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The Unbearable Lightness of Being is an outstanding book and a horrific movie, unless you like depressing European movies with little dialogue that slowly plod along. (If so, make sure you also see 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days).
But really, one of the challenges of life is to live lightly, but not too lightly. Montainge mentions that in his essays:
“The most manifest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness; her state is like that in the regions above the moon, always clear and serene.”
The book Magical Thinking by Augusten Burrroughs may not be his first book, or his most popular, but it’s definitely the best!
The first Augusten Burroughs book that I read was Running With Scissors. This was more of a novel and I enjoyed it. However, after this book, all of his other books have been filled with short stories about his life. I have enjoyed all of them but my favorite is Magical Thinking.
If you want to read one of the best books about the 20th century, pick up a copy of The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster.
When the change of the century occurred, many books came out chronicling the 20th century.
One of the most popular was Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation. My parents have this book on their shelves and I’m sure they enjoy reading the stories of selflessness and patriotism that embodied America back then. I too have read many of these stories and enjoyed them immensely.
You will not often find me endorsing books of an overly serious nature but The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, and Atlas Shrugged, for some reason, defy my usually aversion to topics of seriousness and self-absorption.
The Fountainhead is written by Ayn Rand and many of you, yes you, were suppose to read it in one of your college courses. But you didn’t! So, now it’s time to go buy it on Amazon and see what all the fuss is about.
If you’re not familiar with the book The Best Poems of the English Language, you may be missing a chance to drastically improve your love life!
I always have a book of poetry by my bed. Ok, yes, that me seem a completely prop, a ruse.
But, I swear, it’s not.
In college, my teacher challenged me to memorize 10 poems of substantial length. If I did, I would get no lower than a B. Perfect, I thought, I will do this and nothing else. I’m comfortable with a B. I’m an English major after all, who cares what my grade point will be when I graduate?
After watching Diane Sawyer’s interview with Amanda Knox last night, do you think Amanda Knox is innocent or guilty? We are running a poll on our Facebook page so visit us and cast your vote! My opinion is below:
Over three million people have viewed this video on You Tube of Tricia Walsh Smith, the present and future ex-spouse of Philip Smith, a theatre executive worth about sixty million dollars.
In the video, she lambastes her husband for many things: that he is not giving her what she deserves, his sexual ineptitude, his infidelities…basically, his entire character.
This is just not fair for one obvious reason: she is not a first wife!
I recently read about Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw Divorce Rumors. I never thought Dr. Phil would make my Top Ten 10 Fraudulent self-help gurus list, but, if this news is true, he certainly might.
I cannot say I was delighted with this news (who wants to wish ill on someone?) but it won’t disrupt my day.
Dr. Phil has caused me many a headache!
I am fortunate to answer the question, “how much does Gisele Bundchen weigh?” because this gives me a chance to show you a bunch of pictures of Gisele Bundchen.
Really, how great of a job is that? It’s early Sunday morning and I am going to be spending time with you talking about, and looking at, Gisele Bundchen.
If you think I am fortunate, consider Tom Brady. He is waking up on this Sunday morning right next to Gisele Bundchen. Imagine that! Waking up next to Gisele Bundchen…
Hmmm. Tom Brady has got to be one of the luckiest guys on the planet.
Below, you will find the A Little Bit of Riddim Video by Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Why do I bring this to you this Wednesday morning? Because we all need a little bit of riddim in our lives! Plus, if you have read Why Tuesday sucks, you know that Wednesday is the “over the hump” day and it’s time to celebrate.
So, here’s a little bit of riddim for you!
Hmmm…
After going on the Sailing Southern Ground cruise, I became a huge Michael Franti fan. Check out my Michael Franti & Spearhead on the Sailing Southern Ground cruise experience where you can view more great Michael Franti & Spearhead Videos!
