If I could tell the world just one thing today, if I could only discuss one topic I thought may be worth more consideration, it would be this: I finished reading Patrick Rothfuss’… Read More
Is Patrick Rothfuss’ “The Wise Man’s Fear” as good as the series’ predecessor “The Name of the Wind” ? Yes. Enthusiastically yes. I am halfway through “The Wise Man’s Fear.” For whatever reasons, this… Read More
When do you write something for public consideration? I often write shortly after I’ve realized or learned something personally, a new realization to me, something I perceive to be uncommonly known, yet uncommonly… Read More
This post series is for people seeking wisdom. Atop this post is the original publisher’s green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, pictorial dust jacket by F. Cugat for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great… Read More
I am reading the fantasy fiction novel “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss. The book is over 700 pages long. I rarely read the fantasy genre. I like fantasy stories fine, I just… Read More
If you examine many of your favorite stories, fiction or non-fiction, one of the consistent themes is this: The protagonist figures out a way, through the use of her clever skills, cooperation, and coordination, to… Read More
One of the great themes in 19th & 20th century literature and screenplays is how “modern cultures” continued to throw their young men and women, ill-prepared, into the conflicts and frequent horrors found… Read More
Much of my life has been spent in efforts to avoid obligations to only one. It’s interesting that in the history of religion, so many cultures moved from forms of polytheism to monotheism. … Read More
Here are the best ideas that came to mind this week: Whenever possible (and it’s not always possible), put your praise of others in writing. Communicate your criticisms verbally in private. ~ If… Read More
Who are George Eliot and George Lewes you ask? You don’t know either of them? If that’s the case, let me introduce you to them. (Isn’t that why some of you keep returning… Read More
Director Ridley Scott’s first major motion picture (before he became more famous directing “Alien,””Blade Runner,” and “Gladiator”), was a 1977 film titled, “The Duellists.” My best friend recommended the film to me, so I… Read More
3 Things To Know To Better Understand This Review 1) Daniel Bullen kindly wrote me and asked if I’d like to read his new book – to see if I might be interested in… Read More
Before reading this book, I had these questions: • How sexually explicit would Brown be about his experiences with prostitutes? • Would Brown clearly advocate a position in favor or against prostitution? • What… Read More
I did what I said I would do. As you can see from the stub above, I went to see The Dark Knight Rises this evening. It is a great film. I give… Read More
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts” ~ Shakespeare, from… Read More
Alison Bechdel’s latest graphic novel is terrific. I give it 5 out of 5 stars. The book is appropriately not titled “About My Mother.” This is not primarily a biography about the author’s… Read More
I’ve been a fool often in my life. That’s the thing with us fools – we never really know if we’ve stopped being foolish. I suppose that’s the nature of being a fool.… Read More
Extremely Hurt And Incredibly Human ~ by OneMoreOption It’s been a long day. It’s 12:17am (after midnight) when I’m beginning writing this post. I’m exhausted after playing over 2 hours of tennis,… Read More
- – Where Do The Wild Things Come From? ~ by OneMoreOption Maurice Sendak, the famous children’s book author, who died this week, was gay. Sendak mentioned in a September 2008 article in The… Read More
The above photo is by Jorge Castro. © All rights reserved by Jorge Castro. (Click on the image if you wish to view it individually.) – - This post will address these questions: Should… Read More
- – Understanding Compounding Profitablity . . .~ by OneMoreOption In the 2008 film “Fireflies In The Garden,” Academy Award nominated actress, Emily Watson’s character Jane says to her nephew, Michael: “You’re a… Read More
- – Mr. Nobody ~ by OneMoreOption Have you seen the 2009 film “Mr. Nobody”? The film enjoyed some success at North American film festivals, but it never received either a US… Read More
Understanding Superman ~ by OneMoreOption The more accurate title for this post may be “Understanding Clark Kent,” because that’s the thrust of this discussion. There, I went and did it. I did… Read More
- – Today’s Topics • Life Is Racing By • Darrell Hammond’s New Memoir • You Will Be Defined By What You Refuse To Consider • A World Without Sex & Sexuality • … Read More
