“Information is like electricity. It powers the light that allows us to see our way forward.” Aloysius Pendergast The first in a series of quotes from the Pendergast novels by Preston and Child. The books are definitely summer reading. They have little redeeming intellectual value but are very engaging. You can read one in a day. Think Louis Lamour or Earle Stanley Gardener. The photo is one I took of Chihuly glass on display in St Louis.
“If you want to know America–if you want to see it for what it was and what it is–you need to look at Indian history and at the Indian present.” “It has always bothered me that the very idea of paying attention to or knowing Indian history is tinged with the soft compassion of the do-gooder, as a kind of voluntary public service.” David Treuer in The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee Both of these quotes are from the epilogue of this very good book. Can… Read More »Do-Gooders
“It is easy to be wise in hindsight.” Simon Winchester in Knowing What We Know This is an interesting book that is certain to inform a great discussion of the declining importance of knowledge in society. AI (Artificial Intelligence) will compound this. The industrial revolution did the same thing to the importance of strength and we didn’t just survive we thrived. I predict the same again.
Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage. Example: Otzi used bast to tie his leather garments together. Pronunciation Guide: Bast like Cast. soft b, hard a. This word is from the Otzi Museum in Bolzano, Italy. Otzi used bast as we use thread or laces to hold things together. We visited the museum on or Italy trip with OAT. Don’t worry I’ll be making a few… Read More »Words Seldom Seen: Bast
If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway signs.It was a serendipitous visit. Thanks to brother Tom for showing it to me.
“We can’t control all the variables in our lives.” David Goggins Great American, Great Athlete and Author of Can’t Catch Me
“Life is the most grueling endurance sport.” David Goggins Super Athlete and Motivational Author.
“In every failure there is something to be gained.” David Goggins Super Athlete and Author of Can’t Hurt Me.
“Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.” David Goggins Author of Can’t Hurt Me
“THIS PRESENT MOMENT USED TO BE THE UNIMAGINABLE FUTURE” Neon Art in the Renwick Gallery in Washington DC. Or as we used to say “Change is…….”