Some while back I thought it desirable to read some of “The Great Writers” ...
The "Classics."
So in 2016 I bought an assortment of books, and set for myself a schedule.
I planned to read at least one — maybe two, each year.
...plans … gang aft agley …
The pristine books lean in virginal splendor on my shelf.
I continually rebuke myself …
“You should READ...”
But in fairness I note that mine eys have seen their glory … they now submit to the ravages of approaching old age.
I'm only 85 — I should be able to do better . . . I should read before I grow old.
Who'm I fooling? I'm already too old.
But I have made a compensating discovery.
YouTube is an acceptable alternate source of knowledge.
While I don't find anyone to read to me from Plato, I am able to hear the commentaries of men of great perception and intelligence.
Jordan Peterson. Victor Davis Hanson. And others.
Their insightful analysis provides understanding that has eluded this old man's failing brain.
It is perhaps a manifestation of the theme of my blog post “Midnight Snack.”
But I shall feast on a bowl of ice cream with cookies in the form of philosophical dissertations on society and politics.
Nutrition serves the brain as well as the body.
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Can you ever go wrong with ice cream at midnight? ;)
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