Tag Archives: New York

Book Review: What The Dead Know

Posted on June 21, 2024 by nathanalbright

What The Dead Know: Learning About Life As A New York City Death Investigator, by Barbara Butcher This book seems to have two missions, one of which it succeeds well at, and the other it fails at equally greatly. Yet … Continue reading →

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Book Review: They Said It Couldn’t Be Done

Posted on October 12, 2019 by nathanalbright

They Said It Couldn’t Be Done:  The ’69 Mets, New York City, And The Most Astounding Season In Baseball History, by Wayne Coffey You know the type.  You go to a sports bar and watch a few games on the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shaping a City: Ithaca, New York: A Developer’s Perspective

Posted on April 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

Shaping a City: Ithaca, New York: A Developer’s Perspective, by Mack Travis [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Reedsy Discovery for the purposes of review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book is a complex … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Need April Fools’ Jokes Anyway?

Posted on April 2, 2019 by nathanalbright

As I have commented before, I am not fond of April Fool’s jokes for a variety of reasons [1].  For one, I happen to be one of those people who happens to believe that the year should start at this … Continue reading →

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