Missive #137 Published 6 October 2023
3. Nasruddin's Donkey Is Missing
Nasruddin’s donkey was lost, but Nasruddin appeared to be happy, not sad. Instead of looking for his donkey, he sat drinking coffee in the coffeehouse.
Everyone was puzzled about this, knowing how much Nasruddin loved his donkey, and his donkey had now been missing for several days.
Missive #136 Published 5 October 2023
This was the last book by Frank Herbert in the Dune series. His son took his father's notes for two additional books and published them. He then kept the series alive by writing some of his own — cashing in on the Dune name. I will not be reading them. I will also not read any of Herbert's other books. This one was not understandable by this reader so I'll call it quits.
Missive #135 Published 2 October 2023
This book has more of Twain's satire and sarcasm than Innocents did. Much of the satire is self directed but emulates Americans. His sarcasm is directed more toward the Europeans but they get their fair share of satire as well. A very good book. I'll be reading some more of his travel books.
Missive #134 Published 1 October 2023
Continuing The Anti-Federalist Papers.
Agrippa IV
by James Winthrop
To the People
Missive #133 Published 29 September 2023
Nasruddin had gone into the forest to chop wood. At day’s end, he bundled up the wood but, instead of putting the bundle on the donkey, he put the bundle on his own head. He then clambered up on the donkey and rode into town.
Missive #132 Published 26 September 2023
Most of these essays are from the 1980's and early '90s. I liked them a lot as you can tell be the number of quotes I have selected. Recommended, except for Book V.
Missive #131 Published 24 September 2023
Continuing The Federalist Papers.
Federalist No. 4
The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
For the Independent Journal.
Author: John Jay
To the People of the State of New York:
Missive #130 Published 22 September 2023
1. Nasruddin Gallops Through the Market The town square was crowded for market day. Then, all of a sudden, Nasruddin came galloping through the square on his donkey. It looked like he was about to fall off...
Missive #129 Published 19 September 2023
Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved.
Missive #128 Published 17 September 2023
Continuing The Anti-Federalist Papers.
Agrippa III
by James Winthrop
To the People