“To awake quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown… Continue reading The Art of Travel
Month: January 2013
Tenth of December by George Saunders
I went to see George Saunders last week at Greenlight Bookstore in Ft. Green, Brooklyn. I knew it would be a popular event, but I didn’t anticipate the hundreds of people who showed up and packed the small independent bookstore beyond capacity and spilled out into the street. Joel Lovell wrote a fantastic article about… Continue reading Tenth of December by George Saunders
2012 Books and Reading Recap
Well, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to in 2012 (in fact, I think this is a five year low). Nevertheless, this is always one of my favorite posts and it was no less fun to tally everything up. I also enjoyed almost everything I read this year. Total books read: 63… Continue reading 2012 Books and Reading Recap
2012, you were good and right.
2012 was packed full. Almost all of it was good. Several things were life changing. I feel lucky and very fortunate. I’m hoping 2013 will be just as fun and full of even more adventures. I hope it will present good challenges that will help me grow and learn. I hope I’ll get to spend… Continue reading 2012, you were good and right.