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Comment #1992

2019-05-06T03:27:15Z

Sometimes the poet just can't resist. :) Not bland. Plenty of raisins.

Two more observations from reading these books. (1) Now I want to read LOTR yet again, in its entirety. That would slow the book tally progress a bit. And The Silmarillion, which I haven't read at all yet. Funny, I know, considering how many times I've read the other books, but true. (2) Now that I've read it (sort of), The Brothers Karamazov keeps showing up everywhere I turn!

Comment #1991

2011-06-12T10:19:03Z

Thanks, Brent. I apologize for missing your comment for three days in the moderation bin.

Comment #1990

2011-06-09T16:12:28Z

I couldn't agree with you more about The Philosophy of Tolkien. I have read it over and over and refer to it much in my writings. It is delightful and invigorating. Of course, Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest inspirations of my life. Appreciate your post...

Comment #1989

2010-03-19T13:32:41Z

I love it, too! I know it seems like a bit of a leap—but that's a major reason I like Glenn Doman's books. Of all I've read (and it's a lot) about both education and childrearing, he seems to understand best the wonderful cycle of the more we know --> the more we are interested in --> the more we want to learn, repeat ad gloriam.

Comment #1988

2010-03-19T12:23:21Z

Regarding "The Brothers Karamazov" showing up everywhere you turn...I love when that happens.

Remember the Tarahumara people from "Born to Run"? Who would have thought that they would show up in the butterfly book I am reading? I am reading "The Dangerous World of Butterflies" and have learned that during Holy Week, the Tarahumara eat tacos filled with the pupae of Eucheira socialis. I'll do the chia seeds, but I think I'll pass on the butterflies.

Comment #1987

2010-03-18T18:48:19Z

To wipe away that wistful tear, and eat your porridge bland.

For the record, I own the former book and remember enjoying it - pretty much for the reasons you mention.