What We're Reading Wednesday

Please add more comments to my threads, folks! It will help with a few things. First (and selfishly), it looks good for page hits. But more importantly, my friends, family, and any random followers likely have a lot of good ideas and suggestions that can create a community discourse. Lord knows I do not represent the world with my views and my reading habits, so I'd love to hear what anyone who peruses this site may be reading!

As for me, I have begun reading Don't Worry, Be Grumpy by the inimitable Ajahn Brahm, a Theravadan Buddhist monk located in Perth, Australia. It is a BEAUTIFUL collection of 108 amusing anecdotes that show the world through his perspective. I highly recommend it. 

Perhaps even more wonderful is how I got it: my good friend Renee Swindle attended a retreat featuring Ajahn Brahm, met him, meditated with him, bought the book for me, and had him sign it! I'm a lucky man to know such wonderful people. 

And for those who do not know Renee, please visit www.reneeswindlebooks.com and check out her catalogue. She's a wonderful author and an even better human. I urge you to read one (or all) of her books!