage me was very excited to read Geddy Lee’s accounting of Rush, well really his entire life. I was a big Rush fan and if really pressed, I’d admit I am still a fan. It was very …
Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
The War on Privacy
Fresh Pasta
Made some fresh pasta for dinner and decided to hand cut it so it brings rustic flair to the meal.
My Struggle Book 5 by Karl Ove Knausgaard
An easy winter read, book 5 covers Knausgaard’s early twenties in honest detail. The many foolish things we do in youth, he shares for all of us. There is something terribly engaging in his …
H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
I have been well aware of this book as it is now ten years old, has won many awards, and has been a fixture of many book store end caps. It was only recently that I bothered to learn what the book …
The Greenhouse Project
After having expanded our gardens and fenced in the raised beds, we decided to take the plunge on building a greenhouse this year. The thought being that a greenhouse would provide more options for …
To Build a Fire by Jack London
I visited my uncle in California last week. He encouraged me to read the short story To Build a Fire by Jack London as it was memorable to him and Jack London is a well known local for Oakland. We …
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Like most of the planet, I have heard of Moby Dick. I know of Captain Ahab, the great white whale, and even remember Starbucks is named after the first mate on the boat. I also know Moby Dick has a …
Redwoods
I was able to visit California with my son. One of the non-negotiable places to visit was Muir Woods. He had never seen the redwoods and I’d much rather see the towering trees than the towering …
Of Monsters and Men
I have really gotten into the album My Head Is an Animal this year. I was pleased to find The Cabin Sessions, recorded ten years after the album came out.
Fight Oligarchy by Bernie Sanders
I found this small book staring at me when I was browsing the bookstore. I find Bernie to have a sensible perspective on things and without reading the jacket, picked it up. I agree that our modern …