The signs of Glee fatigue set in shortly after the completion of the show’s first season. The runaway hit FOX network TV musical series was everywhere, an impression that approached the literal when creator Ryan Murphy announced a twenty-one stop on Glee Live! In Concert! tour to fill the show’s summer hiatus and lure in its largely teenybopper audience. While those shows had no trouble filling arenas, the resulting concert film, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, couldn’t fill multiplex seats.

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Caveman Resurrection
Jeff Pickett
Amazon Digital Services
ASIN B005UF4YZ2

If you do a search on Amazon for Paleo, you get over 200 hits and for Primal almost 20 in either health or fitness. So why should you get this book? I would state that of the books I have read on this topic, it is one of the best and most all-encompassing. It is a synthesis of much of the other material that is out there. But what Jeff does that many of the other authors do not do, is approach health, wellness and lifestyles changes as a holistic practice. He has tips and tools for body, mind and spirit.

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Baruch de Spinoza

It’s amazing how much things can change over the years.

This morning, I came across a blog post I wrote in the beginning of 2008. In it, I talked about how I struggled to understand Spinoza’s Ethics and that until I could get a firmer grasp, I’d probably stick with Maimonides’ proofs for the existence of God.

Well, I’m happy to report that this past fall I finally sat down and made my way through all of Spinoza’s propositions, proofs, corollaries and notes in Ethics. I also read

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London is one of the most popular places for the holidays. What attracts people around the world? Well the answers could be different. London has something to offer each family member. The city has many buildings with particular architectural features, natural parks, lots of shopping malls, restaurants, world-class theme parks and last but not least, museums, etc. Even in business districts you can find great restaurants such as Boisdale Canary Wharf. Endless activities make London a place for romantic honeymoon and a city where you can entertain and have fun with friends.

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Re. my previous post: I’m at Huckleberry’s right now. I have six bottles of wine in my basket. The sale, 20 percent off, is on right now, and no one is in the parking lot. That will change. Better get down here. Hmmmm … maybe I’ll go and look at beer. Then maybe the cheese. Be like that guy in “Sideways.”