The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted by Kathleen Staiger

Filed under:Art,Favorites — posted by Randolph on August 26, 2008 @ 9:41 pm

The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists by Kathleen Staiger

Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian

Filed under:Adventure,Favorites,Fiction,Series — posted by Randolph on August 20, 2008 @ 9:42 pm

Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington by Thomas Cathcart

Filed under:Philosophy — posted by Randolph on August 16, 2008 @ 9:45 pm

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes by Thomas Cathcart

First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong by James R. Hansen

Filed under:Favorites,History — posted by Randolph on August 9, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. HansenI really enjoyed the history behind the moon landing and Neil Armstrong.  I remember the moon landing, but never knew the man.  All the details were fascinating, and made for a good flow through his life, but also seemed tedius at times.  At the same time, I’d like to know a little more of his life outside of his career and how that influenced him.
Some of the narration seemed weak.  James Hansen obviously tried to bring the story full circle at the end, but the feeling was almost contrived (I won’t spoil it…).

A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny

Filed under:Uncategorized — posted by Randolph on August 6, 2008 @ 9:47 pm

Dead Cold by Louise Penny



image: detail of installation by Bronwyn Lace