Wisdom

Wisdom is not the knowledge of one subject but the knowledge of life.

"First Daughter" by Eric van Lustbader

"First Daughter" is the first in the Jack McClure series. With a handicap like Dyslexia, does it help or hinder a government agent? This book takes us from the childhood of Jack McClure to late adult, focusing on love, family, work and his handicap. He is overly concerned with his handicap which helps him rather than hinder him. 
If you are looking for a story that goes from beginning to end, this is not the one. There are continuous flashbacks, not just for one character, but all of them. At times it's hard keeping track of where you are. 
Jack has a dislike for all organized religion and a profound dislike for the Catholic church and priests. This may be a bit strong, but the book seems to be inclined towards atheism.
Putting aside my criticisms, I still like the basic story and am giving it four stars. 

Judgments

Do we make judgments because we don't understand?

The Walking Dead

Had a dream last night that has to do with current events. I remember a lot of my dreams. As I remember this one, I was driving in Halifax. On the sidewalk I saw some people walking in Johnnie Shirts. You know the ones, with the opening in the back, where you desperately try to keep your ass from showing. As I pulled up to a red light and stopped, they started walking towards me. Seeing them, I said to myself, "I don't care if it is a red light, I'm getting the hell out of here." Obviously the Corona Virus was on my sub conscience and I suppose this was the modern version of the walking dead.

Inventions

I think most of the greatest inventions are the result of an obsession, the rest by accident.

Dr. Who

I have been a fan of Dr. Who for many years. Having at one time seen all the old reruns, I've probably seen all the shows. This year, while the show may be on in the room, I am usually reading a book at the same time. My enthusiasm has waned. The problem seems to be the Doctor. She rants and raves, spinning around in circles, waving her little prop, looking like a marionette with the strings twisted. 
The characters are rehashes of old characters, although in the latest episode I saw a spark of genius. I am referring to the Cyber men Drones. Modern, yet classical, flying in formation, distributing mayhem with a flash. If we gave out stars, it would be five stars for the drones.

"Drumbeat" by Dudley Pope.

"Drumbeat" is the second book in the Ramage series. Another remake of the Napoleonic War with the usual point of view. Although a naval story, it starts of as a romance. Ramage has a lot of internal rants, his mind obsessed with love for a girl that he has met only six days prior. He seems prone to losing ships and although a Captain, he still wants to be one of the boys. He stumbles from one obstacle to another, gifted enough to keep both himself and his crew alive.
It was an entertaining read and there were moments when I found it hard to put down. At the end the story seemed to be cut short. Could have used another chapter and I assume that will be the first chapter of the next book.

Bathroom Break

It is hard to resist the need to relieve oneself. It cannot be denied or the consequences can be dire and possibly wet.

Broken World

It's a broken world, full of broken people and I don't know what glue we can use to make repairs.

1960

Studebaker Lark

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Remote Control by Andy McNab

"Remote Control" is the first in the nick Stone series. With a British Intelligence Operator, I was expecting a spy story. What I got was basically the trials and tribulations of a kidnapper, trying to keep a 7 yr. old happy. It did have action from beginning to end, although it did drag on in some parts.There are flashbacks which I had to reread to see where it fit into the story. The result at the end was what should have happened near the beginning. 

Poverty

The rich have their problems. Poverty isn't one of them.

Eye On the Ball

Keep your eye on the ball, especially if you are at the ball park, sitting in an area prone to foul balls.

Who are we?

When are we really ourselves?
We always need other people 
to help us realize who we are.

This is an original 1947

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Morning Coffee

I make my coffee in the morning but I find that the machine doesn't make it hot enough, so I put it in the microwave for another 20 sec. 

Sidney Chambers and the Persistence of Love (The Grantchester Mysteries #6) James Runcie

This is #6 in "The Grantchester" series. A number of short stories calling itself a book. The accidental detective who would rather spend time on solving crimes than his vocation, starts of with a murder, then onto a variety of cases, both big and small. I was moved by the description of the rape case. Very well done. Overall, I found that the book had trouble keeping my attention. The last chapter, although drawn out, was a surprise.

Secrets

We all have secrets. 
We all have flaws. 
It gives us something 
to worry about.

Necessity

The thing is, we have to have a leader. we also have to have someone to clean the toilets.

World Problems

This morning I am going out with a friend for coffee. After an hour, we will have solved all the problems in the world.