February 2010
11 posts
J. D. Salinger’s Letters to a Friend Reveal... →
The letters furnish what may be the most specific description yet of Mr. Salinger’s writing habits in the years after 1965, when he stopped publishing. Even in the 1980s, he describes a highly disciplined writing regimen, starting each morning at 6, never later than 7, and not brooking interruption, “unless absolutely necessary or convenient.” This may bolster the conviction and hope of some that...
“There is no cure for birth or death except to enjoy the interval.”
– George Santayana
Today is 15 February
Hot and sunny today for a change.
http://www.newtabking.com/share/bluequarry →
Kremlin relaxes Red Square photo rules →
Photography of Red Square is now allowed provided it is non-commercial.
100 Notable Books of 2009 - The New York Times →
I have not read the entire list, but what I have read so far is choice!
John Murtha dead at 77; longtime Pennsylvania... →
Congressman Murtha served 19 terms in Congress representing a district in Southwestern Pennsylvania that struggled economically and that he did his best to help. A Marine combat veteran, he was best known in recent years for opposing the Iraq War.
http://guardian.co.uk →
“There is no cure for birth or death except to enjoy the interval.”
– George Santayana
Things Gone and Things Still Here
I finally broke down and started reading one of Stieg Larson’s books, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. It has much in common with other police procedurals like Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse series.
