A Month in the Country

For the past two years, my favorite books have been about pre-industrial life in the country, mostly England, Spain, Japan and France in that order. This was another book about life in those times and although it is fiction gives me a little more feeling as to what those times must have been like. Here…… Continue reading A Month in the Country

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I Am a Cat

I don’t recall where I heard about this book but it was in my “to read” list. I enjoy books written pre-1900 because it gives me insight into history. With only history books and a few videos taken in the early days of video recording the past feels formal, dry, without any feeling. Reading books…… Continue reading I Am a Cat

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The Pillars of the Earth

It has been a tough start to 2025. There has been dramatic change at both work and politically. Those two things combined with two illnesses I haven’t had much energy or motivation to do much outside of work except read. Therefore, I’m a bit behind on my reading notes having read three other books since…… Continue reading The Pillars of the Earth

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Le politique aujourd’hui

I thought a French title was appropriate given that, somehow, our current President has inexplicably managed to alienate all of our allies. As much as I’d like to write this post in French, my level is only up to a 6th grader and that simply won’t do for a post about politics. Let’s begin with…… Continue reading Le politique aujourd’hui

Ohio Trip – Post Four

It is 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. I’m at Stauf’s again enjoying the last Grandview morning before I go back to the Bay. It is nice to have extra time in the morning since my customers are on West Coast time and so I’m not expected to be available until 11:00 AM Easter…… Continue reading Ohio Trip – Post Four

2025 – Ohio Visit Post Three

It is 10:05 AM on Monday, March 10th. Daylight savings occurred yesterday so the time is later than it feels. It is a workday but since I’m on the West Coast team I have plenty of free time in the morning before work picks up. I’ve taken my steam shower and am now at Stauf’s…… Continue reading 2025 – Ohio Visit Post Three

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