Monthly Archives: October 2018

Book Review: The Best Of Surinamese Cooking

Posted on October 9, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Best Of Surinamese Cooking, by Muriel Sam-Sin Hewitt This book is surprisingly poignant, mostly because its introductory page includes a note from the editor that says that the author (who had written this book originally in Dutch) did not … Continue reading →

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Some Welcome Suggestions For Airports That Want To Be World Class

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

It was my (mis)fortunate in my travels after the Feast of Tabernacles that I ended up in two airports that were engaged in ambitious building plans in order to become world-class airports in their own mind.  The first case was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shahnameh

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

Shanameh:  The Persian Book Of Kings, written by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, translated by Dick Davis This is a large book to get through and it is likely that few readers will try.  For those who are aware of Persian history, this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Arts Of Persia

Posted on October 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Arts Of Persia, edited by R.W. Ferrier If you care about the arts of Persia [1] in the period before the Iranian Revolution in 1979, this is definitely a worthwhile book to read.  It certainly is a massive tome, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

Posted on October 7, 2018 by nathanalbright

Bonhoeffer:  Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, by Eric Metaxas Although I am by no means unfamiliar with the life and writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, noted martyr of Nazi Germany and complicated man [1], this book really does a great job in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Martin Luther

Posted on October 7, 2018 by nathanalbright

Martin Luther:  The Man Who Rediscovered God And Changed The World, by Eric Metaxas I think this book is better as a discussion of the context of Luther’s life and action than it is as a biography, but it’s still … Continue reading →

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Things Learned So Far In Bogota

Posted on October 6, 2018 by nathanalbright

Since Thursday night I have been spending the time in Bogota with my parents and enjoying a massive but quite beautiful city.  I have not spend enough time here to develop anything close to serious insight, but as someone who … Continue reading →

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Album Review: The Renaissance Of Italian Music

Posted on October 6, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Renaissance Of Italian Music, by various artists I must admit that I have a soft spot for Renaissance art and music, and this album has plenty of that.  The album even comes in a book that includes a great … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Violin Adagios

Posted on October 6, 2018 by nathanalbright

Violin Adagios, by various artists From time to time I enjoy a break from my usual listening material while driving, and since I knew I did not have time to finish an audiobook before leaving on an extended trip to … Continue reading →

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Viajes Con Mis Padres

Posted on October 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

Traveling with my parents can be a pretty interesting experience.  At this stage of my life, I have done plenty of traveling alone and plenty of traveling with my folks, and I think it is safe to say that traveling … Continue reading →

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