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Reading

On books, reading, and writers.

  • Hope and History

    History says, Don’t hope On this side of the grave. But then once in a lifetime The longed-for tidal wave Of justice can rise up,…

  • The Brotherhood of Mt Shasta

    As you hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, for many days you catch glimpses of Mt Shasta between the trees. As you…

  • All the Magic

    Sandra’s seen a leprechaun, Eddie touched a troll Laurie danced with witches once, Charlie found some goblins’ gold. Donald heard a mermaid sing, Susy spied…

  • Project Hail Mary

    The only novel by Andy Weir I’ve read besides Project Hail Mary is The Martian, which deservedly has become one of the best-known science fiction…

  • The Purpose of Poetry

    Poetry is not conceptual thought … poetry, even if it’s about big issues, is always about a particular case. And so, a poet uses words…

  • Two Very Good Movies

    A Man Called Otto: This is an example of a genre I enjoy. The genre is Grumpy old man with new neighbors. Other examples of…