Teacher. Lifter. Lyricist.
Bear with me as I take my neural pathways for a walk. First off, The Martian, by Andy Weir, is a fantastically funny book. I enjoyed it to the point of envy and I hope that my first literary accomplishment can muster the same laudable final product. If you are unfamiliar with Weir’s story, it … More ‘Mined’ Over Matter
I’d like to begin with gratitude this month. A friend who reads this newsletter commented that he would like to hear my ‘takeaways’ from the books I read. I am rededicating to that purpose. I read two notable books this month with seemingly nothing in common. Enemies, A Love Story by Issac Beshevis Singer was a philosophical (and … More Get Lit With Kit – January 2022
Deck the halls 🙂 I’d be lying if I said I was keeping up with my reading. I did, however, encounter one provocative piece about ayahuasca from Stephanie Lin at https://www.thenewearthwayshower.com As I read her thoughtful insights, I was struck by the notion of how powerful we humans are – when we choose to be, when … More Get Lit With Kit – Best of December 2021
Gah-lee! What a month. I read some fantastic books, starting with Sammy Davis Jr.’s Yes I Can. This book is a wellspring of wisdom. Fortunately, I bought a copy (instead of borrowing) so the dog ears, highlighting, and annotations will stay with me for the future. This man is known for his power to entertain, but his … More Get Lit With Kit – November 2021
In the spirit of spook, I read Roald Dahl’s collection of short stories, Someone Like You. I highly recommend this selection, especially if you’re a fan of Tales from the Crypt or The Twilight Zone. I also revisited some classic Edgar Allan Poe. Hop-Frog still gives me the shivers. For those of you grinding in the salt mines, … More Get Lit W/ Kit – October 2021
Well, here we are again. Books All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson is an important book. Not because it represents the voice of color and not because it represents the voice of the LGBTQ community. Rather, Johnson’s book is important because his themes are universal – friendship and loneliness, family and loss. Elements of … More Get Lit With Kit – September 2021
It’s that time again. Books: 1. Clean: The New Science of Skin – This was an unexpectedly easy read. James Hamblin’s exploration of the history and science of soap and skincare was fun and poignant – especially as we navigate new norms of hygiene due to COVID. If you want to get an idea of his philosophy (HINT: … More Get Lit w/ Kit – Best of August 2021
What’s up everybody? I read a fantastic book of essays this month. Monsters in the Classroom presents thoughtful perspectives of how ‘others’ (vampires, zombies, Godzilla, etc) are portrayed in literature and film. But more importantly, it delves into WHY these beings exist as they do. Looking at historical implications, cultural contexts, psychological/political/societal fears, Monsters in the Classroom got my … More Get Lit w/ Kit – July 2021
I must admit, I tried reading another book by John Irving, A Son of the Circus. I simply couldn’t enjoy it. I tried. I really did. But by page 127, I was done. If you make it through, let me know. Maybe I’ll give it another shot. The Cider House Rules, on the other hand, was … More Get Lit w/ Kit – June 2021
What a month! This week’s audio features me! I lent my voice to a worthy project in an effort to raise awareness in support of indigenous women. I am proud to be a part of it. I also made my NYC acting debut of 2021 in this audio adaptation of Gidion’s Knot, directed by Hunter Francisco. It was a … More Get Lit w/ Kit – May 2021
