Posted August 31st, 2008 by Mike Lawson
[books]
I’ve made this confession before, but I’ll repeat it here: every once in a while I read John Grisham books.
I know that he’s been criticized for pumping out half-assed stories that have no lasting impact. I know that he’s an airport author – one that is known for writing books that can be picked up at the airport by people that don’t usually read. I know. I know.
But I like him.
I just finished reading The Innocent Man which is a non-fiction novel he wrote about a few innocent guys that were convicted of murder and how the dealt with life on death row. [Amazon]
I’ll admit that Grisham is much better at writing courtroom fiction. The Innocent Man was a bit dry and lacked the suspense and surpise that his fictional novels have.
What I’m Reading Next: The Human Stain by Philip Roth
Posted August 31st, 2008 by Mike Lawson
This is a challenge. I challenge you to make next week a good one. Try to focus on these words this week:

Posted August 30th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
Dear readers that are more in touch than I am,
Please watch this video and leave me your advice. I’m desperate.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTgXbMiCxMc[/youtube]
Posted August 29th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
[midday]
TGIF!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkuYeERt1c[/youtube]
Posted August 29th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
Last night here in Phoenix we had some crazy weather. It was really windy, and there was a lot of lightning. Kind of cool…and kind of scary. My boyfriend took this video of the lightning:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aaCBIgQWcQ[/youtube]
Daniel also snapped a few pictures of lightning. You can see them at his blog.
Posted August 28th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
[midday]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPfZQvp1faM[/youtube]
Posted August 28th, 2008 by Mike Lawson

Posted August 27th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
[midday]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhpZfltbnAQ[/youtube]
Posted August 27th, 2008 by Mike Lawson

Posted August 27th, 2008 by Mike Lawson
[www]
** Unnecessary Knowledge – Did you know that dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle? Hit refresh to get more unnecessary knowledge.
** Book Mooch – Give away your books and earn points to “buy” books from other members. Sounds like a pretty clever idea.
** Zapproved - Group consensus is tough. With Zapproved you send an email to the group with choices, and everyone gets a vote.
** Digital Message Tape – This would make moving fun, right?
** Celebrity Money – a fun photo series.