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Books 12 May 2009
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Last month I did not review any books. I have read a number of books during the last two months. Some were better than others. None of them crossed the threshold of books I want to recommend to either readers interested in a narrow genre of books or to a general audience. What should I do?

I decided to think about the books that most influenced me during my life and

Books 15 Apr 2009
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Reviews by Tony Kainauskus

Len is taking the month off. He will be back with more reviews in May.

Recently two of my friends spoke with passion about two books that have made a difference in their lives.

Below are the two reviews of books I feel you ought to consider reading.

The first review is by my dear friend and 2nd Street Coffee House hangout buddy John Theobald.

John was instrumental

Books 18 Mar 2009
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Reviews by Len Oppenheim

As we approach spring this old man’s thoughts turn to baseball. The thing I miss most in winter is the absence of baseball. Every winter is a winter of discontent for me. You may quote me that “the perfection of baseball is proof positive there is a benevolent and caring God who created this universe and this planet”.

If you like, enjoy, and appreciate baseball even ¼

Books 13 Feb 2009
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Dear friends, customers, and interested readers,

Last year turned out to be a painful one, for our economy and for many of us, in our personal finances. This year is not getting off to a very good start, and many forecasts are quite gloomy. As we exchanged holiday cards, calls, and visits with friends many of us took comfort in the fact that our health was good and our

Books 13 Jan 2009
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Happy 2009!! I hope 2009 will bring good health, fulfillment, and prosperity to all. 2008 was a tough year for many of us, in terms of our economic health and well-being. Many are hoping that the economy will recover by late 2009. I hope those predictions are true, but unfortunately it seems to me that our economic malaise may last much longer. In any event each of us who