One of the things I truly enjoy is reading material that causes me to think, wonder or question. I can either question the author's thesis or my own beliefs (alright, sometimes both). I am one of the strange ducks who believes that we need to examine and question our tightly-held beliefs on a regular basis. If we become certain, beyond question, that what WE believe is THE truth, then we stop growing, stop learning and stop sharing. (There is a HUGE difference between preaching and sharing. I can't speak for you, but I dislike being preached to!)
One of the blog sites I've enjoyed reading and sharing is operated by Steve Perry, a fellow martial artist and the author of many, many books and scripts for movie and TV. My favorite science-fiction series (which I re-read on an annual basis) is his "Matadors" which began with the book, "The Man Who Never Missed." I was fortunate to recently share my ideas about the series with Steve and other readers on his Blog: Old Enough to Know Better. Mr. Perry is willing to let people take apart his writing and opinions, although I suspect that he sits back and laughs at most of the suggestions offered.
My point, besides offering accolades to M. Perry, is the importance of examining your beliefs, ideas and opinions. Besides his scroll, "101 uses for Hemlock," Socrates left us with the simple axiom, "the unexamined life is not worth living." I contend that the unexamined life is merely endured, not lived.
Thanks, Folki!
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Hi Stan - I just noticed your comment on an old comment I made on Steve Perry's site- I hadn't checked back on that one. What I think is amusing in my comments - hopefully isn't taken negatively - it isn't meant that way. I knew the Hemlock name sounded familiar but had to look it up - I did like the movie Eastwood did. Usually I like the latter half of movies but that one the first part was more entertaining for me. I too tend to read the Matador series once a year - or so. Looking forward to the new "Sib's" book. I enjoy checking out his site from time to time - wish I wouldn't have missed that last teaser he had. He really has put out some interesting info on writing and the writing biz and other little gems of interest and that I enjoy. I need to raise my knowledge of so many things. Do you know of any other good books series like the Matador/Sibs? Thanks Stan.
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