Monthly Archives: October 2019

Cattle Cars

Posted on October 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

I don’t want it to seem as if I bag on American Airlines or think they are the worst airlines in business (for at least as long as they stay in business) [1].  That said, every time I seem to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A History Of The Jews

Posted on October 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

A History Of The Jews, by Abram Leon Sachar This particular author was once president of Brandeis University and it shows in several ways, some of them subtle and some of them not.  For one, the author praises Brandeis University … Continue reading →

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Book Review: History Of The Jews

Posted on October 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

History Of The Jews, by Paul Goodman This particular short volume is both easy to read and a worthwhile survey of the broad sweep of history of the Jewish people throughout history.  While the book is by no means long … Continue reading →

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An Eccentric Journey In Parts

Posted on October 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

Rather than trying to liveblog a journey back from the Feast to the United States where there is only an hour in between, with the possibility that the internet will not work particularly well in some of those places, I … Continue reading →

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Exploring Martinique

Posted on October 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

As I write this it is late evening in Martnique and tomorrow I will be beginning a somewhat epic journey home, about which I think I will have a great deal to say late tomorrow, but I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Countdown To Valkyrie

Posted on October 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Countdown To Valkyrie:  The July Plot To Assassinate Hitler, by Nigel Jones There are a lot of things that one can take away from a book like this.  It is easy to look at the failure of the Valkyrie plot … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hitler Youth

Posted on October 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Hitler Youth:  Origins And Development 1922-1945, by H.W. Koch I have to say that this book was not the most enjoyable to read from a stylistic standpoint.  That said, it certainly had a variety of worthwhile and interesting information … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Rommel: The End Of A Legend

Posted on October 24, 2019 by nathanalbright

Rommel:  The End Of A Legend, by Ralf Georg Reuth Rommel was precisely the sort of general that it was easy for his opponents to appreciate.  He was tactically brilliant, behaved in a chivalrous fashion towards other leaders, and was … Continue reading →

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Things Observed During A Two Hour Tour Of Barbados

Posted on October 23, 2019 by nathanalbright

At about 8AM or so my family arrived in Barbados after a dramatic morning that included waiting at the hotel for a taxi to show up for nearly two hours and rushing to the airport when a taxi called by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Logic Of Scientific Discovery

Posted on October 23, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Logic Of Scientific Discovery, by Karl Popper This book is certainly a serious one and one that is well worth reading, but it is a different sort of book than one might expect.  After all, Popper is a man … Continue reading →

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