The official “100 Greatest Books Ever Written“ collection by Easton Press features 125 volumes. Here is a comprehensive alphabetical list of prominent masterpieces included in this famous leather-bound series: The 125 Volumes Expansion titles in bold. Total Volumes in Personal Library (16/125 = 12.8%) The Original 100 Books 25 Expansion Titles The expanded list, detailing 25 additional titles, features a
In a 1780 letter written by John Adams to his wife, Abigail Adams, he traced the evolution of Americans from revolutionaries to artists in three generations. “I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History, Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce and Agriculture,
When I think I’ve heard everything there is to know about Main Street America my friend Mary Means has new surprises. On July 20, 2026, during a webinar with the Main Street founders, Clark Schoettle and Scott Gerloff shared their stories as representatives from two of the first three communities that piloted an approach to downtown revitalization rooted in historic
Oratory at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
Throughout my career it has been my pleasure to work with Main Street America. This week I was pleased to see a quote attributed to me at the top of the Main Street America Weekly e-blast that goes out to downtown revitalization leaders nationally. My full quote about the Main Street America Academy follows: This is a huge gift to
My first visit to New Orleans was in January 2006. As a FEMA contractor I was stationed there a few days because there was no place to stay in Baton Rouge where headquarters was. After returning home I recounted the visit in a series of weekly letters that were published in the Downriver Review. Later in 2012 I wrote a
Started my morning with friend and colleague Ed Morrison. He made his tacit knowledge available to others, and in so doing helped us learn. In a meeting, Ed discussed the difference between traditional management practices and adaptive management practices, emphasizing the importance of strategic doing. He introduces the concept of clock problems, which are well-defined problems with established solutions, and
Today I had the great pleasure of hearing Sara C. Bronin give her views on zoning. Author of the recently published book “Key to the City,” she has a unique perspective of the many maladies caused by outdated zoning laws from the 1950s and 1960s with large lot zoning and auto dependent development. Her work is informed through efforts to
On a recent visit to New York a slow down allowed us to take in the Lincoln Tunnel approach from New Jersey. Somber preparations has begun for the 9/11 commemorations. I’ve always admired the Art Deco style pylons. We made a quick stop at Gotham West Market with different food vendors. Chrissy & Ed had Mexican. T and I chose
This handsome station and plaza are a common sight for commuters. One needs to walk a few blocks away to see some exciting things happening. These way-finding signs offer an important amenity, especially for first time visitors. Given their significant size, a missed opportunity is to have something on the back blank side. Given the efforts to position Rahway as