Zen
Read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. A remarkable novel, or perhaps three novels in one, interspersed with one antother. The ideas explored in the novel about quality and our relationship with technology feel so relevant today. On the whole I found the philosophical arguments put forth persuaive and compelling, apart from a few critisicsms about the philosophy of science.
Read two works of children's literature with family. First, Stuart Little. I can't understand why this is a classic of American children's literature. It was alright, but hardly memorable and ended abruptly to me. Second, The Heartwood Hotel. This was a wonderful book, full of imagination and joy, destined to become a classic, I think.
Tags: books
Muzzy
Read Muzzy Izzet's autobiography (Muzzy) on the commute to and from work. A strange choice, as I am not a Leicester fan.
I read it for nostalgia. I remember Muzzey Izzet as a player, as his unusual and memorable name (his full name is Mustafa Izzet) was always on regional sports reporting. He was also unsual as a player in that 90s era of English football, being a skilful player with composure under pressure.
I enjoyed some of the memories and stories, and his charity work and hospital visits were genuinely inspiring.