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Founts, Gags, and Reality
Leave a commentOctober 2, 2020 by libroshombre
A “fount of knowledge” is “a person, organization, book, etc. that provides reliable information, advice, or ideas,” according to …
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Covid, Euclid, and the Isle of Demons
Leave a commentSeptember 24, 2020 by libroshombre
A series of unfortunate events crippled my understanding of algebra, but geometry made sense, thanks to Pete Johnson, my …
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Browsing Shelves, Sacrificing Children, and Virile Bridegrooms
Leave a commentSeptember 18, 2020 by libroshombre
Browsing well-stocked libraries is a booklover’s delight and one many of us are missing while our public library’s shelves …
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Books, Bells, and Morals
Leave a commentSeptember 3, 2020 by libroshombre
It’s fascinating how the human mind skips around, sometimes fruitfully, like recent consideration of a naked pig-chasing man leading …
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Inspiring Explorers and Magnates
Leave a commentAugust 28, 2020 by libroshombre
I adore people and things that incite my curiosity and desire to learn. For example, every edition of Lapham’s …
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Dogs, Sleep, and Dreams,
Leave a commentAugust 28, 2020 by libroshombre
Many dog owners agree with Charles Schultz, the famed Peanuts creator, that, “Happiness is a warm puppy,” and with …
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Guglers, Jogleurs, and Mad Charles’ Library
Leave a commentAugust 14, 2020 by libroshombre
Theodore Roosevelt said, “It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move …
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Oompah-Loompahs, Railroads, and Racism
Leave a commentAugust 10, 2020 by libroshombre
Perhaps the most important book I read in college was “James and the Giant Peach,” the first children’s novel written …
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Tits, Thoth, and Bias
Leave a commentAugust 10, 2020 by libroshombre
A hot-rodding uncle ensured my early exposure to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink, an “anti-Mickey Mouse” cartoon character of …
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