Category Archives: Books
What Are You Reading?
Vacations for me mean getting caught up on my reading. I’ve brought three books with me and #1 to get behind me is Michael D. O’Brien’s “The Sabbatical” A novel. The opening paragraph: If you were to drive through the … Continue reading
Selective Disclosures
“You don’t have to be an open book to everyone. Only show your pages to those who want to read your story”. -Nicole Addison My 11 years blogging have provided me the platform to share a few of my pages. … Continue reading
On Discourse
Back in October of 2006, we were in California for a family wedding. During some downtime, I was able to sneak off for a few hours to visit the Ronald Regan Presidential Museum and Library in Simi Valley. What a … Continue reading
Opening Paragraphs
Two monks were walking down a country road. They came across a beautiful young girl standing by a muddy stream, afraid to cross it by herself. One monk went over too her, picked her up, and safely carried her … Continue reading
Opening Paragraph Quiz
It’s been a few years since I’ve last read this book. First introduced to me in the late 1980s, I have read or listened to (I have it on cassette) this story dozens of times. There are parts that I … Continue reading
A Lost Art
For the people who appreciate the feel of a book in their hand and the smell of ink and paper, here is a guide to preserving your investments. You are welcome.
A Paradox
When but a little boy, it seemed My dearest rapture ran In fancy ever, when I dreamed I was a man – a man! Now – sad perversity! – My theme Of rarest, purest joy Is when, in fancy blest, … Continue reading