Monthly Archives: October 2010

Books I remember

The Things They Carried and In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien, Amos & Boris by William Steig, Stranger in a Strange Land, Catch-22, Gift from the Sea, Divided Kingdom by Rupert Thomson, Sailor Dog by Margaret Wise … Continue reading

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Dogs are people too, or are they?

This morning I was off to Pilates class on my bike. Around 30 dogs were barking in the park, their people engaged in the Yoga child’s pose, which is supposed to be relaxing. The sign said Doga Yoga. Yes, it’s … Continue reading

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“Freedom”

I’ve been aware of how often Jonathan Franzen mentions freedom in his highly touted new novel, and how often responsibility kicks in. “Freedom,” the tome I’ve been reading while flying both directions cross-country these past few weeks, is partly about … Continue reading

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