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About mePh. D. organic chemist. I'm interested in science, languages, history, military stuff, politics, music, and environmental protection. Lately, I've been studying a lot of history and philosophy of science.

The picture on the left, by the way, is of Clancy, also known as the Clancemeister as well as several other pet (no pun intended) names. He also answered to "Your Majesty" (seriously).

Sadly, Clancy is no longer with us, having gone on to the Rainbow Bridge on Christmas morning, 2007, but he will live forever in the hearts of all who knew him. And as Babe Dahlgren had the task of taking over for Lou Gehrig, so does Travis (on the right) have the task of filling the hole left by the Meister's departure.

At the bottom is Molly, Clancy's "little sister," now Travis' "big sister" (by age).

About my libraryMy library has evolved over the years as have my interests and needs. The basic concentrations are science, languages, and history. There is still a lot of other things, lots of literature, and some of just about everything else.

For now, I am entering only paper books that I own. I'm guessing it will amount to somewhere between one and two thousand. I have digital copies of a lot of public domain books off the internet. Someday I may start entering them, as well as books that I've read, but no longer (or never did) own (I'm an incurable packrat, so that last category will be rather sparse anyway).

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U.S.A.: The 42nd Parallel / 1919 / The Big Money (Library of America) by John Dos Passos

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A Short History of Technology: From the Earliest Times to A.D. 1900 by T. K. Derry

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Counterknowledge by Damian Thompson

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Shadowplay by Tad Willams

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Shadowmarch: Volume I by Tad Williams

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The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st-Century American Politics with an 18th-Century Brain by George Lakoff

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity. I agree about being well-rounded, of course!

posted by Adaptive_Agent at 5:40 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2009

What's an organic chemist doing with Kidwell et al's Financial Institutions textbook?!

posted by Adaptive_Agent at 11:02 am (EST) on Mar 1, 2009

BTW, who's the new pooch?

posted by BrainFlakes at 8:32 pm (EST) on Feb 5, 2009

RML: I just came on line when your comment showed up. Regarding the Kent Family Chronicles, I have all eight that were published in the mid- to late-70s. At the time they were fun to read, but I don't know how historically accurate they were. I should reread one, but they're starting to get tender with age . . .

posted by BrainFlakes at 8:31 pm (EST) on Feb 5, 2009

Just as you were dropping a note to me I was cleaning my LT house and accidentally dropped you as a friend--hence, the second invitation.

Everything is well here in the desert; it's our "cool" season, so Irish likes to spend as much time outside as possible. He walks well to the leash and has made several buddies in the neighborhood--Roland, a big old lazy Shar-Pei, is his favorite.

Like last year, I'll probably stick mostly to fiction--just the opposite of you. Wildbill is also a non-fiction reader, so we have few (if any) book discussions.

But what the hell. Friends are friends, as long as I don't delete them (computer-wise, that is).

Have a good 2009.

Charlie

posted by BrainFlakes at 5:11 pm (EST) on Jan 11, 2009

Hello,
Just nosing around as I am wont to do. We share some of the most unique books. First it was "Everyday Life in Ancient Times". One book I think we agree is pretty special. Today I noticed
" Light on Yoga". Mine is left over from a two year yoga phase. It was really healthy for me but I am not a Hindu. Not to say everybody who does yoga is. I got a strong dose in my classes though and it turned me off. I also noticed that you just got "The Age of Unreason". I have read good things about it. If the spirit moves you, drop me a line and let me know what it is like. Where is the author coming from and what does she say? Now I'm going to look at the neat pictures in the Everyday Life book. I must have been about 12 when I first got it and I was so glad when I got another copy about 5 years ago. Be well.
Bill Rucker

posted by wildbill at 9:40 pm (EST) on Sep 2, 2008

My threat to return LOA's American Food Writing turned out to be just that: when I got the white package yesterday I couldn't stop myself from opening it. I started browsing through it about 6 p.m. and, at 9, was still at it--as it turns out, this is a really fun and interesting book. Evan Hunter has a great essay on the love of pancakes, and there's a reproduction of Thomas Jefferson's recipe for ice cream--so there's a little "taste" for you.

Charlie

posted by BrainFlakes at 9:06 pm (EST) on May 21, 2008

Unfortunately for me, the latter part of March and all of April have pretty much been a washout in the form of pneumonia and a week in the hospital--which seemed like a month in itself. I appreciate that you checked in; I have kept my LOA up to date since one book a month isn't overly taxing.

