Monthly Archives: June 2019

Book Review: The Guns Of August

Posted on June 19, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Guns Of August, by Barbara W. Tuchman Given that this book is such a well-recognized classic of the history of the first month of World War I, it is hard to say anything new about it, and so I … Continue reading →

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Questions Raise The Stakes

Posted on June 18, 2019 by nathanalbright

Over the past few months, as a result of working on a project with a coworker and friend, I have managed to read a lot about the subject of creativity, innovation, curiosity, and related subjects.  One thing that tends to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Portland Speedway

Posted on June 18, 2019 by nathanalbright

Portland Speedway (Images Of Sports), by Jeff Zurschmeide In reading this book I was filled with a sense that I wish I would have known this building better.  Now torn down with the remnants of a small clay track that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Oregon City

Posted on June 18, 2019 by nathanalbright

Oregon City (Images Of America), by Jim Tompkins Oregon City is a small city where I have spent considerably more time than its small size and contemporary obscurity would tend to demand.  Yet there is a sense of missed opportunity … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Theatres Of Portland

Posted on June 18, 2019 by nathanalbright

Theatres Of Portland (Images Of America), by Gary Lacher and Steve Stone There is a feeling of considerable melancholy in looking at some of these images of the past.  And there is a certain degree of mixed feelings about its … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Feet

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

When I was a child growing up in rural Central Florida, one of the many ways that the neighborhood kids kept ourselves amused was to imagine ourselves as members of the X-Men.  For some reason, I ended up being Professor … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The American Prison: From The Beginning: A Pictorial History

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

The American Prison:  From The Beginning:  A Pictorial History, published by the American Correctional Association This is both a strange and a compelling pictorial history of American imprisonment, strange because it is rare for a profession to throw themselves under … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Architecture Of Incarceration

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Architecture Of Incarceration, edited by Iona Spens I have mixed feelings about this particular book.  On the one hand, I am definitely a part of the target audience that this book is aiming at, and that is people who are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Go To Jail!

Posted on June 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Go To Jail!:  A Look At Prisons Through The Ages, by Peter Kent It is hard to figure out who exactly this book is for.  How many children are fascinated by prisons?  I grew up with some understanding of prisons, … Continue reading →

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Con Los Años Que Me Quedan

Posted on June 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

As is generally the case, I found a lot that was deeply thought-provoking and personally relevant in the sermon given today by our retired pastor.  He asked the simple question:  “are you content,” and then commented on various ways that … Continue reading →

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