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email to the author of graphic novel THE THREE PARADOXES

Dear Paul Hornschemeier,

I just wanted to mention very quickly that I really enjoyed THE THREE PARADOXES.  I have a Ph.D. in English and have taught college English for 14 years--all this to say that I'm no slouch of a reader  : ) .  I'm presently a high school librarian. 

There are many layers here, and I definitely related to the character back in the home town re-experiencing childhood traumas, with an ineffectual father unable to intervene.  As a poet, I recognize the comic creator's attempt to somehow capture his experience in a meaningful way, and the struggle to do so in a non-trivial way.  Much to think about here:  and I continue to think about your story as I pen this note.  Very resonant.  Wow.  And the Zeno story made me laugh way out loud.

Keep it up!  You're doing good, real, important work.

Sincerely,

Richard

My First Micro-Loan

I just made my first micro-financing loan at www.kiva.org, to the Sali Traore Group.  I'm a loaner!

Researching entrepeneurs for a micro-loan

Kiva -- Loans that change lives

I'm trying to figure out who is most deserving of my meager $25 loan... and where it might do the most good.  Perhaps you have some ideas?

Beautiful Solo Piano

Rob Costlow: THE WOODS OF CHAOS

Science and Religion | the Noosphere

I just finished reading The Jesuit and the Skull, about Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.  I found it so sad that he had to struggle throughout his life with the Catholic church, who refused to let him publish his work and fulfill his life as a scholar and scientist.  Didn't they learn their lesson with Galileo?  Guess what--his ideas are out there in the world and are, in fact, quite relevant now with the advent of the internet.  The "noosphere" makes a lot of sense given the prevalence of social networking and the concept of "wikinomics":  the economics of collaboration.

Speaking of social networking, I recently reconnected with an old friend from high school via Facebook, and I'm able to stay in touch with people who would otherwise drift out of my life.  This makes life very different--it's powerful to be able to stay in touch without much effort--the occasional log on and posting to Facebook....They all become part of my extended self.

Helpful in understanding basic economic principles and history of the country...

The Money Men: Capitalism, Democracy, and the Hundred Years' War over the American Dollar (Enterpris

H. W. Brands

How far down to go?

I am wondering how far to go with the social networking... As I add links to this profile, I see that I have gradually become more and more immersed.  Like the frog in the slowly boiling water, I don't see the danger of becoming overwhelmed.  Still, I have been wanting a "regular old blog," and this could serve that purpose.  My other two blogs (see my links section!) are focused on specific research interests, and so personal entries wouldn't really have a place there (or would seem out of place, based on the kind of continuity I've established with the entries to date).

So consider this my first regular old blog entry.  How am I doing so far?