Diary of an Autodidact

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Hidden Figures

Last night, the lovely Amanda and I went to see Hidden Figures . For those who don’t know, this film tells the story of three pioneering Af...

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Summer Lightning by P. G. Wodehouse

Source of book: Audiobook I own jointly with my brother. My goal has been to either listen to or read one (or more) Wodehouse books each ...

Saturday, January 7, 2017

The Essays of Francis Bacon

Source of book: I own this. “If the Hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the hill.” The earliest this proverb appears is in ...

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull

Source of book: Audiobook from the library One thing I must say about Brandon Mull: he is an outstanding world builder, with an amazingly...

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About Me

Diary of an Autodidact: Bakersfield, CA, United States; This blog is written by a real human being, not some plagiarism-fueled AI bullshit generator. I'm a middle aged solo practice lawyer, married with 5 adult and teen children. When we married, my wife and I agreed to share the kitchen and the library. We still fit in the kitchen, but are running out of room in the library. I have been a violinist with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra since 1996, and play with other local groups. I have writen for the Kern County Bar Association's magazine. I currently teach Wills and Trusts at Kern County College of Law. I enjoy camping, hiking, and obviously reading. The blogs on my list are primarily family and friends, plus a few that I just like to follow. I am also an Exvangelical, having spent time both in Bill Gothard's cult, and in a religious tradition that has become a toxic supremacist political movement. This blog focuses on what I am reading as I continue the process of learning and exploration. I also talk about hiking, music, me, and issues that I care about, particularly toxic religion, patriarchy, and ethical thinking.

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