Monthly Archives: March 2007

Time’s Top Ten

Posted on 3/28/2007 by derick

I don’t know if this is copyrighted or not (i’ll just assume not) but I found this list on Time Magazine that tries to identify the top 10 books of all time! “Top 10?”… please! Truth be told, such a … Continue reading →

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Do(n’t) read The Kite Runner

Posted on 3/26/2007 by derick

My cousin had suggested I read the Kite Runner, ensuring that I particularly would like it. I’m not sure what she meant by me particularly, but I really did enjoy it, and I think anyone that reads it would. Granted, … Continue reading →

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Melting Pot … so Ol’School

Posted on 3/17/2007 by derick

A high school History teacher once told me that he found the metaphor “Melting Pot”, which is commonly used to describe the ethnic diversity in the United States, as dated and imprecise. Of course he was right to say it … Continue reading →

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Je m’ennuie

Posted on 3/14/2007 by derick

I need a new hobby. I don’t think I’ve ever been so bored in my life. In the last few months I’ve been trying to pinpoint the source sucking all my cheer. It’s not my job. I love my job … Continue reading →

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