Libraries

Visited a library lately?

http://flavorwire.com/371702/25-writers-on-the-importance-of-libraries

Did you know?

Little known, yet interesting, facts about the classic books you may have read in high school.

http://bookriot.com/2013/02/12/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-books-and-authors-you-had-to-read-in-high-school/

Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting was released fifteen years ago this month. Click this link to learn the story of how this movie got made.

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/2013/01/good-will-hunting-oral-history/

How do you like them apples?

Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis said the following when describing the work involved in developing sketches (many of which never air) for Saturday Night Live.

"If you allow yourself to enjoy only the product and not the process, I don't know if it's worth it. You could dump all your heart and soul into it and get nothing in return."

Another Book Review of Men Among Giants

The Lincoln 55+ newspaper has published a review of Men Among Giants. The feature also includes an excerpt from the book.

Click here to read the review.

Knuckleball!

I want to see the new movie, Knuckleball! This is partly because I love a good baseball story and partly because the main character in my recently-completed novel is a knuckleballer. And also because I became a fan of R.A. Dickey after reading his book, Wherever I Wind Up.

Bill Murray in the Sally League Hall of Fame

When you hear the name Bill Murray what likely comes to mind are his hit movies, including Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, Stripes, Ghostbusters, and Lost in Translation. What probably does not come to mind is minor league baseball. But it should. The actor is part owner of the Class A Charleston RiverDogs and he was recently inducted into the South Atlantic League's Hall of Fame.

Click this link to read an article about Murray's induction into the SAL Hall. The page includes a video of Murray's induction speech, which is well worth watching. I especially liked his story about the racehorses at the end of his speech.