Category Archives: Books

Today I RID this book about history as written in classroom textbooks around the world. I really liked this book. I think there’s so much to be gained, for example, by learning how British textbooks cover the American revolution; how … Continue reading →

Today I RID this book about why people vote in a way that is against their self-interests. In short, it’s because they are manipulated to vote on fringe issues (gay marriage, prayer in school, etc.) which act as a smokescreen … Continue reading →

RIDding this book today about someone who spent time as a “freshman” in college in an investigative sense. My daughter is coming to Dallas next week as part of a club volleyball team, and this book makes me think about … Continue reading →

RIDding this book today about communities online, how they form, and what it means. Rather than taking a whole lot of time to write about communities in my blog post today, I think I’ll go outside and participate with a … Continue reading →

I’ve written in this blog about humor before. I believe, now more than ever, it’s needed. And good comics… (see: Patton Oswalt, Louie CK, David Cross) are so needed now, to provide us commentary and philosophy rather than simply echoing … Continue reading →

RIDding this book today is making me think (once again) about the nature of gatherings, and how we (humans) aren’t doing enough of that anymore. Short post today. Why? Because I’m off to New Orleans for the balance of the … Continue reading →

Today, I give away a fine book about creativity by Paul Arden. I RID this, even though I think it’s excellent…because I think so many people could learn from the lessons contained herein. The biggest lesson I’ve been thinking about … Continue reading →

RIDding this book today about gangs, and the subculture that lives within them. Truth is…I LOVED this book. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand what drives our youth to gangs, and what the life of a … Continue reading →

I’m actually a big believer in selfishness – I think it gets a bad rap. Taking care of yourself first, and making sure you’re healthy and happy, allows you to serve others better…at least in my opinion. And I, for … Continue reading →

Those who have followed this blog for the last…(8 months!) will recognize that what started out as a bit of a personal project-has turned into something more. A warped trip down into my own psyche. A set of daily self-reflections. … Continue reading →