This is the eleventh post in A Month of Reading Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well live. From the poem "Resumé" by Dorothy Parker, as quoted in You … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 13, Team Lisa
This is the tenth post in “A Month of Reading“ December thirteenth. So, I have this friend. Jason Land was Lisa's personal trainer. At least, that's how they met. In 2007, after her first surgery, she did physical therapy until the insurance stopped paying for it, and … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 12, Santa
This is the ninth post in “A Month of Reading“ Kyle's letter to Santa, which he rolled up into a scroll and taped closed, and put into our mailbox: Dear Santa, I have been good this year. If I don't get any other presents than 3, it's fine with me. I know the elves are … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 11, Negative Space
This is the eight post in “A Month of Reading“ December eleventh. I'll tell you what I'm NOT reading. Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown. It's a self-helpy, creative inspiration book that focuses on helping you break through your fear and shame. It's less touchy-feely than it … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 7-10, Club
This is the seventh post in “A Month of Reading“ December tenth. Turns out I didn't have time to write daily over the weekend. I was reading though, of course. I even attended book club last night, where we discussed "wild," and it was very interesting to hear the very … [Read more...]
