I went to an art show earlier this month and figured I would feature one of the artists, Gug Underwater! He photographs underwater creatures. This is one of his night exhibits, Aliens. And now onto the show. Books I read Address Unknown by Katharine Kressmann Taylor. This was a revolutionary epistolary from the 1930’s chronicling Hitler’s rise through … More Get Lit – Best of February 2025
Friends, here’s the truth; the world is crazy. Let’s make it a little easier to handle with this month’s top picks. Books I read Dead Wake by Erik Larson. I’ve enjoyed several of his other nonfiction novels and decided to revisit this unique brand of terror. Working from archives, journals, and historical accounts, Larson recreates the final … More Get Lit – Best of January 2025
‘Tis the season, friends! Books “Moral principles may be timeless, but moral choices can be made only among the options actually available at particular times and places.” – Thomas Sowell, Black Rednecks and White Liberals I have been following Thomas Sowell since 2000, when I used to read Townhall.com on the daily. Back then he was … More Get Lit – Best of December 2024
Hi, folks! Books There is a lot of great literature out there, and sometimes I struggle with choosing what to read. This month I devoured Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine through the History of Transplant. Wow! Big takeaway: WE CANNOT JUDGE people of the past based on the values of the present. Appalling and shocking … More Get Lit – Best of November 2024
Hi, friends! Books One of the benefits of teaching English is the simple fact that I have an excuse to read everything I can get my hands on. This month, I decided to take a chance and read Michael Crichton’s Prey, coupling it with Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation. I had nightmares. Essentially, we have unleashed technology without … More Get Lit – Bes of October 2024
Hello everyone! I have some serious goodies this month. Books AND Beats I love when literature connects with song. Fortunately, this month’s kid lit presented just that. The Remarkable Adventure of Coyote Sunrise was a philosophical powerhouse of a book, following Coyote and her father as they come to terms with the past and build … More Get Lit – Best of September 2024
Good day to you, wherever you are in the world! Books This month I overhauled my life: moved to a new state, started a new job, ended a relationship, and began sharing space in a house with my brother. Consequently, my regular reading time was devoted to other activities. I did, however, find time to … More Get Lit – Best of August 2024
Hi everyone. Hope you’re staying hydrated. In anticipation of the school year, I have been reading a lot of “kid lit”. The pervasive theme is maturity, or a variation of it. Often, characters embark on a journey (sometimes physical, sometimes emotional) that leads to change. They assume greater responsibility, make tough choices, and ultimately discover who … More Get Lit – Best of July 2024
Hello to you, wherever you are in the world! Books The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Marc Comer. The title is a mouthful, but the book was an easy to read collection of wisdom gleaned from Jesus and His teachings. … More Get Lit – Best of June 2024
Goodness and greetings, friends. Books I once had a professor who witnessed the death of a language. He attended the funeral of a tribal elder, the last one who spoke the native tongue. The idea of losing something as profound as language still haunts me. And so, I have a great appreciation for Hebrew, a … More Get Lit – Best of May 2024
Find the balance. 