Category Archives: Lists

Ten Commandments for Learning

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Bertrand Russell remains one of my favorite philosophers. He was a brilliant logician, considered one of the greats of the 20th century, who lead that century’s philosophical revolt against idealism. He is at times considered a curmudgeon, but what realist isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Lists, Philosophy

Happy Cash

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Few things made Johnny Cash really happy – his wife June and apparently kittens. There’s a Johnny Cash To Do list that has been drifting around the internet for a good while now, which gives a taste of what it … Continue reading →

Posted in Lists, Music, Photography

Photo Day, September 17th

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Things I didn’t do this weekend: Laundry Grocery Shopping Help with 90% of the chores Take Photos Blog Watch sports Things I did do: Watch Aliens Go to Ikea and survive Drink wine and eat my friend’s delicious homemade pizza … Continue reading →

Posted in Lists, Photography

What Sagan Was Reading in 1954

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

You would think that someone like Carl Sagan wouldn’t have much free time for recreational reading during his college studies, but this list, assembled in 1954 while attending the University of Chicago, indicates otherwise. Seeing the breadth of his reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Lists, Physics | 2 Comments

Fumblerules

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

William (Bill) Safire wrote for the New York Time from 1973 until 2009, the year of his death. His began his career with the Times as a political writer with a regular column. He retired from his political writing in … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got to Dig It to Dig It, You Dig?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

It occurred to me this morning that I have not looked at two of my favorite blogs, Letters of Note and Lists of Note, in many weeks. We will enjoy some today. Let’s begin with lists. Thelonius Monk kept a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Lists, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Writing

Books You Encounter While Browsing

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Italo Calvino is one of my favorite writers. He has a combination of humor, absurdity, sorrow and reality that I haven’t encountered with many other writers. Much of his work falls into magic realism, but he has quite a range. … Continue reading →

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Niven’s Laws

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Larry Niven may be best known for his Ringworld series or the books he wrote with Jerry Pournelle – Lucifer’s Hammer and the Mote in God’s Eye being notable ones. Though less known, his Laws, which give a general idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Humor, Lists, Philosophy, Writing | 1 Comment

Dig What I’m Puttin’ Down

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

My favorite scene in the movie Airplane is when Barbara Billingsley steps in to volunteer her translation skills because a jive talking passenger is feeling ill “Oh stewardess, I speak jive.“ This list was printed on the inside cover the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humor, Lists

Let Your Eyes Do the Talking

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Should you ever be traveling in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, but really need to communicate your romantic intentions, 19th century New Zealanders provided some direction on how to send a message with your eyes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humor, Lists | 3 Comments