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The City of the Singing Flame

As I attempt to finish this year’s reading challenge, I’m looking for some shorter books than my usual fare. As luck would have it, J. Michael Straczynski shared something great on his Patreon. Back in 1986, Harlan Ellison did a reading of Clark Ashton Smith’s “The...

Schooling for Democracy in a Time of Global Crisis

Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash And away we go… “I am convinced that people are much better off when their whole city is flourishing than when certain citizens prosper, but the community has gone off course. When a man is doing well for himself, but his country...

Top 10 Books for Teachers to Kickstart the New School Year

Photo by Enzo Muñoz on Pexels.com As the new school year begins, it’s essential for teachers to equip themselves with the right tools to navigate the challenges ahead. Among these tools, books can be a great source of inspiration, guidance, and self-care. Here...

Barack Obama’s Summer 2023 Reading List

Y’all already know I’m a big fan of reading lists (I publish my own every month), and whenever former president Barack Obama shares his, I pay attention. Here’s the full list: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane....

2023: A Quick Half-Year Review

Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com Heading into the second half of 2023, I thought I’d take a minute and review some of my accomplishments thus far. This is mostly for my own benefit as I continue to curate a digital commonplace book. Also, it scratches my...