I read a lot. One of the benefits of being "retired…sort of." I pick up a lot of information…most of which I forget quickly. I like it when I have liturgical work to do. Then I can use what I read to write.
I like mysteries - PD James, Ian Rankin, Peter Robinson, Lee Curtis…different styles for different days. I read odd histories, like the expansion of the early church eastward in the second century, or the story of a particularly tricky military situation in the Balkans in the 90's. Theologically, I read Marcus Borg and Dom Crossan, and recently, Diarmid O'Murchu, another brilliant Irishman. I like science as it's presented in Discover magazine, and current Canadian literature as it comes in Walrus. Or Alberta literature and politics (other than Conservative) in Alberta Views.
You can see that I am a privileged man! Only problem is, I live in an area where few people share my reading habits, so I have almost no one to talk to about this stuff. One of my dreams is that some of you (if there are any of you) who read this blog, will sometimes respond to my comments and opinions, or question me. I will enthusiastically respond, like a puppy looking for a treat! And if you read, I'm interested in what you read as well. New ideas of a mind not yet totally dithered, and needing stimulation. Try me!
I like mysteries - PD James, Ian Rankin, Peter Robinson, Lee Curtis…different styles for different days. I read odd histories, like the expansion of the early church eastward in the second century, or the story of a particularly tricky military situation in the Balkans in the 90's. Theologically, I read Marcus Borg and Dom Crossan, and recently, Diarmid O'Murchu, another brilliant Irishman. I like science as it's presented in Discover magazine, and current Canadian literature as it comes in Walrus. Or Alberta literature and politics (other than Conservative) in Alberta Views.
You can see that I am a privileged man! Only problem is, I live in an area where few people share my reading habits, so I have almost no one to talk to about this stuff. One of my dreams is that some of you (if there are any of you) who read this blog, will sometimes respond to my comments and opinions, or question me. I will enthusiastically respond, like a puppy looking for a treat! And if you read, I'm interested in what you read as well. New ideas of a mind not yet totally dithered, and needing stimulation. Try me!
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