Ruin and Renewal by Dr. Paul Betts delivered a fascinating history of Cold War Europe as it sought to rebuild and defend its civilization. Ruin and Renewal is a must have for anyone interested in European or Cold War history. Highly recommended.
Coming Soon: Putting the Fact in Fantasy
Putting the Science in Fiction is getting a companion book! Putting the Fact in Fantasy been officially announced. In Putting the Fact in Fantasy Dan Koboldt gathered essays written by experts for his popular Fact in Fantasy blog series. Like Putting the Science in Fiction, I’m contributing an essay or two to the anthology. I … Continue reading Coming Soon: Putting the Fact in Fantasy
Review: An Event, Perhaps
Peter Salmon's An Event, Perhaps is a gateway book that will surely lead people to the dangers of deconstruction and post-modernism. This excellent biography is a wonderful introduction to a titan of French philosophy. Highly Recommended.
Put the Attainable in SMART Goals
Over at my Patreon page, this week I discuss the A in SMART goal setting. Setting attainable goals is an important step for achieving the life you want to live. Click the link to Put the Attainable in SMART Goals. Follow this link to the PrimmLife Patreon page.
Review: The Folly and The Glory
The Folly and the Glory by Tim Weiner documents the political warfare between the U.S. and Russia from the start of the Cold War to today. This book documents how the U.S. failed to take Russia's electronic warfare tactics seriously and has put American democracy at risk. Highly Recommended.
Measure Your SMART Goals on Patreon
Over on Patreon, I write essays about productivity and goal setting. Right now, I’m discussing SMART Goals on Patreon. The current essay gives tips for how to measure your SMART goals. Measuring provides a sense of progress, and that motivation keeps you working towards the finish line. Learn how to create your goal so that … Continue reading Measure Your SMART Goals on Patreon
Review: On the Judgment of History
Since 2016’s election, the number of times I’ve heard the phrase “history will not judge _______ well” (or some variation) has skyrocketed. It seems to come up once a week while scrolling through social media. The idea that history will provide comeuppance for crimes committed now is one that many people, including myself, cling to … Continue reading Review: On the Judgment of History
PrimmLife on Patreon
I thought I’d give Patreon a shot; so, I opened up an account over there. The plan is to discuss productivity and how to get things done. I hope you’ll join me. I made a Patreon account!
Trying Something New in Writing
Changes Needed I have an odd relation to writing. I don’t consider myself a writer. All my life, I’ve written something: poetry, short stories, reviews, essays, etc. I love to write, and I love fiction. I even graduated with a Master’s of Fine Arts from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. (I loved my … Continue reading Trying Something New in Writing
Review: The Seventh Perfection
As a reader, there's no better feeling than finding the right book at the right time. It's as if the world has aligned to let us experience a sublime moment that sadly is all too fleeting. Daniel Polansky's The Seventh Perfection found me at the right time. In short, I loved this book. TL;DR Daniel … Continue reading Review: The Seventh Perfection