Monthly Archives: April 2021

Book Review: Voices From The World Of Jane Austen

Posted on April 13, 2021 by nathanalbright

Voices From The World Of Jane Austen, by Malcolm Day This is an interesting book that will obviously appeal to those who are fond of Jane Austen. To be sure, there are other ways that a book like this could … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jane Austen: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on April 13, 2021 by nathanalbright

Jane Austen: A Beginner’s Guide, by Rob Abbott I am by no means a beginner to Jane Austen, having read her books and books about them starting in high school and continuing since then. Nevertheless, it is always interesting to … Continue reading →

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When You Fail So Much They Don’t Even Remember You

Posted on April 12, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more interesting things about paying attention to international news is that one hears stories that one never would hear from one’s own national news sources with their parochial interests. Among the news stories that I find to … Continue reading →

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What John Really Wanted You To Know In John 20:1-10

Posted on April 11, 2021 by nathanalbright

Yesterday I had the chance to teach Sabbath school and talk about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its importance, and one of the things that struck me was what John most wanted to communicate. It is always interesting to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Everything Indian Cookbook

Posted on April 10, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Everything Indian Cookbook, by Monica Bhide I have to admit that this was a very appealing book to read. While I was unfamiliar with Indian cuisine until I was about a teenager or so, it has since then remained … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Everything Thai Cookbook

Posted on April 10, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Everything Thai Cookbook, by Jennifer Malott Kotylo As someone who enjoys eating Thai food a great deal–spurred on by the time I spent in the country, where I found a couple of Northern Thai dishes I particularly appreciated–this is … Continue reading →

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They Only Hate You Because They Want To Be You

Posted on April 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

Many of the scriptures of the Bible that are viewed most harshly in the present day relate to the thorny subject of authority. Honoring imperfect fathers and mothers, refraining from viewing authorities with contempt, and giving honor to leaders whom … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Ultimate Student Cookbook

Posted on April 8, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Ultimate Student Cookbook: From Chicken To Chili, by Tiffany Goodall Reading a book like this is more than a little bit disappointing. This book is aimed at a college audience, but the author herself is someone who writes this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fifty Shades Of Chicken

Posted on April 8, 2021 by nathanalbright

Fifty Shades Of Chicken: A Parody In A Cookbook, by FL Fowler This book is, unfortunately, unclean in a variety of ways. Now, there are certainly ways this could have been a compelling cookbook. The book is designed to fulfill … Continue reading →

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On Useless Infrastructure

Posted on April 7, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more common labels that is attached to infrastructure that is built in remote areas is that it is useless and wasteful. Most people happen to live close to others and benefit from the infrastructure that tends to … Continue reading →

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