Meditations – Marcus Aurelius I just finished Meditations and have written down quotes from it that I wish to remember. As I’ve described in this post, I’m absolutely astounded at the knowledge of the Ancient World and just now realize what a disaster the fall of the Roman Empire was for the progress of human…… Continue reading Meditations – Marcus Aurelius
Category: Books
My notes on books I’ve read.
The White Witch of Rose Hall
I just finished the White Witch of Rose Hall which I read in preparation for an upcoming trip to Jamaica. I love history and researching Montego Bay learned that one of the only surviving plantation estates is Rose Hall. According to my research the only reason it survives is that former slaves were afraid to…… Continue reading The White Witch of Rose Hall
Reality Is Not What It Seems – The Journey To Quantum Gravity – Carlo Rovelli
I was hoping I could write this post during the quiet early morning where I could be at peace and really think. But life has been too busy recently and I wanted to get this written. I saw this book mentioned somewhere and is one of the few I’ve immediately ordered based on a review.…… Continue reading Reality Is Not What It Seems – The Journey To Quantum Gravity – Carlo Rovelli
Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature Quotes
I finally finished Lapham's Quarterly's Book of Nature yesterday. Work wasn't too busy, the family was away and I got some serious reading done. Here are my favorites from this edition: "Here is our long-forgotten family home.And, having heard now and then the voice of ancestors calling,Like a grey little forest bird, from far-away centuries,I… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature Quotes
The Third School Reader
This evening I was inspecting the various books on my bookshelf and came across some very old volumes I had picked up from somewhere and somewhen. The first book was in Latin; I skimmed a few paragraphs and then put it back since I currently do not read Latin. The next book I picked up…… Continue reading The Third School Reader
Gandalf Quote
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. Gandalf the Grey I finally bought The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings on Bluray and have been watching them the past couple nights. This is the second quote from the movie that hit me and I…… Continue reading Gandalf Quote
Gandalf Quote
Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. - Gandalf - J.R.R. Tolkien Heard this quote again while watching my recently… Continue reading Gandalf Quote
Main Street – Nathaniel Hawthorne
Reading my Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature, I came across “Main Street” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. As this very blog is a testament, I am fascinated by the passage of time and it seems Mr. Hawthorne sees it in much the same way and was as enthralled by it as I. Here are my favorite…… Continue reading Main Street – Nathaniel Hawthorne