John of Oz π rated Consider Phlebas: 4 stars
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks (Culture, #1)
Consider Phlebas, first published in 1987, is a space opera novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks. It is the β¦
About 1/3 in. Enjoying this a lot.
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John of Oz π started reading Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks (Culture, #1)
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John of Oz π rated Confession of a Buddhist Atheist: 4 stars
John of Oz π rated Black Echo: 4 stars
Toxic: The Rotting Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Industry by Richard Flanagan (duplicate)
Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie?
In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon industry has for decades succeeded β¦
Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie?
In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon β¦
Eye opening stuff. Will need to reconsider my love of salmon. Question is - can one actually source salmon that has been caught or farmed in an environmentally sound way? Itβs something Iβm going to have to investigate.
John of Oz π commented on Together Through Life by Matthew Ingate
Bob Dylan has spent more than thirty years on the so-called Never Ending Tour, playing β¦
Finally got started on this book. Looking forward to reading it. #BobDylan @matthewingate@home.social
John of Oz π reviewed Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Different
4 stars
Lots of reviews online for this. It basically lived up to expectations. I found it interesting for what it is. The notes and musings of a Roman emperor and stoic philosopher from some 2000 years ago. One to dip into every now and then. Itβs a difficult read in one hit as it is repetitive and lacks a clear structure or thread. Nevertheless I found it interesting and was intrigued to be reading something (albeit adapted) that was so old and also βpersonalβ in terms of thought processes Aurelius would have had.
John of Oz π reviewed Mississippi by Jochen Markhorst
βI know of two versions of Mississippi. We thought we were done with βLove And β¦
Short and sweet. #BobDylan
5 stars
A very enjoyable short read. One for diehard Dylan fans and those very familiar with the great song - Mississippi. Markhorst unpacks the songβs sound and lyrics and discusses possible influences and parallels including 1930s prison songs, Lead Belly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Walter, Doc Watson, Henry Rollins, Bryan Ferry, Nietzsche and Dante. He indeed shows, once again, how Dylan is a master at blending all manner of influences into his music. The result being a stream of thoughts, images and sounds that just work together to produce one of his best songs.
John of Oz π reviewed Blood on the Tracks by Jochen Markhorst
Immediately after the release of Blood On The Tracks (1975), most reviewers, journalists and fans β¦
Enjoyed
5 stars
A journey through the possible influences underpinning Dylan's revered Blood on the Tracks album. Typical of Markhorst's analytical style, which usually has one looking up and listening to many other songs.
A journey through the possible influences underpinning Dylan's revered Blood on the Tracks album. Typical of Markhorst's analytical style, which usually has one looking up and listening to many other songs.
John of Oz π reviewed Time Out of Mind by Jochen Markhorst
When Dylan enters the studio in Miami in January 1997 to record Time Out Of β¦
Thought provoking
5 stars
The author discusses Bob Dylan's classic album Time Out of Mind. As with Markhorst's other books and blogposts, he connects past songs and their lyrics, trying to decipher Dylan's influencers and at times, his motivations. Very enjoyable
The author discusses Bob Dylan's classic album Time Out of Mind. As with Markhorst's other books and blogposts, he connects past songs and their lyrics, trying to decipher Dylan's influencers and at times, his motivations. Very enjoyable
John of Oz π reviewed The Running Book by John Connell
Enjoyed
4 stars
General running chat, biographical and philosophical musings by the author as he runs in County Longford, Ireland. Reminiscent of Murakami's What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
General running chat, biographical and philosophical musings by the author as he runs in County Longford, Ireland. Reminiscent of Murakami's What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
John of Oz π reviewed The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be β¦
Inspiring
5 stars
A great book about human determination. Nicely written. Really enjoyed it.
John of Oz π reviewed Evolving dharma by Jay Michaelson
"Evolving Dharma is a next-generation book about meditation, Buddhism, and the contemplative path. It explores β¦
Secular Buddhism
5 stars
The author speaks of his own experience with mindfulness and discusses how practice has adapted to various cultures and eras
John of Oz π reviewed Open to Desire by Mark Epstein
Rethinking Desire
4 stars
The author discusses his views regarding Buddhist psychology and philosophy, focusing on the concept of desire