Category Archives: Books

Random book on advertising being given away today. This book, one of many that I’ve kept on a bookshelf for oh too long – showed up in a box of books I had at my own workplace. Expect a number … Continue reading →

Excellent book about how we, as a society, have fallen victim to conspiracy theories that are harming our ability to appreciate scientific advances. Great read, if only for the chapter about how, when people deny their children vaccines, they’re screwing … Continue reading →

Today, I RID myself of this book – a guide to the future…written as a humourous dictionary, by the fine folks at McSweeney’s. Not really a lot to say about this book. If you like McSweeney’s…you’ll love this book. I’ll … Continue reading →

Today, I RID myself of a book about how the AIDS epidemic spread. Truly, the most depressing piece of non-fiction I’ve ever read. Not really sure why I was hanging on to this. Read it oh, so many years ago…and … Continue reading →

I’ve always enjoyed political/social commentary served up as humor and/or entertainment. It’s why I think the Daily Show might be the best show on TV right now. It reminds me of when I was a kid, and I subscribed to … Continue reading →

Chalk this up as another RID item as something I thought I SHOULD read, rather than something I WANTED to read. Not so much. Not more. I hope the next person who receives this book WANTS to read it. And … Continue reading →

My plan, during this period I have between jobs, was to go on a long roadtrip. But alas, the weather in North Texas hasn’t cooperated…I’m snowbound in DFW along with the Packers and Steelers. So…I give this book, a fitting … Continue reading →

I’ve learned, over time, to trust my intuition. My instincts often show me the path, far before my brain has applied the rigor needed. And usually, that’s a good thing. I’ve been learning that it’s important to FEEL something is … Continue reading →

If there’s one thing the RID project has changed my orientation towards, it’s luxury. Luxury to me now, is simply something that is well made, and will endure. It’s the joy of buying something for my home, that will be … Continue reading →

I fear sometimes that the American culture has been set up to be a battle…always. Blue states versus red. Christians versus atheists. My sports team versus yours. As I RID this book on culture struggle today, I’m reminded how we … Continue reading →