Reading "A Wolf at the Table" by Augusten Burroughs. One week 'til my first summer class so I'm trying to cram in lots of pleasure reading.

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Originally posted by Een:
Reading "A Wolf at the Table" by Augusten Burroughs. One week 'til my first summer class so I'm trying to cram in lots of pleasure reading.

I know the feeling .

Let us know your thoughts on the book when you're done. I thought about grabbing it last time at the store, but went for classics instead.

War and Decision by Douglas J. Feith
His notes, memos and recollections of what went on in the Pentagon post 9/11 in planning and beginning to execute the war on "terror."

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Originally posted by cdr:
War and Decision by Douglas J. Feith
His notes, memos and recollections of what went on in the Pentagon post 9/11 in planning and beginning to execute the war on "terror."

Don't you mean "war on terror"?

I find the term "war on terror," to be a cleansed, PC, borderline meaningless term. I used my punctuation deliberately.

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Originally posted by lizardking:
Don't you mean "war on terror"?

C'mon, lizardking, it's cdr you're talking about. What he meant to write was "war on terroir."

Supermodularity and Complementarity by Topkis

Altaholic,

How can one wage a war on something that does not exist?

Just finished reading “Discourse on Method” by Descartes. Absolutely boring. Nothing more than Descartes telling us what he did, what he did, over and over and what he won't tell us over and over. Rubbish.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Just finished reading “Discourse on Method” by Descartes. Absolutely boring. Nothing more than Descartes telling us what he did, what he did, over and over and what he won't tell us over and over. Rubbish.

Beautiful!

"I hope that posterity will judge me kindly not only as to the things which I have explained but also as to the things which I have intentionally omitted so as to leave to others the pleasure of discovery." - Descartes, Geometry

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Originally posted by Altaholic:

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Originally posted by lizardking:
Don't you mean "war on terror"?

C'mon, lizardking, it's cdr you're talking about. What he meant to write was "war on terroir."

Oh that's right, I should have known

Even though, I am sure he misunderstood my post anyways.

Reading, All Aunt Hagar's Children (Edward P. Jones) It is a book of short stories.

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (Lefevre). It is a really interesting read (or listen, as I do it). It's the based-on-a-true-story account of an early 20th century stock speculator that goes into details about the strategies used to make huge gains and the lessons learned from big losses.

I've just started Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul. Quite an interesting and quick read. It's certainly refreshing to hear a politician call a spade, a spade. The guy doesn't mince words in taking both parties to task.
Too bad he didn't get more traction during the Presidential campaign, but I believe the GOP nominee was already picked before it even began...Same for dems.

Just finished The Billionaire's Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace. A good read (the account of Sokolin busting a bottle of "Jefferson era" wine is classic), but it never becomes a great read. Personally, I'd save the cash and check out the New Yorker's story by Patrick Radden Keefe, which offers the same stuffing, without the filler.
Clicky.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
I've just started Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul. Quite an interesting and quick read. It's certainly refreshing to hear a politician call a spade, a spade. The guy doesn't mince words in taking both parties to task.
Too bad he didn't get more traction during the Presidential campaign, but I believe the GOP nominee was already picked before it even began...Same for dems.

Not to start a argument..but I thing the "picked" candidates in both parties have failed.

Ron Paul didn't gain traction...because...well he calls a spade a spade. Unfortunately, that never works with the cattle masses.

I just finished reading “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle. I made the mistake of reading this book before reading his first book “The Power of Now”. I probably would have gotten more out of this book and understood it better if I had. Throughout most of the book I was having great difficultly understanding each of the points he was making and more importantly “connecting the dots” as he move from point to point. Some might say I’m just not ready for my Concious to be Awakened. Either way, there were quite a few interesting points made one of my favorites being the realization that all we can do is live in the current moment. I’d say this is a recommended read only if you have a truly open mind going in. Also, be sure and read the first book first.

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Originally posted by Chilepepper:

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
I've just started Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul. Quite an interesting and quick read. It's certainly refreshing to hear a politician call a spade, a spade. The guy doesn't mince words in taking both parties to task.
Too bad he didn't get more traction during the Presidential campaign, but I believe the GOP nominee was already picked before it even began...Same for dems.

Not to start a argument..but I thing the "picked" candidates in both parties have failed.

Ron Paul didn't gain traction...because...well he calls a spade a spade. Unfortunately, that never works with the cattle masses.

You'll get no argument from me!

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, by Max Brooks.

It is an (obviously fictional) oral history of the aftermath of a virus that hits Earth. It was suggested and given to me and while I admit I started reading reluctantly, it is excellently written, and a relatively disturbing and insightful look at how the world would react to a truely global wide issue if it ever hit.

Reading RL Stevenson's "Treasure Island" to my sons.

"Daddy, what's a schooner?". "Daddy, what's a cutlass?". "Daddy, why does he only have one leg?". Too much fun.

Redhawk,

I remember those evenings, everyone laying on the bed together, reading. The wonder in their eyes and their pleading not to close the book and turn off the lights. Those are some sweet, sweet memories. Sounds like you are loving it now too.

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"Daddy, what's a schooner?".

A large beer.

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"Daddy, what's a cutlass?".

It's a car made by General Motors.

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"Daddy, why does he only have one leg?".

He was in an accident while driving his Cutlass after too many Schooners.

We do the same thing with Shell Silberstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends". I always know it is going to be a good night when either of my sons says "Daddy, I want to read the yellow book tonight". Some of our absolute favorites are "Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too" and the "Peanut Butter Sandwich". Absolutely great book to read with your children. My sons are 5 and 7 and they will read the poems along with me and will correct me very quickly if I mess up even on word!!

Great times.