Category Archives: A good read

The Use of Time is Fate

Posted on January 23, 2018 by abiggerworldyet

Delighting in the aisles of Given’s Books in Lynchburg Virginia I think in part I was already dazed a bit.  I had found myself smitten and reassured that there are independent booksellers that are thriving.  Lo-and-behold, Amazon hasn’t destroyed all … Continue reading →

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The Cardinal Feature of Dreams & Creativity

Posted on September 7, 2017 by abiggerworldyet

So I had a dream last night, similar to so many others I’ve had over the past 20 years.  A familiar pair of folks again bubbling to the surface of my subconscious, familiar reminders of loss and longing.  These family … Continue reading →

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Language and Losing God

Posted on July 15, 2015 by abiggerworldyet

While traveling in May I had a book situated in my bedside stand for some time that I finally got around to.  Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes by Daniel L. Everett is one part sociology text, one part linguistics text, … Continue reading →

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Quiet Paris, Quiet London

Posted on June 14, 2015 by abiggerworldyet

I’ll confess that I’d be happy to avoid big cities when traveling.  Smaller towns to me so often feel more humane, easily manageable and connected to the people of the community.  With that said listening to a Rick Steve’s Program … Continue reading →

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Pages Recently Turned

Posted on September 6, 2013 by abiggerworldyet

Wanted to give you a shout here about a fiction novel I recently finished that I would recommend: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss  A very nice, gentle read.  Although the book’s title personally would steer me away (a … Continue reading →

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Brothers K

Posted on January 2, 2013 by abiggerworldyet

My friend Darren swears he never recommended to me any of David James Duncan books, but if he didn’t I must of hallucinated it years ago.  We were in their basement in early 2000’s.  He said “You really should read … Continue reading →

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