Category Archives: Books

I’ve always prided myself on being a bit of a “friend of the everyman.” I have a tipping policy – I tip in direct proportion to how much I don’t want to do a job. In other words, cabbies and … Continue reading →

I’ve been meaning to read this book for a long time. I admire Naomi Klein, and her intellectual take on most subjects. That having been said, however, I think I might be a little “too close” to this book’s theme … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed the Peanuts cartoons as a kid. There was something that connected with me in a way that other Sunday Morning comics didn’t. In hindsight, it was the adult psychology and timeless philosophies that Charles Schultz connected with. … Continue reading →

Starting to clean out the work library as well now. The books above are books I’ve kept in my work office forever. But I never reference them. Time to RID. As I’ve been preparing to RID my workplace of the … Continue reading →

I’m fascinated by the things we as human beings do, that then take hold…ultimately to become our culture. These books above, from sustainable design to web content creation, reflect that desire to learn about the creation of culture. But…time to … Continue reading →

OK – I know this is going to get some of you started. I think Office Space is WAY overrated. Yeah, it’s good. But hell, I’d argue it’s not even the best flick in which Jennifer Aniston makes an appearance. … Continue reading →

The RID project isn’t just about my homelife – it’s about my worklife as well. Today, I give away some books that have been languishing in my office – not used for years. As I look at these today, it … Continue reading →

A great book about the sorry state of healthcare in this country. This story, told in the first person, is about one father’s coming to grips with all the stress he’s put on his body over the years…and the implications … Continue reading →

I got these books a few years ago. I enjoy studying things that are outside the mainstream, especially if they’re out of MY everyday life. I find people and cultures endlessly fascinating. Learning about the history of hip hop, and … Continue reading →