One of Glasgow's more unusual war memorials. Standing outside Pollokshields Church of Scotland, it was erected in the 1920s to commemorate members of the congregation who died in World War I. Its design is based on the Ruthwell Cross, an 8th Century Anglo Saxon Cross from the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.

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The following are my five favorite books read through the first half of 2024. Each is unique in its own way and all tell amazing and interesting stories. As can be seen, I tend to prefer non-fiction.

My Goodreads.com reviews for each book are included below, though some contain spoilers.

Peace!

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My review – “Beyond outstanding! An exemplary book filled with wisdom, heartache, pain, inspiration, and love. Love for this once abandoned ghost town that is slowly being resurrected into a home for its resident owner and caretaker, as well as for those who have a shared passion for preserving a slice of our collective history.”

2. Portal (2024) – John King

My review – “This book is an absolute treasure to read. Not jus locally among San Franciscans and Californians, but to architecture and history aficionados worldwide. It is so nice to see this remarkable and oh-so handsome building get its due. Bravo Ferry Building and mucho kudos to the book’s author, John King.”

3. A Song for the River (2018) – Phillip Connors

My review – “Gorgeously written. A book that melts your heart while also breaking it is quite something.”

4. Jumping Fire (1991) – Murry Taylor

My review – “Quite a book! Interesting, informative, detailed, scary, heartbreaking inspiring, and full of fascinating tidbits. It would be interesting to read a more recent account and learn what new technologies (like smart phones, satellites, etc.) are being used, if any.”

5. The Storied City (2017) – Charlie English

My review – “A fascinating read, but also a bit frustrating. All this heroic buildup to be second guessed in the final pages. Those who made this miraculous covert effort successful deserve enormous praise for their efforts. Those who take potshots come across as jealous.

Regardless, my wish and hope is that the Malians find peace, that the manuscripts are carefully preserved for posterity, and Timbuktu is allowed to return to its rightful place among the great literary centers of the planet without the continued conflict that still befalls it today.

Timbuktu should be one of those iconic cultural, historical, and spiritual places that is protected by all for the betterment of all, much like Lhasa, Mecca, Nara, and Jerusalem.”

https://panethos.wordpress.com/2024/06/29/five-best-books-read-during-the-first-half-of-2024/

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TETON MORMON MOULTON BARN:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/teton-mormon-barn-reflections-norma-brandsberg.html

Teton Moulton Barn in a room setting. Teton Mountains in a sunset background setting in shades of orange, browns and blues. A puddle is in front the gambrel barn reflecting the colors.

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