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Alice and Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser by Richard Brian Davis

Alice and Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser by Richard Brian Davis

In a broad sense, philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each other. The book is a collection of essays by writers, professors, Ph.D. candidates and well, philosophers. Each essay looks at a different idea or subject in Alice in Wonderland and surveys it…

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The Detective and Mr. Dickens by William J. Palmer

The Detective and Mr. Dickens by William J. Palmer

“In Victorian London, Charles Dickens and his protégé, author Wilkie Collins, make the acquaintance of the shrewdest mind either would ever encounter: Inspector William Field of the newly formed Metropolitan Protectives. A gentleman’s brutal murder brings the three men together in an extraordinary investigation that leads Dickens to the beautiful young actress Ellen Ternan, who would become the…

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A Nation Rising by Kenneth C. Davis

A Nation Rising by Kenneth C. Davis

A Nation Rising: Untold Tales of Flawed Founders, Fallen Heroes, and Forgotten Fighters from America’s Hidden History This is the second book of Davis’ that I have read and I have to say that I liked this one a lot better. (the other was America’s Hidden History)Davis is an artist at turning small seldom known events in American history into easy-to-digest, about 20-25 page, stories that hold…

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The Bucolic Plague by Josh Kilmer-Purcell

The Bucolic Plague by Josh Kilmer-Purcell

What happens when two New Yorkers (one an ex–drag queen) do the unthinkable: start over, have a herd of kids, and get a little dirty?The Bucolic Plague starts off with the most hilarious Author Caution that I have ever read. This book is not about living your dream. It will not inspire you. You will not be emboldened to attempt anything more than making a fresh pot of coffee.The author reminds…

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The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson

The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson

Learning about Emmett Till is important, without question, but the epilogue of this is what knocked me to my knees.a sample…“America is still killing Emmett Till, and often for the same reasons that drove the violent segregationists of the 1950s and 1960s. Yes, some things have changed; the kind of violence that snatched Till’s life strikes only rarely. A white supremacist gunman slaughtering…

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Who Killed Jane Stanford? by Richard White

Who Killed Jane Stanford? by Richard White

Who Killed Jane Stanford? by Richard White In 1885 Leland and Jane Stanford co-founded Stanford University in honor of their only son, Leland Jr., that had died of typhoid fever in 1884 at 15. After Leland Sr died in 1893, Jane became the became the chief funder and steward of the university. While there was a board of trustees and president, she was very heavily involved to the point of…

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31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan – Review

31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan – Review

Who killed Dr. Harvey Burdell?Though there are no witnesses and no clues, fingers point to Emma Cunningham, the refined, pale-skinned widow who managed Burdell’s house and his servants. Rumored to be a black-hearted gold digger with designs on the doctor’s name and fortune, Emma is immediately put under house arrest during a murder investigation. A swift conviction is sure to catapult flamboyant…

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A Nation Rising by Kenneth C. Davis

A Nation Rising by Kenneth C. Davis

Untold Tales of Flawed Founders, Fallen Heroes, and Forgotten Fighters from America’s Hidden History This is the second book by Davis’ that I have read and I have to say that I liked this one a lot better. (the other was America’s Hidden History) Davis is an artist at turning small seldom known events in American history into easy to digest, about 20-25 page, stories that hold your interest and…

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Flailing at the Depression Wall

Flailing at the Depression Wall

I’ve had Persistent Depressive Disorder, formerly called Chronic Depression, for all of my adult life. It never really gets better there are only times that life suck less than other times. Throw in anxiety and agoraphobic avoidance and just getting out of bed is like trying to get fifty clowns to fit in a Mini Cooper. Yet, late last year I seemed to have found a promising cocktail of meds,…

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Architecture That Never Was 

Have you ever read about a place or building that no longer exists and been mad because you never got to see it? Okay, maybe it’s just me that pines over buildings; work with me here. I’ll give you an example, years ago I saw a statue similar to this and became obsessed.   Newly-made sprite available at Nichols Bros Stoneworks What was it?   What is it doing?   Is it praying, please don’t let…

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We don’t need to make it great again, we need to live up to our documents and what those before us have fought for. . . . . . #langstonhughes #patriot #lifegoals #shakehands #smile #letamericabeamericaagain — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2YUoCkm

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If you’ve given up on sleep, paint book page poppies that will later become a beautiful memorial wreath. . . . . . #bookstagram #art #recycledart #books #insomnia #holidays #upcycle #makewordsfly — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2YTVpSu

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The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando by William J. Mann dropped on my porch today. Look at that face. . . . . #bookstagram #upcomingbook #biography #celebrity #marlonbrando #book — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/32y4rrh

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When you’re folding an older book and come across an epigraph that makes you pause and consider, have we really changed at all? . . . . . #bookstagram #epigraphs #books #bookfoldingart #bookfolding #thingsthatmatter #thingsthatmakeyougohmm — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2xvibVD

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Just finished Outer Order, Inner Calm by @gretchenrubin and it gave rational tips as well as reasons why. Woohoo, no more asking inanimate objects strange questions. Now that sparks joy in this logically minded hoarder. It’s 1:30 A.M. and I’m ready to bust into my living room wondering, “Why is it, that I seldom want to be in here? The couch is pretty and new...it’s that ugly rocker that I’m storing for mom and it interrupts the flow while screaming “I am not your style and kill the entire room for you! Bwahaha!” . . . . . . . #gretchenrubin #bookstagram #clutterfree #clutter #shortandsweet #books #books — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2YmoINX

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The Halloween fabrics are starting to come in! This is just one of The Costume Maker’s Ball collection Designed by @jweckerfrisch For @rileyblakedesigns and I’m already torn as to how to use it best! Such a great collection, perfect for those that live and love the undead. . . . . . #creepy #spooky247 #fabrictodiefor #skeletonart #thisishalloween #fabric #creeptastic — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ZX5XkI

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These, along with the rest of the @brenebrown books and worksheets are going to my parents. I’d been suggesting her work for years but nooo it wasn’t until they saw her on NetFlix that THEY suggest her books to me. That’s not shame but can we have a big lack of Wholehearted living on aisle one? Oh and they still haven’t offered to reimburse me, is that petty? Probably. . . . . #brenebrown #grateful #imperfectlyperfect #headdesk #parentsjustdontunderstand #bookstgram #books #booksthatmatter — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X8Lesg