So, as I was sitting on the patio this morning with my first tumblerful of coffee, watching the sun rise, I thought of a great question for you. But then my alarm sounded and I had to run so I wouldn't be late for the day's activities at the local Habitat for Humanity housing project. The organization representatives, as usual, demonstrated their ongoing commitment to charity by pretending that I was, in fact, helping. I was back home around noon and got my first meal of the day; then there was a bit of gardening; a quick look at emails that took up the rest of the afternoon until I had to fix dinner; then a postprandial walk, and so on. With one thing and another, by the time I sat down to write out my question it was no longer Wednesday. But then I realized that if you were in the Pacific Time Zone it was still Wednesday for you, so I hope that my question counts: What is a typical day like for you?
Studious since childhood, I see. What a great photograph! You seem to be focusing on Asia in your current book list. Coincidence? Or are you boring into a possible book project?
So, as I was sitting on the patio this morning with my first tumblerful of coffee, watching the sun rise, I thought of a great question for you. But then my alarm sounded and I had to run so I wouldn't be late for the day's activities at the local Habitat for Humanity housing project. The organization representatives, as usual, demonstrated their ongoing commitment to charity by pretending that I was, in fact, helping. I was back home around noon and got my first meal of the day; then there was a bit of gardening; a quick look at emails that took up the rest of the afternoon until I had to fix dinner; then a postprandial walk, and so on. With one thing and another, by the time I sat down to write out my question it was no longer Wednesday. But then I realized that if you were in the Pacific Time Zone it was still Wednesday for you, so I hope that my question counts: What is a typical day like for you?
Studious since childhood, I see. What a great photograph! You seem to be focusing on Asia in your current book list. Coincidence? Or are you boring into a possible book project?
Not a book project. Some of the interest is an extension of The Fabric of Civilization.
I read and enjoyed The Jewel House. I thought it was a very good attempt at marshalling some very disparate histories, information and themes.
I always enjoy Simon Winchester’s books. He’s got a new one coming out soon.