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Counting Crows -- August and Everything After. Very nice.

I think modeling like this is a huge key. I would add talking with kids about what you are reading and what they are reading. My oldest son (9) is fascinated that I can still learn from books. I'm not sure if that means he thinks I already know it all or if he's shocked that "at my age" I can...

David Baldacci's Split Second. If you've endured it, you know the moment. The only thing that kept me from pitching it into the fireplace was the presence of a couple of my kids who would not have understood. The single dumbest attempt at a "shocking twist" I have ever encountered.

Did anyone catch the discussion of Slaughterhouse Five on the Diane Rehm show today on NPR? I heard about five minutes worth in the car and it was good stuff. I'm looking forward to checking it out when I get home. Here's a link to the show from the Diane Rehm Website. Nov. 15 Vonnegutt...

What they don't include in those statistics is a report on how much garbage is being put out that no one ends up buying. Why buy 10 CDs that will sound exactly alike? They also fail to mention how much money they are making off of music that is being legally downloaded through iTunes or Napster...

Since the post has degenerated into a "so's your mom" match, I don't feel too bad about further derailment. When my oldest was in first grade he came home telling us about these "giant black CDs" that his music teacher had. It was time for a history lesson.

[pause in the discussion] between LP and TG&Y you just lost a lot of folks. :D [/pause]

I'm in. It's about time to read it again.

We have the same thing here today. Sustained 30 mph winds with gusts pushing 50. You know it's going to be a rough day when the expected windspeeds and temperature are the same number. Feels like Oklahoma.

I heard on the news a couple of days ago that there is now a record surplus of neating oil and natural gas. Suddenly the industry cry went from "Conserve because we're going to nail you this winter" to "Consume, we have plenty." Interesting shift. BTW -- $1.95 here today.

My current favorite piece is Boulevard des Capucines by Monet I also love the glasswork of Dale Chihuly. On a recent trip to China, I saw the most amazing carvings done in bone and jade and other materials. I'll have to scrounge for some pictures.

I can remember sitting and staring at the screen after the credits rolled for Dead Poet's Society. I still love that movie and the challenge of the message. Recently I have been struck by Crash (no pun intended) as it deals with our interconnectedness and dependency on each other. Also What...

Another factor is the lack of men who choose to read. Whether due a perceived lack of time or interest, boys don't see their fathers read and as a result, don't feel a need for it themselves. My oldest son (who is 9) sees me reading all of the time and thinks that is part of what "being a guy"...

Hunter's book is one of my favorites on the subject. It is a great blend of the history, practice, and theology of the Celts. The application for today is also pretty strong. Enjoy it.

Shhhhhh! That is the big surprise ending of the final movie of the.....never mind.

Bonds couldn't carry Clemete's ermmmm supportive equipment.

Caught Man on Fire the other night. The movie, I didn't actually catch anyone on fire. Denzell can be a bad bad man when the role calls for it. The movie is pretty violent, but it isn't overdone and gore isn't a huge factor. I loved the style, but the pace was a little slow in parts. Overall a...

I remember seeing The Shining when I was 9 or 10 at a friend's house. Well, I remember seeing a lot of The Shining through my fingers when I dared to peek, but you get the idea. Great one.

Just to provide an alternate voice, I thought the ending was perfect. My favorites. The Shining The Stand It Dark Tower Series Probably others that aren't jumping to mind.

Pedro Martinez, Andre Dawson, Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Rusty Staub, Vlad Guerrero... The problem was, they couldn't afford to keep any of them.