Monthly Archives: January 2012
History Book Club Post-Game Report
The other members and myself enjoyed an excellent book discussion of “River of Darkness” by Buddy Levy on January 23. Everyone was ready with comments and suggestions for the next book to read. Our conversation covered the varied relationship between … Continue reading
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“And of all these things the Albino whale was the symbol. Wonder ye then at the fiery hunt?”
Moby Dick by Herman Melville is certainly in the top tier of American literature – they call them “classics” for a reason. Perhaps the timelessness of Moby Dick is why we had such a great turnout this month for our … Continue reading
“I am convinced that it is almost as immodest to refuse a high distinction as stubbornly to strive to attain it.” – Goethe
We’re more than a week into 2012 but I feel I’m only just catching up with last year’s “best-of” lists for music, television shows, movies, and of course, books. Instead of feeling annoyance or validation if my personal favorites respectively … Continue reading
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