Books

Well, it’s actually a five–volume set of books. Even at that, the price is outrageous—upwards of $500 once sales tax is added. But I’m still trying to work a way to acquire it.

Creating a live–action movie from a book must be an amazing, arduous process. The director probably likes the book to even consider such a project. So it would stand to reason that certain details provided by the author would be preserved, insofar as such things are possible. I guess the only explanation is that Hollywood reason is like no other reason I know.

I didn’t think such a thing was even possible. But dude, you did it.

Dear friend and fellow LRT Knight Carl Bussjaeger offered an amusing peek at some psychobabble ... and in poking around, I found the other psychotic babble, which is not so pleasant.

Just when I needed it, along comes proof that the world isn’t an entirely batshit–insane place.

Just in from the LRT discussion list:

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JAMES P. HOGAN DIES AT AGE 69
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We are saddened to report the passing of James P. Hogan at the age of 69.

Jim was alone at his home in Ireland when he died suddenly yesterday, July 12, 2010.

The precise cause of Jim's death has not yet been determined, nor is the exact time known.

We are in touch with the family and will release further information as it becomes available.

Tim Gleason
Sysadm, JamesPHogan.com

This Newsletter has been posted to: www.jamesphogan.com/mailarchive/index.php?issuenumber=59

I am, that is ...

My dear friend Carl Bussjaeger shared some good tidings with me, and has given permission for me to share with y’all. Let’s step in to the library ...

Books are marvelous wonders. They can take one places one never even knew one wanted to explore, subtly or boldly challenge one’s thinking, or offer fresh perspectives on any number of subjects or ideas. The Power of Premonitions unexpectedly did all these things, and more, for me. And I thought I knew what I was in for when I accepted an offer of a review copy ...

Okay, most of us have probably gotten our April 15 frustrations vented by now. I have a couple of recent stories to tell regarding other ways the state’s agents are coming up with to rob us.

This is very interesting, and might possibly be a great "project," especially for those who still have their children in government schools, for whatever reason.

The peeperage of the other day appears to have been premature—yesterday the snow started falling here, and has returned in earnest again this morning. Needless to say, the peepers have been peepless! But, like all gardeners, the taste of spring has infected me, and I long to be puttering about. For this year, though, the gardening is going to be limited to what I can do indoors ... not optimal, but I’m tired of not having fresh herbs available. I promised Wolfie I’d post on how I’ll do that, complete with pictures, so that must wait for another day. What I want to share with you today is an inspiring little book that I instantly adored.

Been trying to catch up with doings, both online and off–, and am lagging at each. (But I did learn how to purl at my last knitting lesson—woo hoo!) So much going on ... and behind the screen is a summary of stuff of most interest to me, and which I think may be of interest to a few of you.

Good news from Jim Bovard! He has a new book nearly completed; and he has invited suggestions for its title. The winner will get a C-note for his effort and a mention in the acknowledgments. If you’re considering entering, keep in mind that Jim is a fan of alliterative titles ... Good luck to you!

Author's note: This piece is the original form of my contributing chapter to the book National Identification Systems: Essays in Opposition, but it was deemed a bit too “wild”. I offer it in its original state because some of the points are more powerfully made here than in the version published in the book. The book is available at Amazon.