Read November 2005

Because of history class I haven’t been able to really read for pleasure only for school and that’s mostly articles. This book I picked up to read because it fit in my purse and stories are only 2 pages so I could quickly finish a couple during lunch. I originally wanted to read it because I was trying to find the Stanford story but it isn’t in this book. Somewhere I must have the first book. Anyway these little mystery teasers are wonderfully written, usually you are surprised at the ending. You know Paul Harvey go you when at the end you say, “ohhh” out loud so people nearby look at you and then maybe move away. My favorite stories are about Abe Lincoln and Jimmy Carter. Its no fun when you know the answer or have someone (like Caspian) tell you who its about before your finished. I hope I will make teaching history this interesting. I do feel if you try hard enough and are creative you should be able to make anything or anyone interesting, even spark plugs and I can’t think of anything more boring than spark plugs

20-2005 ( )

Tidbits of history with surprising endings gleaned from Paul Harvey's radio program. Written by his son. Great reading for anecdotes and unusual juxtapositions. ( )