Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn by Evstafiev[CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons “No one could stand up for communism after The Gulag Archipelago – not even the communists themselves.” (12 Rules for Life, p. 310) I would like to think that’s true. Unfortunately, admiration for Joseph Stalin is, by all appearances, far from dead. The mass murderer has … Continue reading 12 Rules for Life – Part 2 of 3
Hi readers – hope everyone is doing well! I’ve been incredibly busy the last several weeks at work, which seems to be the new normal. To be honest, I haven’t been reading much, but I have watched some interesting films lately which I wanted to share. Reading The Acts of the ApostlesRereading Acts, one thing … Continue reading What I’m Reading (and More): March edition
If it’s seemed quiet this past week, I’ve actually been reading (hee). I always find this time of year to be trying, for whatever reason, and so I’ve been indulging myself with two re-reads and a new book that is becoming close to my heart… Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass – I’ve … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Alice, Castles, and a Book Journal…
For those who still read this blog – a little update! Though I have so many ideas for posts, both reading and book reviews have been put on hold this month. For the fourth year in a row, I’ve joined Nanowrimo, which is an annual challenge to write a 50,000-word novel in November. The really … Continue reading A month of writing
