The phrase learning the ropes means to learn or understand how a to do or perform a job, task or activity.

I was wondering where that phrase came from, so of course, I did some searching on the internet. But just for fun… do think the origin of the phrase …

2020 was a banner year for reading since I spent a lot more time at home. I ended with a personal high of 84 books read during the year.

I am usually a big reader of science fiction. Not last year. My favorite sci-fi of the year was the Tao …

The first amendment is incredibly powerful. If nothing else, please read that one. In 45 words it establishes the freedom of religion, speech, the press, and peaceful protest. Given the times we are in, I think it is worth reviewing and considering carefully.

The copy of the United States Bill …

I just finished listening to the audiobook version of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer originally published in 1960. The unabridged audiobook consisted of 64 files and weighed in at 57 hours 11 minutes run time, making it the longest audiobook I’ve listened …

For the first time, I ran into a quote where the phrase “around the turn of the century” was referring to the year 2000 instead of 1900. Up until now, I have always associated that phrase with the change from the 1800’s to the 1900’s.

Sorry, I did …

Thoughts on the last year of book reading. Read more to find out the highlights for 2019.

I’ve just finished reading “The Queen’s Gambit” by Walter Tevis. This novel was first published in 1983. I have not read any of his other works previously.

This is the best book that I have read in a very long time. I’m not here to review it …

Thoughts on the last year of book reading. Read more to find out the highlights for 2018.

2017 was a another good reading year. I discovered several new authors and book series that kept me entertained as I completed 64 books during the year. It seemed to be a year of reading book series as you will see in some of the selections below. A part of …

I am a decent reader with one or two books going all the time. I have a wish list of about 400 books that I keep an eye out for when checking the library web site, gutenburg.org, etc. Most of them are classics or represent a highly rated story …