January 7, 2013

  • Even with relatively poor eyesight for all of 2011 and 12, and the last 6 weeks of 2010, I have been able to read the newspaper and some books. In 2012, I checked out - and read - 65 books from the local library. I had to read large print books, when available. I had to read most of the time with my right eye close and relying on a bright light source.

    I have 5 books checked out at the moment. I am just starting to read one of these. I have read 3 library books thus far this year.

    In addition, I’ve been loaned several books. I have just completed reading Robert Reich’s, Aftershock, and Dolly Parton’s, Dream More. I have just started Ross Douthat’s, Bad Religion.

    Last month, I read two books by Herman Wouk, The Lawgiver and the Will to Live On. I figure when a man reaches the age of 97 and is still writing important books, one should take the time to read the books to seek what wisdom might well be contained therein. I was not disappointed.

    BTW, Dolly Parton’s book was fun to read, and she has an honorary Doctorate. She’s say being Dr. Dolly now put a whole new meaning on Double-D, when people are referring to her.