Mark Twain – “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”
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Mark Twain – “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”
Author Archives: Raoul Pop
Mister Ed and Me, by Alan Young with Bill Burt
(1994, St. Martin’s Press, New York)
The TV show “Mister Ed” is my perennial favorite. My wife and I love it, and we watch it regularly. I was thrilled to discover that Mr. Young had written a book about the history of the show – and also included a short autobiography. The book proved to be a wonderful read. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it! Mr. Young revealed himself to be the same nice person in real life as in the TV show. I highly recommend buying this book. If you do, get it directly from Mr. Young’s website, where you can get an autographed copy!
Recommended: Yes
The Tartan Pimpernel, by Donald Caskie
Reverend Caskie was an amazingly brave Scottish minister who helped Allied soldiers escape from Nazi-occupied France during WWII.
He wrote about those incredibly dangerous and trying years of his life in this wonderful little book. The camaraderie that developed between those working for the common cause of defeating the Nazis is heartwarming, and shows how well human beings can work together to achieve a noble goal.
His prose is so well written you’ll think you’re reading one of the Classics, and his story will inspire you to stand up for what’s right when and if a future time of trouble comes.
Recommended: Yes
Peanut butter, raspberry jam and sour cream on graham crackers
Yum, yum! Spread the peanut butter first, followed by the jam, then the sour cream. My wife came up with this one!
Soft cheese on tea biscuits
Try spreading Tvorog Russian Style Soft Cheese on Ulker Tea Biscuits. It’s delicious!
Raoul Pop 