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
It’s cold outside! That means everyone is playing Mariah Carey in anticipation of Christmas. So for variety, I’ll introduce Everybody Needs A Kiss from Ben Benassi and Sofi Tukker. It’s a great track with a sexy vibe – Portuguese has that effect. Speaking of sexy, if you are looking to luxuriate yourself, I highly recommend Inclusive Joy products. I don’t normally promote specific … More Get Lit – November 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
Oh, boy! I have some goodies for you… **First of all, my book is on sale at Amazon!** Order your copy of Miscellaneous Madness now. Barbells: I bought a barbell a while ago and it finally arrived. My home gym is complete and I am very happy. Here’s a throwback to an easy to follow workout. You can do it … More Get Lit With Kit – May 2022
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
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
“How people loved to see a dream shatter… To see the dreamer hobbled and lamed, foundering in the shards of their broken hopes. This is what you get for believing that you could have more. You’re no better than us. You’re nothing special.” ― Laini Taylor The Jewish nation is a torn nation. At once … More Dream A Little Dream
Find the balance. 