Brethren. Since as an ex-member of the MBC I often still long for the blood and vigor of the intellectual octagon: Hitman's crushing blindsides, the JJ's jujitsu holds, Jared's impenetrable defense, Herringmeister's crushing strategems, Towner channeling Colbert, Grandberg dipping in and out like a ghost, I wanted to pass along one last book recommendation, even if at this point my vote is effectively an empty boast. "Cadillac Desert" by Marc Reisner is something I enjoyed some years ago - it's non-fiction examination of the United States' history of water allocation and redistribution, and though it probably suffers from the political lean of its author (this may be accepted into the canon of the liberal gospel), it nevertheless is a strange story of money and power and hyper-engineering that spooks and bedazzles. But God be with you lads. Until, etc.

Back on Track!

Hey guys,
Just wanted to drop a line on our blog and make sure we were all alive still. It was quite an accomplishment to have finished Don Quixote, but I must say I am quite glad to be back from the land of Errantry and Enchantments. C.S. Lewis is a great writer, but I don't think I have ever craved him as much as I do now. Looking forward to having those engaging conversations again. It's been too long.

Place of meeting!!!

I talked to Jordan yesterday and it seems that he is interested in trying the Starbucks on Stony Point at the corner of Sebastopol Rd. So, that is where we will plan on meeting, unless, of course it is also enchanted, in which case, we should just drive to the hills of Oakland where there are some wind mill... I mean Giants that must be eliminated. Sorry, David for not getting this out sooner. If you don't know where this Starbucks is, you can call me, but it is right on the corner of Stony Point and Sebastopol Rd. in the new shopping center to the left. See ya tomorrow!!

Place of Meeting

Since we lost our old location due to the inconsiderate actions of corporate America, where will we meet?

Don Quixote

I just received my copy of Don Quixote. Wow, the thing is huge! I believe OSHA has determined that it should be a two-man lift.

Two Year BBQ

Hey Guys,

Jordan and I were talking about having a party to celebrate our second year of book club. What dates would work best for you guys. We were thinking about some time in June, probably a weekend. We also thought that we would invite significant others and children. Let us know what would work best.

Thanks
Jared

P.S. I think we should read the Edith Grossman translation of Don Quixote

Just some thoughts...

I just wanted to say how much I value book club. Not to say that I value it more than anyone else, because I don't. It just means the world to me, that's all. To be able to discuss works of art like we do, in such a real, honest format is beautiful to me and so important. I crave the honest conversations with people who understand life and are willing to listen and express that understanding no matter what. I guess it is just one of the small aspects of my life that means the world, literally. I think of myself as a huge collosal fuck up and it's hard to be open and honest with people when you never know how they are going to respond. Truthfully, I love the books were reading alot, but I love the time spent together more. Also to be honest, I may be a bit drunk, but I've always been a believer that the feelings are always there, the liquor just helps release it easier. Anyway, I just want to say how glad I am to be apart of something special. As we come closer to July where we will have been a club for officially two years, I feel excited, rejuvenated that the future holds exciting things. It has been such a joy thus far, and I just want to convey how important you all are to me. I remember when Jordan was talking about reading a book called "Money and Power" and how he thought it would be cool to read it collectively and discuss our different thoughts on it. Little did we know that it would spawn a desire to not only read some of the greatest works man has conceived, but to discuss them together as a group that is brought together by our love for each other and for the pursuit of truth. I never knew books could enrich my life as much as they have. But what started as a cool idea has become something of vast importance to my life. So I just want to say thank you to you all. And thank you to you, Jordan, for sparking a collective endeavor to not only engage these works of art, but also engage each other in conversations so meaningful to our lives. Love you guys!!!