Monthly Archives: August 2018

Help Wanted: Ninjas

Posted on August 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

There are plenty of stories I would like to write about more often.  For example, earlier today I was reading about a small town in rural Japan that was short on ninjas.  Now, like many contemporary people, I am deeply … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Brighton Rock

Posted on August 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

Brighton Rock, by Graham Greene I must admit I am a bit puzzled why this book is considered to be among Greene’s “great” novels instead of among his entertainments.  To be sure, this novel delves very deep into the practical … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Confidential Agent

Posted on August 22, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Confidential Agent, by Graham Greene I have to admit that although this book was a bit long at 300 pages (long because the text itself would suggest the book should be shorter), there is a lot to enjoy here.  … Continue reading →

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Things Observed Through Pattern Recognition

Posted on August 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

There are some things that you cannot observe in isolation but must observe in larger patterns.  For example, I spent a fair amount of time this morning sitting in a courtroom in Hillsboro [1] watching a judge efficiently handle a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Splitting An Order

Posted on August 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

Splitting An Order, by Ted Kooser This book is without a doubt one of the finest in the volumes that I have read of Kooser’s poetry.  And this book is a worthwhile reminder of what it takes to make great … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Braided Creek

Posted on August 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

Braided Creek:  A Conversation In Poetry, by Jim Harrison and Ted Kooser Your thoughts on this collection of very short poems will likely depend on two factors:  how low your expectations are about the nature of this conversation in poetry, … Continue reading →

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And If Your Friends Jump In There’ll Be More Dead

Posted on August 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

I managed to spend most of today enjoying a BBQ and a relaxing bit of napping and conversation with some distant and largely unknown relatives at a place that was rather familiar.  The result was generally enjoyable and amusing.  A … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Pitch Perfect

Posted on August 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

Pitch Perfect:  How To Say It Right The First Time, Every Time, by Bill McGowan and Alisa Bowman, read by Bill McGowan Contrary to the first expectations of someone looking at this title, this is not the audiobook for the … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Education Of An Accidental CEO

Posted on August 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Education Of An Accidental CEO:  Lessons Learned From the Trailer Park To The Corner Office, by David Novak, read by Howard Ross I have to admit that this was an appealing audiobook even if the author is more than … Continue reading →

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Finders, Returners

Posted on August 19, 2018 by nathanalbright

Those who are fond of the Harry Potter series (not everyone is, but that is a subject for another day) are aware that one of the four houses of Hogwarts is devoted to those who find things in Hufflepuff.  Although … Continue reading →

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