Previous Literature 12/2008

Perspectives, Insights, & Priorities

17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship

Edited By: Norman Horracks

So being as nerdy as I am, I ordered a bunch of books that weren’t required for my classes, but other professors had recommended.  This book is one of the  extras that I picked up.  It is a collection of essays written by the most recognized names in the profession of Librarians,  including the director of my program at San  Jose State.  The subjects vary with each contributor making this book a  commentary on everything from personal interview styles to how technology leaving behind as many people as it is spurring forward.  Because I am still up in the air about what type of Librarian I am going to become, I’m excited to see what this book has to say about things like public tools for social reform, and state educational agendas. It will be interesting to hear from these professionals how libraries play a significant role in such crucial public matters.

More info @ http://www.powells.com/biblio/0810853558?&PID=33286

Wicked: The Life and Times of the

Wicked Witch of the West

By: Gregory Maguire

On the more whimsical side of the shelf, I have found myself revisiting this Maguire book in order to prepare for the “nothing like the book but still entertaining musical” that is coming to town.  I read this book when it first came out in 2000, but I wasn’t old enough to care about the governmental issues that this book addresses.  This          time around, I am much more aware of the world underneath the smiles of                politicians so I think it should be quite enjoyable.  The book also has plenty of discussion about the nature of evil and how it is perceived, so I’m looking forward to a little challenge of faith there as well.  All in all, I’m pretty jazzed to see what the Wicked Witch has to teach me.

More info @ http://www.powells.com/biblio/17-9780060987107-0

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Jen’s Gone Crazy

It happens every December.  Jenny gets all weird and excitable about the fact that Christmas is coming.  You see, Jen is obsessed with Christmas.  When I first met her in August a few years back, she was in present-clad pj’s singing carols and skipping down the hall of our dormitory.  But hey, I get all weird over Halloween so fair is fair, right?  Well, that’s what I tell myself anyway.  

It wouldn’t matter so much except for the fact that I hate Christmas.  Well, “hate is a strong word, but I really, really, really don’t like [it].”  It comes from having a dramatic family and a history with Jehovah’s Witnesses.  I guess it’s not all bad.  I mean if I didn’t feel pressured to go broke buying gifts, to listen to my relatives bitch, to pretend Christmas is about Jesus when only like 2% of the population actually remember that, it wouldn’t be so bad.  

But there are a few things about the winter season that I enjoy.  And in order to keep Jen happy and attempt to feel that joyful Christmas spirit, we still have some merry goings on at the house.  I have gathered a collection of photos of said merriment and there is more to come too I’m sure.  Cheers!

 

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Previous Pleasures 10/2008

I’m updating the simple pleasures section as well.  And just like literature, I want to keep the information available, so I will be transferring  the older stuff into a post.  

And P.S. This throw blanket is so damn cool!  It took me about a month to finish it, but it was so so worth it.  My best project to date, for sure.

Crochet Project:  Twilight Shells Throw

In the spirit of other people buying me yarn, I am now working on this awesome blanket for Jenny.  It’s a pretty simple

pattern making shells using double treble crochet.  It’s made of Red Heart Heathers yarn so the materials are super easy to 

get ahold of and average as far as pricing is concerned.  I’ll let you know how it goes, as work progresses.

Link to this project for the free pattern!

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/AfghansThrows/LW1666+Twilight+Shells+Throw.htm

 

 

The Disc On Repeat:  Baking Mix

1. Wayfaring Stranger – Neko Case
   
2. I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow – The Soggy Bottom Boys
   
3. Time Of The Preacher – Willie Nelson
   
4. Iko Iko – The Dixie Cups
   
5. All I Want Is You – Barry Louis Polisar
   
6. The Ruling Class – Loose Fur
   
7. At The Zoo – Simon & Garfunkel
   
8. The Weight – The Band
   
9. Just Like A Woman – Bob Dylan
   
10. Blackbird – Evan Rachel Wood
    
11. Down To The River To Pray – Alison Krauss
    
12. A Well Respected Man – The Kinks
    
13. Let It Be – Timothy T. Mitchum & Carol Woods
    
14. The Well – Smog
    
15. Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
    
16. Mt. St. Helens – Jim and Jennie & The Pinetops
    
17. Heart Of Gold – Neil Young
    
18. Anyone Else But You – The Moldy Peaches

Check out more music by:

Jim and Jennie & The Pinetops:  

http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artists/jimjennieandthepinetops/

Barry Louis Polisar:  http://www.barrylou.com/

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Previous Literature 10/2008

It’s time to update the literature section!  In order to keep the book’s information available, I’m just going to transfer the old literature page into a post (like so) and continually update the literature page.  Hopefully more often than I did this time around.

The Poet And The Murderer  

By Simon Worrall

“A True Story Of Literary Crime And The Art of Forgery”

Being not just a little obsessed with all things print, this book came to me highly recommended.  But it is definitely not for just anyone.  Worrall is a very detailed writer who covers thoroughly the very detailed art of forgery.  This book is about authenticity, rare manuscripts, and about a man who made (and lost) millions forging masterpieces.  

More information @ http://www.powells.com/biblio/66-9781841155876-0

 

 

I Give You Authority  

By Charles H. Kraft

“Practicing The Authority Jesus Gave Us”

I have just recently discovered that there are stunning lessons to be learned by reading Christian non-fiction literature.  This should not have come as any surprise to me seeing as how my BA is in Christian Education, but I have always been picky about the books I read and Christian authors never made a favorable impression upon my tastes.  But I have succombed for one simple reason: I am severely ignorant of Christian philosophy working in the world today.  

The subject matter I’m digging into at the moment is spiritual authority.  The mystic side of Christianity that has been written off by American religion as fiction, yet is still very much alive and still very much messing with the Church today.  I do not plan on standing idly by while Satan wages war on my Savior and the people he loves.  So I’m hoping this book will show me how I can go about waging some war of my own.

More Information @ http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9780800792565-0

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