End of Read-A-Thon Hour 2
Pages Read this Hour - 30.
Total Pages Read - 120
Time Read this Hour - 30 Minutes
Total Time Read - 1 hour 23 Minutes.
I am up to page 30 (out of 289) of Pere Goriot.
-Richard
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tomorrow is fourth 24 hour read-a-thon Jenn and I have participated in.
This time is slightly different as we are staying in a local La Quinta has I had coupons for two free nights which expires next week. So we will sit back, and read in a quiet environment starting 8am Eastern tomorrow.
I will blog my progress every hour and when a book is finish post as I normally do. I will also be reading exactly as normal in the order I bought the books. The only difference being this time as we are in a hotel I had to pick them of the shelves ahead of time so it will not be a surprise when I see what is next.
Until the morning....
-Richard
This time is slightly different as we are staying in a local La Quinta has I had coupons for two free nights which expires next week. So we will sit back, and read in a quiet environment starting 8am Eastern tomorrow.
I will blog my progress every hour and when a book is finish post as I normally do. I will also be reading exactly as normal in the order I bought the books. The only difference being this time as we are in a hotel I had to pick them of the shelves ahead of time so it will not be a surprise when I see what is next.
Until the morning....
-Richard
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
On Saturday I went to see U2 in concert. One of the bands that I really have wanted to see live. The concert was at the home of North Carolina State University, Carter -Finley Stadium.
It was well worth it. The concert was excellent. The thing I like about U2 is that apart from the good, tight musicianship and entertainment they have a relevant message. They are political without being biased. By that I mean they jump on just causes, but, do not publicly endorse a party. For example on Saturday they thank both the John Edwards family, a very liberal democrat and the Jesse Helms family a right wing Conservative for both supporting their cause against poverty One.org
They also have a spiritual element. One of my all time favourite songs is "Pride" and the line "One Man came in the name of Love" always gives me goose bumps. Unfortunately they did not sing that song on Saturday. One thing they did sing was the first verse to "Amazing Grace" which most of the 60,000 crowd sang. Talk about goose bumps.
The other thing about the concert I really like was the opening act, an English band called Muse. I had never heard of them, but, thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend them. I am in the process of listening to their latest album "The Resistance". They are not the typical run of the mill modern group, but, more of a concept and varied sound. At least Jenn can't say to me now that I don't listen to modern "Popular Music".
-Richard
It was well worth it. The concert was excellent. The thing I like about U2 is that apart from the good, tight musicianship and entertainment they have a relevant message. They are political without being biased. By that I mean they jump on just causes, but, do not publicly endorse a party. For example on Saturday they thank both the John Edwards family, a very liberal democrat and the Jesse Helms family a right wing Conservative for both supporting their cause against poverty One.org
They also have a spiritual element. One of my all time favourite songs is "Pride" and the line "One Man came in the name of Love" always gives me goose bumps. Unfortunately they did not sing that song on Saturday. One thing they did sing was the first verse to "Amazing Grace" which most of the 60,000 crowd sang. Talk about goose bumps.The other thing about the concert I really like was the opening act, an English band called Muse. I had never heard of them, but, thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend them. I am in the process of listening to their latest album "The Resistance". They are not the typical run of the mill modern group, but, more of a concept and varied sound. At least Jenn can't say to me now that I don't listen to modern "Popular Music".
-Richard
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I finished reading:
"Indian Country" written by Peter Matthiessen. 330 Pages.
This is a subject I've written on and read about before: The total disgraceful treatment of the American Indians. The upsetting thing about this particular book is that the stories it told of Corporate or Government Exploitation was taking place in the late 70's and Early 80's (when this book was written). Not, that it makes it any better, but, sometimes when it's a different century or before one was born it seems a long time ago and we have progressed since then. However, when it happens in your lifetime or even when I was going to school it is somehow more shocking. Yet, we still do not hear much about this. We hear about discrimination against African Americans, Hispanics, Woman, Homo-sexuals etc... but how often do we hear it against the people that were here first before any of these groups ever even thought about setting foot on this continent.
Book # 49 - 15231 pages at 311 per book.
-Richard
"Indian Country" written by Peter Matthiessen. 330 Pages.
This is a subject I've written on and read about before: The total disgraceful treatment of the American Indians. The upsetting thing about this particular book is that the stories it told of Corporate or Government Exploitation was taking place in the late 70's and Early 80's (when this book was written). Not, that it makes it any better, but, sometimes when it's a different century or before one was born it seems a long time ago and we have progressed since then. However, when it happens in your lifetime or even when I was going to school it is somehow more shocking. Yet, we still do not hear much about this. We hear about discrimination against African Americans, Hispanics, Woman, Homo-sexuals etc... but how often do we hear it against the people that were here first before any of these groups ever even thought about setting foot on this continent.
Book # 49 - 15231 pages at 311 per book.
-Richard
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Church today made me think. The subject was connecting by God and by Confessing His name.
This made me think because all the time I talk about sports teams. For example today, being an NFL Sunday I proudly wore my Giants Championship T-Shirt and Cap. Nearly every day I probably wear some item of clothing that "confesses" my support of a sports team. How often do I confess the greatest thing in my life? My faith and love of Jesus? I surely have this the wrong way around?
-Richard
This made me think because all the time I talk about sports teams. For example today, being an NFL Sunday I proudly wore my Giants Championship T-Shirt and Cap. Nearly every day I probably wear some item of clothing that "confesses" my support of a sports team. How often do I confess the greatest thing in my life? My faith and love of Jesus? I surely have this the wrong way around?
-Richard
Saturday, September 19, 2009
I finished reading:
"The Causes of the War of 1812, National Honor or National Interest?" edited by Bradford Perkins. 117 pages.
