We like things that are familiar. If things are too different they make us uncomfortable. I remember close to two decades ago, a friend introduced me to a senior citizen at her church. The older woman looked at me and said, “That’s an odd name [Avil]”. I remember thinking my name is not odd, it’s just different. It’s not a Canadian name. I have mentioned previously that I am reading the classics and also the books on Gene Waddell’s list, “Using Rare Books to Inspire Learning.” But sometimes I need a break from those books and want something a little different on the menu. Knowing that I love mysteries, thrillers and … [Read more...]
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