Category Archives: Books

So, today begins the New Year, and with it the New Year’s resolution process. I’ve made a resolution to try stand up comedy again this year, and today…I RID myself of this comedy book from the fine folks at McSweeney’s. … Continue reading →

I love words. Words, to me, are so important–yet we treat them as if they are not. I find it odd how many times we pick words to use when communicating with others, but our lack of precision about those … Continue reading →

I’ve already given away the Kurt Cobain book, today goes the John Belushi. As many of us are spending time with our loved ones tonight and tomorrow, this book serves as a reminder to cherish those you love, and make … Continue reading →

Well, here we are…another holiday season. For many of us going home to be with our families, I highly recommend a good David Sedaris book. For while many of us find our families dysfunctional, David chose to channel his into … Continue reading →

I miss my old home in Seattle sometimes. I especially miss the first years I lived there, from 1989-1994 — when Seattle changed from “You’re moving where?” to “Man, that’s so cool! Seattle seems so great!” Nothing defines that time … Continue reading →

I never read fiction anymore. As a kid, I used to love horror novels (Stephen King being tops on the list.) But now, I only read non-fiction and/or humor. I think I get enough fiction through the media (if you … Continue reading →

Today I give away the book, Gig, in which people talk about their jobs…how they do them, why they have them, how they chose them. This is something I wonder if all of us should do more often. To evaluate … Continue reading →

I really liked the idea of this book when I saw it – how to apply the insights of science to improving the mundane of everyday life. But, after about 4 years of this book sitting on the shelf – … Continue reading →

Today I give away the book, “The Evolution of Useful Things.” I’ve long struggled with the fact that I don’t think of myself as “a maker.” I deal and make my living in the intellectual property and ideas world, and … Continue reading →