Missive #552 Published 25 August 2025
For me there was nothing new presented in this book but for some readers it could be eye opening. The author presents the predicament in very understandable language that can be easily understood. However, because of years of propaganda it may be hard to believe. A recommended book.
Missive #551 Published 24 August 2025
Continuing The Federalist Papers.
Federalist No.54
The Apportionment of Members Among the States
Author: Alexander Hamilton or James Madison
To the People of the State of New York
Missive #550 Published 22 August 2025
Nasruddin’s neighbor asked to borrow his donkey.
“Let me go ask the donkey,” he said.
A few moments later, Nasruddin returned.
“My deepest apologies,” he said to his neighbor, “but the donkey refuses. He explained his reasoning like this: if I make him work for you, you are likely to beat him, and if you beat him, he will bite you, and after he bites you, you will curse me. So really, it’s better for all of us if I do not loan you the donkey.”
Missive #549 Published 18 August 2025
This is the fifth book in the series with one more to read. I like Turtledove's alternate history very much but this series is alternate history mixed with fantasy which is not as good in my opinion.
Missive #548 Published 17 August 2025
Continuing The Anti-Federalist Papers
John DeWitt III
by John DeWitt
To the Free Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Missive #547 Published 15 August 2025
100. Nasruddin’s Clothesline
A neighbor asked to borrow Nasruddin’s clothesline.
“I’m afraid that’s not possible,” said Nasruddin. He tried to sound apologetic, but he really didn’t want to loan anything to anyone. “I’m using the clothesline right now.”
“But I didn’t see any clothes drying outside. What are you using it for?”
“I’m using it to dry flour,” Nasruddin explained. “I spilled some water and the flour got wet. The flour is still drying.”
“You can’t use a clothesline for drying flour!” exclaimed the neighbor. “That’s impossible!”
“It’s completely possible,” Nasruddin replied calmly, “when your purpose is to avoid loaning out your clothesline.”
Missive #546 Published 11 August 2025
This is a novel that reads like historical fiction. It is the first in a trilogy which I'll continue to read. This is not a book that anti-gun supporters will like so they should avoid it, gun rights supporters will enjoy it.
Missive #545 Published 10 August 2025
Continuing The Federalist Papers.
Federalist No.53
The Same Subject Continued: The House of Representatives
Author: Alexander Hamilton or James MadisonTo the People of the State of New York:
Missive #544 Published 8 August 2025
99. Nasruddin Thinks of Soup
Nasruddin was hungry, but he had nothing to eat in the house. He sat in the kitchen, dreaming of soup. A nice noodle soup with beans and lentils, some onion and spinach, seasoned with some turmeric, yogurt on the side…
Then, as Nasruddin was thinking about that soup, he heard a knock at the door. It was his neighbor’s young son.
“Please, Nasruddin,” said the boy, “if you have cooked a pot of soup here, may we please have some?”
The boy then held out an empty bowl.
“Incredible!” Nasruddin exclaimed. “The neighbors can smell even the thought of soup.”
Missive #543 Published 5 August 2025
This book is not recommended for those of you that are overly sensitive. As one reviewer said "If you suffer insomnia or still believe in monsters hide under your beds this book is not great fit for you".