I’ve been trying to devote more time to reading this summer and have developed a routine that helps to make this more likely to happen. So around 2pm or so in the afternoon, I drag my folding chair, coffee, and a book to our balcony. When I say balcony, I use the word lightly.
We live in a condo building that was apparently built during the height of preposterous building regulations in our city of St. Paul. Back then contractors could only build balconies that were no more than 3 ½ feet from the building. Hence our tiny sliver of a “balconette”. Some of the penthouses above us have recesses to allow for a more reasonably sized balcony but the rest of us have this 3 ½ feet to try to make the most of.
After quite a bit of research I found a narrow folding chair (the Cliq) that works perfectly in this small space. It’s not cheap, mind you, but it’s well made, folds down to almost the size of a water bottle, and will probably last me the rest of my life.
Summer Reading
For now I’m reading a book that has been on my wishlist for the better part of a decade, “The Creature From Jekyll Island” about the formation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913. I’m three chapters in now and have to tell you it’s just as terrifying and eye-opening as everyone says it is.
After learning more about how our modern world of finance was devised so much more about our country and the world makes sense. Knowledge isn’t always comforting but knowledge is power. Reading this makes me appreciate the efforts of Satoshi Nakamoto so much more.
I’m also reading Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk. As a fan of Tesla’s cars and a shareholder I wanted to learn more about the many facets of the man at the helm of all this innovation.
I’m nearly through this book and have to say Elon is the epitome of the “tortured genius” stereotype. He’s someone who is deeply misunderstood by a lot of mainstream society. I believe that the best of intentions drive most of his decision making. One thing is for sure, I would never, ever bet against him. I also believe that despite all of the things he's created we’ve only seen a small glimpse of what he’ll accomplish in his lifetime.
What are you reading right now?
All for now.
Be well and make the most of this day. Thank you for reading!
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