Happiness is not merely a feeling. I’m also still reading Seth Godin’s Linchpin. Godin believes that the new economy values artists. He says, “Art is unique, new, and challenging to the status quo. It’s not decoration, it’s something that causes change.” He also says, “Most of all, art involves labor. Not the labor of lifting [...]
In an article about employee training, Techcrunch makes a sad but true observation. American corporations consider their workforce to be disposable — like ball-point pens and cigarette lighters. Gone are the days when a company would train a factory worker to become a computer programmer or offer lifelong employment. It’s all about quarterly revenue and [...]
Surprised by Truth: 11 Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic by Patrick Madrid My rating: 3 of 5 stars It seemed that I traveled the road alone on my own journey into the Catholic Church. This book proved that many have traveled that road before me. I was not alone in [...]
Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith by Peter Kreeft My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent treatise on the fundamental doctrines of the Catholic faith. A good book to reference for reasoned explanations on the beliefs of the Catholic Church. View all my reviews >>
In November 2007, Keith Sampson who is a maintanence man and student at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis was reading a book during his break. A coworker who was black said she was offended by the book. Sampson’s shop steward later told him the book was like bringing pornography to work. The university’s Affirmative [...]
The Solomon Kane movie is in production right now. The poster is up on the director’s personal web page. Cool huh? So I’ve decided to announce my inaugural pick of “Jason’s Super Fantastic Bookclub!TM” (Drumroll please!) The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane. I went to the library today and picked it up. Hey, no one [...]
