Monthly Archives: March 2020

Comrade Britney, Or The Subtle Problems Of Envy

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the more ridiculous news stories yesterday was that Britney Spears, noted singer, declared an interest in the redistribution of wealth.  This statement prompted a wide variety of socialists to cheer on that she had expressed a commitment to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Essays (George Orwell)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Essays, by George Orwell This book is nearly 1400 pages long and contains a variety of essays collected over the career of George Orwell, including book reviews, political editorials, and various miscellaneous writings, some of which are fragmentary.  Whether or … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Essays One

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Essays One, by Lydia Davis There is always something intriguing about reading the essays of someone whose other works one is entirely unfamiliar with.  Since one comes in with no expectations, one is free to examine the author’s small works … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Essays (Francis Bacon)

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Essays, by Francis Bacon As a frequent writer of essays I also enjoy reading the essays of others.  Indeed, this book and the approach that Francis Bacon takes in his essays is not so different from my own blogs.  Whether … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Night To Be Much Observed While Maintaining Social Distance

Posted on March 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

During these times of Coronavirus, many governors have ordered that people avoid social gatherings of more than ten people.  Oregon’s governor, for example, has made the following statement about social gatherings:  “All non-essential social and recreational gatherings of individuals are … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Are Cycles In America’s History Predicting W.W.111?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

Are Cycles In America’s History Predicting W.W.111?, by Dennis J. Foley [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who is a particularly fond of cycles of history, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: America’s War And Peace Cycles

Posted on March 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

America’s War And Peace Cycles:  1686 To Present, With Projections, by Dennis J. Foley [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book expresses both some insight and the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cells And Cities

Posted on March 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

Cells And Cities, by Joseph B. Casey [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] On the positive side, this book is a creative attempt by the author to justify … Continue reading →

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Dispatches From Oregon’s Coronavirus Capital

Posted on March 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the more odd daily habits I have had recently is to look at the posts that one of the local stations posts regarding Coronavirus cases.  Every day the report from the state regarding the locations of positive tests … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Bolivia Reader

Posted on March 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Bolivia Reader:  History, Culture, Politics, edited by Sinclair Thomson, Rossana Barragan, Xavier Albo, Seemin Qayum, and Mark Goodale This is a terrible book.   Coming in at roughly 700 pages of material, I cannot recommend this book for anyone to … Continue reading →

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