Goodness me! What a wonderful month. Books I found a rhythm and have been finishing one book each week. There are some noteworthy gems to be found in literature from across the pond. Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel, Remains of the Day, forced me to reflect on ideas of integrity. As the narrator, Stephens, recalls his years … More Get Lit – Best of February 2023
Baby it’s COLD outside! So here’s a list of things to warm you up. Books The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame (which Disney converted into a movie) is a charming little book about a boy who discovers the true nature of dragons—they actually prefer composing sonnets to devouring damsels in distress. The boy decides to help his new … More Get Lit – December 2022
“An eye for an eye.” “Turn the other cheek.” Both essential wisdoms, yet they contradict. One critical aspect of education is understanding nuance. Context and circumstances often dictate a need for a particular response; hence, the need for ethics based education (not to be confused with politics or religious based education). By integrating the systems … More It All Adds Up…in the End…of Days
And we’re at it again! Books: Evil Genes by Barbara Oakley (one of my favorite professors, and one of the world’s most curious and interesting people) was a fascinating read. In this book, Oakley probes the cause and effect of psychopathy. There’s a bit of brain, a pinch of history, and a dose of personal memories; … More Get Lit w/ Kit – Best of October 2022
We’ve all heard of fight or flight, that is, the two ways of dealing with existential threats. Running towards a problem in order to confront it and running away from a problem in order to avoid it, are both physical in nature and employ physiological and hormonal changes. If you’ve ever dealt with a highly … More Fight, Flight, and Sitting Tight: The Spectrum of Trauma
Hello friends. Books I didn’t do as much reading as I had hoped; however, I have this to share: “A good heart will guide us along the right path in life…[yet] even by applying the qualities of diligence and moderation, neither will benefit us unless we combine it with a good heart. Good does not … More Get Lit w/ Kit – Best of September
Art and culture from the East to the West. … More Get Lit – August 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
“We refuse to believe that which we do not understand. We foolishly believe that our own limitations are the proper measure of limitations. “ – Napoleon Hill What if I’m wrong? A question. A probe What if I’m wrong? A realization. A threat. What if I’m wrong? Failure. Defeat. Resurrection. This utterance has the … More This Means War
Find the balance. 