Now that I feel sorry for all the negativity I generated on my other somewhat intemperate thread (though I learned quite a bit and feel the discussion was worth it), I’m going for a more positive thread here.
A few of my favorite things (feel free to share your own favorite things in the comments below):
Dr. Bronner’s magic soaps: The absolute, hands down, best soap in the entire world. Plus, as a bonus, when sitting on the toilet or otherwise bored, you can read the labels for always interesting and sometimes enlightening, very quirky religious messages. Those of you who have used it know what I mean. Those who haven’t – repent now and buy a jug of the soap now! This is an experience not to be missed.
A Canticle for Leibowitz: Amazing piece of science fiction that breaks all artificial barriers between Literature and genre fiction. And, in a world of “spiritual” books and movies that degrade religion, it’s nice to read a book that takes religion seriously. Too bad the decades later sequel wasn’t worth the wait.
This is a book that’s hard to describe – but it’s powerfully moving and quite possibly the closest thing to a perfect novel I’ve ever read.
Unshelved: An online webcomic set in a library. Hilarious (especially if you are a book/library lover) and the reading club on Sundays will introduce you to an amazing array of worthwhile books across all genres (though there is a slight bias towards sci-fi/fantasy books).
Tears for Fears: Yes, they’re still around (though they did break up briefly in the 90s). Their latest album “Everybody Loves a Happy Ending” takes a little getting used to, but this duo still produces some of the most intelligent and creative pop music you’ll ever hear.
Okay – hardly complete, very eclectic. Now in that spirit – what are a few of all y’all’s favorite things?