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Wordless: Human Plow
The end of the driveway, the wall of plowed snow at the end of the driveway, and the path to the compost bin.
Kim by Rudyard Kipling
I am pretty sure I didn’t understand this book, but I still enjoyed it. I enjoyed the journey on foot and by rail through India, a country I find intriguing … Continue reading Kim by Rudyard Kipling
Symposium by Plato
What a fun little book! I’m sure I’m not grasping all of the nuances—I suspect a vindication motivation in the speech Plato gives to Alcibiades about Socrates—but since I’m not … Continue reading Symposium by Plato
Bookends: January 2015
I’m not sure if I can sustain this pace as the year progresses, but at least I’ve started 2015 strong, reading-wise. And I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read, which makes … Continue reading Bookends: January 2015
Habit Experiment: January Recap, February Kickoff
January Recap My goal for January was: 1) Write a little something every day. I’ve pretty much done this in January, but I realized I was already pretty much doing it before January, so … Continue reading Habit Experiment: January Recap, February Kickoff
Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
I borrowed this book from my friend Melanie ages ago (about three years ago, I think). I started it right away after I borrowed it, and while I appreciated the … Continue reading Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
One of the linchpins of the utopian society Plato describes in his Republic is the notion that each person should do the job for which she or he is best … Continue reading The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Wordless: Seating Assignment
My family marked my chair for me.
Coming to Our Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn
I gave this one the old college try, but it’s just not working for me. I actually think it’s a fine book with some really insightful gems, like the excellent … Continue reading Coming to Our Senses by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Imperfect Happiness 