Lapham’s Quarterly Winter 2010: Religion

[CATEGORIES: Literature, Lapham's Quarterly, Reading, Book Review, Religion] [Click HERE to see my previous posts referencing Lapham's Quarterly.] [Some of LQ’s contents are available free.] [L.Q. cover, art, and banner all from L.Q. Winter 2010: Religion.] To my surprise I enjoyed this issue, though I wouldn't normally read about religion other than what I'm assaulted … Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly Winter 2010: Religion

Careful Reading for Thinkers

[Categories: GUN CONTROL, GAY MARRIAGE, PHILOSOPHY, DEBT] By thinkers I mean YOU. I came across several thoughtful articles on current issues recently that I want to share.  I suggest they be read slowly and carefully, perhaps at bed time where their thoughtfulness may linger with your dreams. The first was in Imprimus from Hillsdale College. It … Continue reading Careful Reading for Thinkers

The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer, book review

The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer. A great book in my opinion.  I highly recommend it.  Five of five stars for excellent literature.  This is the second time I've read it, the first being three or four years ago.  Though written post-WWII (1951) it is as timely as … Continue reading The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer, book review