Philosophy for later, groceries and Iowa
Reading this review/interview with John Haught on Salon, I can't quite decide whether I want to read his book. But he makes some interesting points in the interview, and some that I'm not sure I agree with, and anyhow, it has certainly been food for thought. So I'm linking it here, so that when I am some day free to devote myself to reading about the "new atheism", I will also remember Haught's books.
John Haught discussing his book "God and the New Atheism"
Also, farewell to the Hyde Park Co-op! Not that I've shopped there often lately...but it is still a major change to think of the neighborhood grocery store folding. I'll be interested to see what comes in. Thanks to frenchpony for the heads-up.
The Iowa caucus results have finally kicked me into researching the candidates a bit (beyond what I've picked up at random from, ya know, being awake). Mostly, I've learned that I don't know enough about several of the issues, and that there are still points I like and points I'm less fond of for each of the three Democratic front-runners.
Possibly it is pointless to be researching the candidates at all, since I live in Chicago. But still, one likes to stay informed.
The new phase of illness is coughing and a massively sore throat. In case anyone is tracking whether I'm healthy yet.
P.S. Whups, almost forgot to mention! Car is back, with newly rehabbed struts and brakes. Yay!
John Haught discussing his book "God and the New Atheism"
Also, farewell to the Hyde Park Co-op! Not that I've shopped there often lately...but it is still a major change to think of the neighborhood grocery store folding. I'll be interested to see what comes in. Thanks to frenchpony for the heads-up.
The Iowa caucus results have finally kicked me into researching the candidates a bit (beyond what I've picked up at random from, ya know, being awake). Mostly, I've learned that I don't know enough about several of the issues, and that there are still points I like and points I'm less fond of for each of the three Democratic front-runners.
Possibly it is pointless to be researching the candidates at all, since I live in Chicago. But still, one likes to stay informed.
The new phase of illness is coughing and a massively sore throat. In case anyone is tracking whether I'm healthy yet.
P.S. Whups, almost forgot to mention! Car is back, with newly rehabbed struts and brakes. Yay!