Daily Archives: June 6, 2019

The Talmud And The Porcupine

Posted on June 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

As I have commented before, I can often tend to be a prickly person when it comes to my discourse with other people.  Today a conversation I had on my goodreads page where I had a testy conversation with a … Continue reading →

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On The Mixed Motives Of Creativity

Posted on June 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

In the 45th lecture (out of 48) in his series on listening to and understanding the music of the Western classical tradition, Professor Robert Greenberg attempts a defense of 20th century music (as well as late 19th century Romantic music) … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Wolverine Is Eating My Leg

Posted on June 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

A Wolverine Is Eating My Leg, by Tim Cahill This was a disappointing book.  Admittedly, this book is one of the earlier works by the author, when he still took himself too seriously and felt the need to defend himself … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hold The Enlightenment

Posted on June 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

Hold The Enlightenment:  More Travel, Less Bliss, by Tim Cahill When you read a book by the author, you have a good idea of what you are going to get, and that is short travel pieces that have humor and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Pass The Butterworms

Posted on June 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

Pass The Butterworms:  Remote Journeys Oddly Rendered, by Tim Cahill One can feel a great deal of sympathy for a writer who finds himself in the position that the author does.  An apparently sensitive and reflective sort of man who … Continue reading →

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