Crichton was one of my heroes. This has made a sad day, even sadder. He seems to have passed away from cancer. 

Read some of my posts relating to Crichton:

• George Carlin on Environmentalism
• The planet is not going anywhere

My four year old daughter has discovered Shel Silverstein and “Where the sidewalk ends.” Her favorite poems are, “Peanut Butter Sandwich” and “Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too.” This book was, without a doubt, my favorite book growing up. I remember long waiting lists at the library for the book. Whenever one of the kids in my class got the book there would be a buzz in the room. It was odd because it was a unique reaction to just a book. And apparently, I was not alone.

Speaking to my wife and brother-in-law about this, they report the same thing in their schools. They recall actual fighting and arguing over who got to check the book out! Are we alone? Is there something crazy in the water up here in Michigan? What’s your story?

Miller and Klavan talk about Klavan’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal connecting the Dark Knight and George W. Bush.

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