The Jedemi way is to have several books going at once. The preference is a traditional-style book where we can make notes in pencil (lots of underlining and scribbles). And the Jedemi challenge is to schedule time to make progress working through the books. We are contemplating doubling up on… more »
Notable Quotable on Hospitality…
November 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
The book that has bubbled up to the top of our reading pile is Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality by Danny Meyer (founder and co-owner of 11 of Manhattan’s most influential restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Tabla, The Modern, Blue Smoke, and Shake Shack). This… more »
Much Ado About Joss: Whedon Balances Avengers with Shakespeare…
May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“I would also describe ‘Avengers 2’ as a passion project,” he said. “I don’t take any project for which I have no passion. Why would you do that?” The Sunday New York Times had an interesting interview with Joss Whedon, the prolific writer, producer and director who shared with writer… more »
If You Can Read, You Own the World…
May 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Parade Magazine which comes with the Sunday newspaper featured an interview with author and master storyteller, Stephen King, who just so happens to have a book coming out called “Joyland” on June 4. It is classified as a “Hard Case Crime.” In recent weeks, the book gained notice because… more »
GEICO Gecko Writes Guide to Life…
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
So the GEICO gecko wrote a book… a 164-pager to be exact. Don’t get caught up on the numbers though. Seems like there a many pages of illustrations. The book, “You’re Only Human: A Guide to Life,” is retailing at $11.95. Amazon Prime customers can obtain it for a mere… more »
