American Lion

Greetings reader, it's been a while since I've blogged so I thought I'd revisit. Speaking of revisits, I took a peak at a favored biography recently. Not only is it very good but it is one of my favorite reads, period (even though I read books as much as vegans eat eggs). The book is American Lion - Andrew Jackson in the White House, by Jon Meacham.
I bought it back in November at a bookstore; a teacher had mentioned it some time ago and it caught my eye. Reading it with growing intrigue, I kept up for about a month but took a break from it after the Christmas holiday. I continued reading it tonight out of boredom.
Jon Meacham does an unbelievable job of drawing you in to Andrew Jackson's story. Part of that reason is simply because Jackson had an extraordinary life, filled with plenty of obstacles. It is understood that Jackson obviously wasn't a flawless man, but his love for his country and family is made evident. The goal of Andrew Jackson was to protect the common man, which I think is a relevant idea today. Anyone interested in American history should definitely look into American Lion.

Summertime

The summer season in the south is generally miserable. There are moments of relief such as swimming, laziness, and the occasional cool drink. But the humidity causes me to be extremely hostile to the weather.

It's a rule that autumn is the most refreshing time of year. By the end of August, people are tired of living in the seventh level of Hell, so the cool air brings out happiness.

I'm not sure if this climate is similar to that of California or Vermont, where I assume the humidity is not as extreme. South Carolina, however, has been cursed with unholy levels of hotness that makes going outside for a minute unbearable.  

The Sopranos

I have been watching The Sopranos for about two months now on HBO Go. It took some time getting into it, but it has really paid off. It's refreshing to watch a show with good story components, and this show pulls it off.

I haven't seen too many shows on HBO outside of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Game of Thrones, which are both great. Thrones and Sopranos seem to give each other a run for their money. They seem to be good in their own way; there's not one better than the other in my opinion.

Which one do you prefer? (By the way, John Adams on HBO is also legit - check it out.)

Coffee

I am naturally inclined to believe that coffee makes me sleepy. It's not so much that coffee causes sleepiness, but it subtly contributes tiredness. Maybe it has something to do with the warmth, and the bite that comes from the taste. But there is also the possibility that I am imagining this.