The Red Prince: The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster by Helen Carr My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a book of great interest for me as John of Gaunt is purportedly my 17th great grandfather with a descent going through a number of ancestors I'm intimately familiar with as …
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Scott C. Holstad discovered his words and quotes being used to define and explain various terms on related websites. These quotations from his books and publications were found in search results and linked back to the original sources. This realization was both surreal and intriguing and has led to the discovery of hundreds of his quotes on many dozens of websites as well as definitions, citations and even pirated books and papers. Several newly found definition examples make up much of this post. [CLICK ON THE TITLE TO ACCESS THE ENTIRE POST. THESE WORDS ON THE HOMEPAGE ARE SIMPLY AN AUTO-GENERATED LEAD-IN. THANKS.]
Ruling The Void: The Hollowing Of Western Democracy by Peter MairMy rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was not what I initially expected, and certainly not what some nationalistic generalized stereotypes might have us believe. There is certainly enough to ensure many neolibs and various other liberal democrats remain somewhat anxious with this book …
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This weekend, Gretchen had a big damn day. She turned 60 years old (!!!!!) this weekend, which though factually accurate, seems so surreal and bizarre that it's hard to accept as real. I mean look at her! She's still just as smoking hot as when I met her! Heh. Forgive me if it seems like …
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The Young Lords: A Radical History by Johanna Fernandez My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was my second or third time to read this book and it remains as stunning as ever. Between the Young Lords and FALN, as well as many dozens of other groups, most continental Americans would be shocked to know …
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