It matters to those of us in the book world that people read, or don’t read, books. We have all read the sad statistics* about books and reading, such as:

• 58% of US adult population never reads another book after high school
• 80% of US families did not buy or
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I’ve seen Milk. Twice. The first time was opening day, Wednesday before Thanksgiving and it was raining. I went to the Castro Theater by myself.

I sat in this old movie palace in a crowd of men and women, gay and straight, old and young. Quiet. Waiting. I loved this movie,… Read full post »

I look at all these economic experts and I don't see anyone who represents me. Where is labor represented? Where are the unions? Where are the folks who can help the underemployed, the self-employed, and the ones who will not get any unemployment benefits? Where are the folks who can advocate… Read full post »

I am struck by how we move -- in jumps not smooth gradual progressions. For the last 6 months I've been reading geology books and in some of them the scientists talk about how the earth systems change in leaps - jumps - and that one of their concerns about climate… Read full post »

We owe the world a big thank you. They left us alone to vote. There were no attacks on American soil, and as far as I know, there were no attacks on embassies or consulates. The world watched, but didn’t interfere. Thank you — all of… Read full post »

I am still digesting last night. I chose to stay home and watch the election results alone -- so I could channel surf as I wished. I was a bit concerned that I wasn't reaching out, going out, that my being alone was not a good sign. But I wasn't alone.… Read full post »

I am all for renewable energy. I am for significant efforts and even sacrifice to move our economy away from fossil fuels and slow-renewing natural resources (oil, gas)... but what I am seeing as the solutions make me nervous. I am seeing things I don't want to see. I am realizing… Read full post »