The Chattering Crow: Reading

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Reading

This is what I'm reading right now and it is fascinating. His discussion on materialism has my head whirling. My favorite question: Is knowledge by definition explainable, or is there such a thing as unexplainable knowledge?

I read the first book of ¨The Hunger Games" last week as did several others in my family. I enjoyed the first book and am now looking for a free copy of the second book. I think even Tom would like this one.

Someone in church said that Jeremiah was the prophet who taught us how to live in bondage. That interested me, because I think most of us do live under bondage of one kind or another . So I've been reading what Jeremiah has to say beside his incessant ranting and raving against the Isrealites, who don't much want to hear him. I'll let you know when I find it.

Our living room is close to actually looking like a living room now. My goal is to have it comfortable and ready for company by the weekend.

The study is going to take longer than that.

6 comments:

AnchelyNovember 11, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Of course there's such thing as unexplainable knowledge! You know what it feels like to birth a baby. Now try to explain it to Tom. You're welcome. Love, Heidi (Sarah's Heidi)
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BBBNovember 11, 2010 at 6:59 PM
I live in the Holladay area which really isn't too far from downtown and I'd be happy to loan you my copy of 'Catching Fire' and 'Mockingjay', for free of course. :)
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BBBNovember 11, 2010 at 7:04 PM
I'll check back in the comments later and if you're interested in borrowing my copies, let me know and we can arrange a meet.
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twebsterarmstrongNovember 11, 2010 at 7:59 PM
We are not acquainted, but I visit your blog periodically (and enjoy it), and yours is the second of which I have read this week to have mentioned books by the author Wendell Berry.

I feel like I have been living under a log, having never heard of this guy.

Must peruse the bookshelves...

Thanks for your blog.
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Louise PlummerNovember 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM
BBB, you want to meet in the public library sometime? We can each wear a flower.

Heidi, I agree absolutely.

twebsterarmstrong. He's a poet. I think you'd like this book of essays.
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BBBNovember 12, 2010 at 12:03 PM
The library sounds great. What's better, Saturday or Monday? I can arrange both. Email me brittanybowen46@hotmail.com and then delete this comment so my email isn't posted.
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