Author Archives: twsobey

In Search of Deeper Learning

Posted on July 7, 2023 by twsobey

Title: In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School Author: Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: While listening to an older Getting Smart podcast, I heard about this … Continue reading →

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Excellent Advice for Living

Posted on June 14, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier Author: Kevin Kelly Completed: June 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is a long collection of short pieces of advice (don’t go in excepting stories or any sort … Continue reading →

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Seattle Walk Report

Posted on May 13, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Seattle Walk Report: An Illustrated Walking Tour Through 23 Seattle Neighborhoods Author: Susanna Ryan Completed: May 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This book is a love letter to all the unnoticed parts of Seattle (and to a large … Continue reading →

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Kimchi Recipe

Posted on May 11, 2023 by twsobey

I’ve been making vegan kimchi for several years now. During my “year of fermentation” I tried several different variations and kept the basic recipe in my head. This worked fine until I made a huge batch… and didn’t make it … Continue reading →

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Born to Run 2

Posted on April 16, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Author: Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton Completed: April 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is the training guide I wish I had back in 2010 or whenever I really started … Continue reading →

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Community Loaves Hub

Posted on April 11, 2023 by twsobey

I’ve been baking with Community Loaves for about 2.5 years and although I don’t bake as often as when I started, I’m still excited to bake bread for local food banks and community members in need. Recently I got the … Continue reading →

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Humor, Seriously

Posted on March 26, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life Author: Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: A fun look at how and why humor can show up in business … Continue reading →

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Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems

Posted on March 12, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems:More Funny Shit in the Woods from Semi-Rad.com Author: Brendan Leonard Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Last year I was given another of Brendan’s books and really enjoyed it, but never … Continue reading →

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Running While Black

Posted on February 26, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us Author: Alison Mariella Désir Completed: Feb 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I first heard about Alison and this book through an interview with the South … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Perfect Loaf

Posted on February 12, 2023 by twsobey

I’ve been baking bread for years now and have gotten some recipes that work well for me… But every so often, I decide the loaves are not good enough and I start experimenting with my process. Recently I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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