Hi! Here’s a smattering of stuff… Books: Waiting for the Barbarians is a novel by JM Coetzee (recently adapted for the screen; it looks epic). The story tells of an outpost “threatened” by the greatly feared barbarians and measures the Empire takes to ensure the barbarians are subdued. It’s a tale of colonization and conscience, violence … More Get Lit – Best of July 2023
Hello again! New York is enjoying a change in weather. Hopefully you’re getting out an’ about, smelling the roses and all that. Let’s mix it up… Beats: I can’t stop listening to Elvis Presley’s last performance of Unchained Melody. In this video there are some heartbreaking moments when he stumbles over his words while joking … More Get Lit – Best of May 2023
It’s been a long time! But I’m bringing the GOODIES! Books and Beats The library was throwing out books (?!) and I tried to salvage as many as I could. One of them was Sal Mineo: A Biography. I didn’t know who this man was until I started reading about the young, puppy-eyed misfit who starred … More Get Lit – Best of April 2023
Hello Everybody! Books (so many!) The Transfer Agreement:The dramatic Zionist rescue of the Jews from the Third Reich to Jewish Palestine by Edwin Black was a mind bending journey into the past. It chronicles the years of Hitler’s rise to power, the subsequent turmoil of German Jews, the global effort to intervene, and the pact Nazi … More Get Lit – Best of March 2023
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
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
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
Heyo fellas and fellows! New York City has been enjoying an intense heat wave, so I’ve been sliding into the air conditioned museums. Particularly enjoyed the exhibits at the NY Historical Society this month. Books: I’ve been on the circuit promoting my book, Miscellaneous Madness (be sure to grab your copy!), and one of the culture critics said … More Get Lit – July 2022
Summer is here! Books: My book, Miscellaneous Madness, tops the list this week. You can order it here. Remember to write a review (on Amazon, on Goodreads, and on your social media pages). AND stay tuned for a virtual night with the author (me!). Links to come. Thomas Friedman, of New York Times notoriety, wrote Thank You for Being … More Get Lit – June 2022
Find the balance. 