John Wilson

From hoping for continued health of the cat Nina to continued prosperity of publications to Nobel Laureate desires, these are some of John Wilson's hopes and wishes for the new year.  Continue Reading »

From reminiscing about a less technological past to an intriguing story of a family of moles, these books are great reads for the post-Christmas holidays. Continue Reading »

These are the books that swam most readily into consciousness. Continue Reading »

If you have on your gift-list for Christmas any bookish men or women, then Ear Training would make a splendid gift.  Continue Reading »

Writing a column is a strange, many-sided enterprise and a privilege. Continue Reading »

Our mom and grandma had instilled in us a faith, trusting that we are ultimately in God’s hands. Continue Reading »

I treasure one recurring experience of assembling these puzzles. Continue Reading »

The future quickly becomes the past. Continue Reading »

I finished David J. Helfand’s The Universal Timekeepers in awe not only of his learning, but also the whole enterprise of science that his book represents. Continue Reading »

I do hope you’ll find at least one title I mention worth looking into. Books about Trump and current politics? Nah, not interested.  Continue Reading »