An interesting collection of Essays from different perspectives. What causes the War of 1812? Was it because of the British Blockade, or the impressment of American sailors, British incitement of the Indian Tribes against the Settlers, the desire for expansion in Canada or purely Nationalism and pride. Lots of different theories. Having read this and other books on the subject I am tempted to go with a combination of the economic affect of the British Blockade Policy and the piracy of the British Navy forcing Americans to serve on the British Ships.
Book #48. 14901 pages at an average of 310 pages per book.
-Richard
"The Causes of the War of 1812, National Honor or National Interest?" edited by Bradford Perkins. 117 pages.
An interesting collection of Essays from different perspectives. What causes the War of 1812? Was it because of the British Blockade, or the impressment of American sailors, British incitement of the Indian Tribes against the Settlers, the desire for expansion in Canada or purely Nationalism and pride. Lots of different theories. Having read this and other books on the subject I am tempted to go with a combination of the economic affect of the British Blockade Policy and the piracy of the British Navy forcing Americans to serve on the British Ships.
Book #48. 14901 pages at an average of 310 pages per book.
-Richard
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
I finished reading:
"The Rise and Fall of T.D. Lysenko" written by Zhores A. Medvedev. 254 pages.
An interesting book how the Stalin's Personality Cult could effect science if it was contrary to what his favourites think. For example Bohr's model of the Atom, Pauling's Resonance Theory and even Einstein's Theory of Relativity were declared wrong because they did not fit. Many good scientists had the life ruined just because they stayed true to their research.
"The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs" written by Tony Hillerman.
176 pages.
Several short non-fiction essays written by Hillerman.
Books # 45 and 46 for the year. 14469 pages at 315 per book.
-Richard
"The Rise and Fall of T.D. Lysenko" written by Zhores A. Medvedev. 254 pages.An interesting book how the Stalin's Personality Cult could effect science if it was contrary to what his favourites think. For example Bohr's model of the Atom, Pauling's Resonance Theory and even Einstein's Theory of Relativity were declared wrong because they did not fit. Many good scientists had the life ruined just because they stayed true to their research.
"The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs" written by Tony Hillerman.
176 pages.Several short non-fiction essays written by Hillerman.
Books # 45 and 46 for the year. 14469 pages at 315 per book.
-Richard
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
I finished reading:
"The English Channel" written by Nigel Calder. 352 pages. This book is about the Geography, Geology and History of the Channel.
"Will you Choose Joy, reflections of Philipians" written by Captain Normajean Honsberger. This was a special book for two reasons. The first is the inspiration of Mrs Honsberger who despite suffering from cancer herself and losing her husband from cancer never lost her faith. The second is that she and her husband were in charge of the Camp where Jenn and met and more importantly she was the minister who married us. She was an inspiration when she was alive and her example is still an inspiration even though she is no longer with us.
There are books 39 and 40 for the year for a total of 13,178 pages at 329 per book.
-Richard
"The English Channel" written by Nigel Calder. 352 pages. This book is about the Geography, Geology and History of the Channel.
"Will you Choose Joy, reflections of Philipians" written by Captain Normajean Honsberger. This was a special book for two reasons. The first is the inspiration of Mrs Honsberger who despite suffering from cancer herself and losing her husband from cancer never lost her faith. The second is that she and her husband were in charge of the Camp where Jenn and met and more importantly she was the minister who married us. She was an inspiration when she was alive and her example is still an inspiration even though she is no longer with us.There are books 39 and 40 for the year for a total of 13,178 pages at 329 per book.
-Richard
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Health Care debate in this Country is now really starting to irritate me. I have expressed my views many, many times before so I do not wish to re-hash them at the moment. What has my ire at the moment are the lies and fear mongering that is going on, or lobbyists trying to add clauses to the bill that they want. Isn't about time that the Country get beyond Party Politics, get beyond any individual agenda and for once do what was right.
The Country and Constitution was formed by men trying to do what was right. Putting aside their own differences and doing what was right. We need to do this again. What is right is that every single hard working family, every person who has given so much to their society, every kid who has not even had the chance to live have the right to be able to get their health taken care of without worrying about it, without having to give up all other dreams. In fact we hear of the American dream, how about not destroying it just because through no fault of their own they get sick despite working for 40, 60, 80 hours. This is "a right". It is just. It is fair. It is putting it plain and simply the RIGHT thing to do.
Before I finish this rant I have one more. I am especially angry when I hear Christians be against this because a fear of "Socialism". I want to challenge every one to ask what would Christ do? The Christ who ate with outcasts in Society, who gave everything he had for free. Gave his life for free because it was the right thing to do. A healing Christ, a healing Church and you are opposed to everyone having the chance to have health.
Come on. Let's do this Country, the founding fathers, Christ, every individual proud and to the RIGHT thing.
-Richard
The Country and Constitution was formed by men trying to do what was right. Putting aside their own differences and doing what was right. We need to do this again. What is right is that every single hard working family, every person who has given so much to their society, every kid who has not even had the chance to live have the right to be able to get their health taken care of without worrying about it, without having to give up all other dreams. In fact we hear of the American dream, how about not destroying it just because through no fault of their own they get sick despite working for 40, 60, 80 hours. This is "a right". It is just. It is fair. It is putting it plain and simply the RIGHT thing to do.
Before I finish this rant I have one more. I am especially angry when I hear Christians be against this because a fear of "Socialism". I want to challenge every one to ask what would Christ do? The Christ who ate with outcasts in Society, who gave everything he had for free. Gave his life for free because it was the right thing to do. A healing Christ, a healing Church and you are opposed to everyone having the chance to have health.
Come on. Let's do this Country, the founding fathers, Christ, every individual proud and to the RIGHT thing.
-Richard
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