Reading
On books, reading, and writers.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…