Review This review was written by ChatGPT. Tony Horwitz’s Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide is a blend of travel narrative, historical meditation, and contemporary political reporting. Horwitz retraces the antebellum journeys of Frederick Law Olmsted through the American South, following Olmsted’s mid-19th-century route from the border states down the rivers… Continue reading Reviewing Spying on the South
Category: My Life
My Version of Take it Easy
It has been months since Desiree and I submitted songs to ACB’s karaoke. But this week we did again.
Sports Betting is Here to Stay
With all of the scandals and criminal activity resulting from athletes and coaches working with criminals to cheat, there has been discussion around the future of sports betting. But one thing will never be on the table: a return to the days when betting on sports was illegal.
Big Tent Politics Don’t Work
In the aftermath of conservative Democrats winning governors races in New Jersey and Virginia and a socialist winning as a Democrat in New York City, many in the Democratic Party and the media were saying the future of the Democratic Party is as a big tent. Under their reasoning, the Democratic Party would be successful… Continue reading Big Tent Politics Don’t Work
Dems are no Opposition for Trump
The Democrats predictable cave on the shutdown is more evidence that they have no desire to actually oppose Trump and his agenda.
Reviewing Confederates in the Attic
Summary of Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz Tony Horwitz’s Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War (1998) blends travel writing, history, and cultural analysis to examine how the American Civil War continues to shape identity, politics, and memory in the modern South. After rekindling a childhood fascination with the war,… Continue reading Reviewing Confederates in the Attic
Reviewing Wicked Prey
Summary Wicked Prey (2009) is the 19th installment in John Sandford’s long-running Pre series, featuring Lucas Davenport, an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This novel continues Sandford’s trademark mix of brisk plotting, sharp dialogue, and grounded procedural storytelling, while adding a deeply personal subplot that raises the emotional stakes.
Reviewing The Courage to be Disliked
Summary of The Courage to Be Disliked The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga explores Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man. It emphasizes personal freedom, self-acceptance, and the importance of interpersonal relationships in achieving happiness. Key Themes: 1. Happiness is a Choice People are not… Continue reading Reviewing The Courage to be Disliked
Personal Updates for February 13
Introduction It has been a while since I posted one of these. So, here it goes. In this post, I will cover the following: Valentine’s Day Having someone to have a date with for Valentine’s Day still seems a bit strange. For years, it looked like I would never be sharing Valentine’s day with someone.… Continue reading Personal Updates for February 13
Reviewing Bellevue
Summary of Bellevue by Robin Cook Dr. Michael “Mitt” Fuller, a 23-year-old surgical resident, begins his medical career at Bellevue Hospital, following in the footsteps of generations of Fuller doctors. However, Mitt soon realizes that something is not right. Patients under his care start dying mysteriously, and he experiences strange visions—particularly of a young girl… Continue reading Reviewing Bellevue