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Capturing Sound: How Technology Has Changed Music by Mark Katz This was an interesting read and I will write a few posts about the observations I made and things I learned while reading it. The 4 Minute Restriction “For seventy-one years [Keep Reading]

“The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.” ― Niels Bohr Neil Postman helps break down this thought. He writes, “It is better to have access to more [Keep Reading]

Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) by Beth Kobliner I am absolutely terrible with money. I don’t know how to budget properly or save. I often ask myself where all my money went. I know that I can do better with my finances [Keep Reading]

Psychologist Kevin Dutton has coined a term for something I am sure you have seen at some point in your career as educator. Have you ever had a student, or group of students, actively resist your attempts to teach them? Do they seem to completely [Keep Reading]

Here are the latest graphic novels I have been able to read thanks to the public library. The Fiction I love the concept of this story, four childhood friends discover a book of strange books that lets them travel inside them to the stories. [Keep Reading]

Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman This was an intense page-turner that captivated me from start to finish. It was horrifyingly real, but filled with heart and soul. I love how the authors told the story from multiple points of view. It [Keep Reading]

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey I have never been smart with my money. I have managed to scrape by just fine but I often wonder where it all goes. I am not in control of my money and it isn’t [Keep Reading]

Doctor Who – After Life This was the first comic book story for the 11th Doctor as played by Matt Smith in the television series. This was a one-off story that didn’t tie in to the series at all. I am glad that further series brought in [Keep Reading]

Crosstalk by Connie Willis This book is set in the near future where it is possible to get an operation that helps you emotionally connect with a romantic partner. Trent suggests that he and his girlfriend get the procedure done to take their [Keep Reading]

I still enjoy The Walking Dead comic series. It’s always nice to see the graphic novels showing up at the library. Here are the latest two volumes I read and my thoughts on them. There are minor spoiler alerts ahead. The Walking Dead Vol 29 [Keep Reading]