And if you've ever been in the hospital you know that there's no such thing as "getting a little reading done." I swear that I read the same paragraph fifteen times and I still don't know what it said.

I'm reading a barnburner mystery right now, though, and hope to finish it tonight: Child 44 by a young Englishman named Tom Rob Smith. The setting is Stalin's Russia in 1953, there is child serial killer on the loose, but "murder doesn't exist in a happy, well-fed, fully-employed society." The book is a stunner, especially for a first-time writer.

Dog-wise, our little guy "Irish" is coming around pretty well--he's a three year old Pomeranian who was terribly abused--and he hid under the bed for most of his first two weeks here. He's still afraid of hands and leash training isn't going well, but otherwise he's loveable and playful. Mans' cruelty to man is bad enough, but I think it's even worse when little defenseless animals are involved.

Finally, LOA just shipped the last book in its current crop: the book on food writing which I did not want and am going to send back. I know more about building rocket ships than cooking, and that's darn little on both counts.

Charlie

posted by BrainFlakes at 10:39 pm (EST) on May 10, 2008

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Hope that helps.

posted by Noisy at 6:27 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2008

We have a mutual friend, Brainflakes. I was reading your comments on his profile and went to your profile and looked at the full list of books we share. I was interested to find "Everyday Life in Ancient Times'. That is a book I had in my teens and liked very much. I recently went to ABE books and bought a copy. The illustrations in the book are excellent. They are the pictures that are worth a thousand words. I still enjoy going through the book and am glad I bought it. We share a lot of Library of America and some history. History is my main interest, lately the civil war. Travis is a handsome dog. I had a small beagle when I was younger. I hope you don't feel I intruded. I have been corresponding with Brainflakes for a couple of years and I am sure that a friend of his is good people. If you have the time and interest drop me a line.
Bill Rucker (wildbill)

posted by wildbill at 10:12 am (EST) on Apr 1, 2008

My question about alchemy was merely my warped sense of humor. As we watch our savings dwindle in the present economy, the ability to make gold would be a worthwhile skill.

And like you, the next dog we find will be Punkers-approved.

posted by BrainFlakes at 3:19 pm (EST) on Mar 11, 2008

As I snooped through your library I realized that Renaissance Man still lives! Dr. Newton, I presume? If you know anything about alchemy I'd like to talk with you about a loan . . .

Charlie

posted by BrainFlakes at 9:13 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2008

Thanks for stopping by my library (I almost said blog). I've only listed my Library of America volumes so I can get a handle on the other LOAers around here.

The reason I took Punk's picture down is she passed on last Tuesday morning to the Rainbow Bridge. I'm just about over the tears, but there's still a big hole in my heart. My wife is already searching the rescue orgs for another pooch--there's so many who need a big sap like me.

And now I see that you lost Clancy just a while ago. My condolences to a fellow book and dog lover. Perhaps I'll follow your lead and put her photo back up--she was much more lovable than Charlie Dickens.

Thanks again for your comment.

Charlie Callahan (Brainflakes is really my middle name)

posted by BrainFlakes at 8:54 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2008

Hi (and thank you):

I'm glad you think my library is interesting--its still in the formative find and tag stage, so my additions seem to be outstripping my attempts to be systematic. I've added some of my science books; I think yours attracted me to your collection.

Best regards,

BarbN

posted by BarbN at 7:47 pm (EST) on Feb 11, 2008

Hey there- kudos to you and the website, but I'm heading north soon for graduate studies at Wayne State! I wish you and the Dems all the best!

posted by nicolelane at 10:04 pm (EST) on Dec 2, 2007

Interesting. I grew up in Manchester and I was unaware of any existing liberals in the area, good to know!

posted by nicolelane at 12:19 am (EST) on Oct 29, 2007

Hi redmeatliberal, thanks for your reply, I know the feeling, its easy to lose your hobbies when more important things come into your life. If you do decide to get back into it then join the forum, it would be a great place to get back into chess. Thanks, Greg

posted by gregfindley at 6:18 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2007

Hi, I noticed several chess titles in your catalog and thought you may like to check my forum site out- www.ChessForums.org, we have a dedicated section to chess books and recommended reading you may be interested in, thanks, Greg

posted by gregfindley at 6:37 am (EST) on Jun 30, 2007

I have a few boxes of books left to enter, but I think most of my organic chem books are already here. I'd love to see more 'organic chemistry' tags here, so get to it! (And good luck! :) )

I'm also interested in your environmental protection tag, so I'll keep an eye on your catalog.

posted by GoatFace at 1:01 pm (EST) on May 6, 2007

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