Category Archives: Books

Obscure Collective Nouns for a Worship of Writers

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Back in the 15th Century, collective nouns were all the rage. The system, which assigns a different word for “group” depending on the animal being referred to, was the brainchild of English hunters who wanted to distinguish each of their … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – The Art of Achieving Your Dreams

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

From New York to Los Angeles and the thousands of country miles between, Americans are finding ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. today. But when all the MLK Jr. Day parades and events are over and the sun has … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Spend a Buck on a BüK

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

A few years ago, while perusing the assortment of impulse buys at my local gas station, I encountered a series of literally gems: the Bük series. What is a Bük? “A BüK is an inexpensive pamphlet—just $1.49—containing one provocative essay, short … Continue reading →

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Shel Silverstein – Not Giving Up On The Giving Tree

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

“I am sorry, Boy,” said the tree, “but I have nothing left to give you.  My apples are gone.” “My teeth are too weak for apples,” said the boy. “My branches are gone,” said the tree. “You cannot swing on … Continue reading →

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Steve Martin’s Twitter Book: When Less Is More

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

A few weeks ago, I was browsing in Barnes & Noble (I know, what a wonderful, yet soon to be antiquated experience) and came across the latest book from Steve Martin (yes, the actor). I’ve been a fan of Steve’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient Cave Painting Discovery – We’ve Always Been Artists

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

A few months ago, researchers stumbled upon something really remarkable: a prehistoric art studio hidden deep inside a tiny cave near Cape Town. Within the cave’s walls were abalone shells filled with residue from ancient red pigment, and intricate tools … Continue reading →

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