Category Archives: Reading

Gardens

Posted on 06/05/2011 by chick

It’s that time of year when I wish very much that I had a garden. Not that I have time for gardening, but it would be pleasant on a summer’s day to sit outside, sipping a cool beverage, admiring the … Continue reading →

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Criminals and Crazies

Posted on 05/29/2011 by chick

There have been a lot of news articles lately about psychopaths and the test that can supposedly sort the psychopaths from the garden-variety criminals. So here’s a related Poirot quote. He once said, It is an interesting subject of after-dinner … Continue reading →

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Two Library Books

Posted on 05/27/2011 by chick

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Grade: C- This book, its sequels, and the movies are so famous, and the story so simple, that I’m not going to worry about spoilers. If you’re concerned about them, then you might not want to … Continue reading →

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Aren’t We All?

Posted on 05/22/2011 by chick

Poirot once said, I am as the good God made me. from Cards on the Table

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Justification

Posted on 05/19/2011 by chick

I used to keep a copy of every book I had read. If it was a borrowed book, I would keep the title in mind and try to acquire a used copy later. This habit of mine eventually led to … Continue reading →

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There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Question (Really!)

Posted on 05/18/2011 by chick

Eleanor Roosevelt was an interesting person. I hope that I find the time to study her life and works someday. Perhaps she could be the subject of a new reading marathon? I’ll certainly keep it in mind. The reason I’m … Continue reading →

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Often, If Not Always

Posted on 05/15/2011 by chick

There have been many Ponzi schemes and insider trading scandals in the last few years. One former hedge fund manager, Raj Rajaratnam, was convicted this week of fourteen counts of securities fraud and conspiracy. The guy had so much money … Continue reading →

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Yalpdrow

Posted on 05/11/2011 by chick

Ounce, Dice, Trice by Alastair Reid Grade: B Amazon has been trying to sell me this book for a while, but I’ve been burned too many times by their recommendations, so I ordered it from the library instead. Good thing … Continue reading →

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Another Beautiful “Once Upon a Time”

Posted on 05/10/2011 by chick

Many Moons by James Thurber Grade: A+ James Thurber wrote The 13 Clocks, one of my favorite books of all time. I haven’t been as impressed with some of his other books, though. Amazon had been trying to sell me … Continue reading →

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Doing Away With Diapers (I Wish)

Posted on 05/09/2011 by chick

The Diaper Free Baby by Christine Gross-Loh Grade: C+ When I was expecting my first child, I had this notion that I was going to use cloth diapers for my son. Well, that was a great idea, except that the … Continue reading →

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