Author: Nicholas Shaxson Do you ever wonder why there are so many billionaires and multi-millionaires in the U.S. and worldwide while prices of all essential items are significantly outpacing wage increases? Instead of the usual ranting about the topic, author Nicholas Shaxson takes on a large bite-sized piece of the puzzle in a book I consider to be a must read for anyone interested in…
Author: Susan J. Eischeid How do you find out about good reads or good music? Recently I received an email from a Friends of a library in which they announced their volunteer of the month. As you may know, many public libraries have “friends” groups that help with fundraising and events in support of reading and other matters. And, now for my first non-sequitur. This…
No matter that we’re in the decade of the 2020s, rodeos are still a part of Texas. Today, just for fun, I want to share a tiny bit about a Texas rodeo not involving any four-legged creatures, but instead four clackety old typewriters and their riders (or is that writers?). A few years ago, I came across a book, Typewriter Rodeo—Real people, real stories, custom…
Recently I finally finished my Pop’s biography. While originally written to preserve his (and a few of my mother’s) stories for our family, during the process it became clear that the tales should be available to a broader audience. Why? Because history books are filled with information, but hearing what happened from “the horse's mouth” is more impactful, and arguably closer to the truth. During…
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