Product vs. Service Businesses
And the books I read come to you via the blog once again...
Long Absence: Explained
In the few weeks (months) since I posted last, a few things have happened. Possibly these events will excuse my lack of profundity requiring blogging.
My World Hurts
> In the ever popular quest to broaden my musical horizons, today I > listened to a song that shook my world. As I was hitting the seek > button, as I am wont to do, I...
Charity Starts with Making Piles of Money.
ReadMy Retreat
On Sunday, my church held its annual retreat: all the people went to Pennsylvania for a conference. Instead of joining them, Rebekah and I climbed a mountain.
The Cross Centered Life
The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel The Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney
Yesterday I rode the metro to DC and back. During the ride, I read this book. Its only 80 small pages long, which is good, because the author doesn't have a whole lot to say. But what he says is important.
Let my people surf
I appreciated this book and it made me think. (What more could you want?) The first half tells the story of Patagonia; I appreciated the fast narrative. The second half describes the philosophies that govern Patagonia today; this part made me think. Throughout, Chouinard's voice is clear and simple, thus effective at saying precisely what he wants. Its conversational, but that's what you'd want from a seasoned man with a story to tell.
Surprised by Joy
Forgive me if this blog has become a book journal. Lately, I've done almost nothing interesting but read. My thoughts, the things I chronicle, are a monologue running against the authors with whom I spend ever-longer evenings.
