And…we’re back! It’s important to state your goals and pursue them. One of my goals this month was to detach and recenter. I was partially successful. I definitely enjoyed my time at Bluebird Alpaca Farm (those little creatures are so cute and serene!), but maintaining the feeling of tranquility was tough once I got back to ‘the real … More Get Lit With Kit – April 2022
Greetings and salutations! March was certainly madness for me. Books: First, I devoured Tina Fey’s hilarious autobiography, Bossypants. Key takeaways: Two peanuts were walking down the street. One was a salted. Sometimes we forget to take a look in the mirror – but when we do, we can see the hypocrisy. And then we can change. … More Get Lit With Kit – March 2022
I hope you are grooving! I certainly am. This month, I read several BOOKS that overlapped in a curious way. Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality mentioned the fact that kids don’t have the basics and are not strong enough in the foundations. This hinders excellence, obviously. Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows presented the dangers that await us all when we are unprepared … More Get Lit With Kit – February 2022
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
Find the balance. 