So I can write at lunchtime, I’ve been bringing a netbook to work for some time now. It’s been key to whatever productivity I have, so when the netbook became sl-o-o-o-o-o-o-w a few months ago, it was a serious (and … Continue reading →
The other day, I started a book about Elizabeth I. I’m always interested in a good book about Elizabeth Tudor, so I was looking forward to it. (No, I’m not going to say which one.) I ended up closing it … Continue reading →
I have a lot of books. A lot. Hundreds of physical books, hundreds of ebooks. I’ve read hundreds of those books, re-read hundreds. Despite that, I still hundreds that are unread, and I keep buying books, especially ebooks on sale. … Continue reading →
One of history’s great mysteries is what happened to the “Princes in the Tower,” the young sons of Edward IV who went into the Tower of London in 1483 and were never seen again. Some people believe their uncle, who … Continue reading →
I am passionate about pens. I’m especially fond of fountain pens, to the point I have more than I can reasonably use in a given week, yet I have no qualms about letting my covetousness lead me to purchases. Different … Continue reading →
