[pyro2005]

As of late, reading has once again become my favorite activity, especially to distract me from my school work as the first semester of college comes to a close.

I have just powered through The Cannabible series (I-III) by Jason King. Pretty informative, though most entries weren't incredibly in depth. However, given the sheer volume of strains he has had to see and painstakingly photograph, he did a great job. They are more of the "coffee table" type books, filled with phenomenal, glossy pictures. Anyone can appreciate the pictures, if not the plants or the literary content.

Also, the $64 Tomato was a really enjoyable read, by William Alexander. A must for any gardener/gentleman farmer, or enthusiast. Basically, it's a true story of all of his problems trying to raise a successful garden in the Hudson River Valley. The author is very well spoken, easily understood, and sure to make you smile.

Also, I have (as of two days ago) finished Hyper-Chondriac: One Man's Quest to Hurry Up, and Calm Down, by Brian Frazer. I absolutely loved his writings/musings. It's a hilarious read, sure to make you laugh out loud, as well as make you feel better about yourself, considering the plethora of problems the author has/faces. Loved it.

As soon as I finished Hyper-Chondriac I picked up Scar Tissue, by Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of Red Hot Chili Peppers for those of you not in the know. Granted, I am only about 100 pages into it, but so far it is a very interesting, candid look into the life of the lead singer of one of the most popular bands of my time.

Now that i'm thinking about it, I also finished Anthem, by Ayn Rand about a month ago. It's the type of book you can finish in an hour if you are a fast reader. It is along the lines of 1984, and focuses more on the collective experience of society. Enjoyable, the type of book you read on a train or something.

Also, I recently re-read Home Before Daylight by Steven Parish. It's a story about the Grateful Dead, comraderie, drugs, sex, and the entire Dead experience. Highly recommended, to be accompanied with a joint in a hammock preferably.

Peace, love and happiness

Mike