IN A LINCOLN STATE OF MIND...

Two of my picks for satisfying your curiosity about Abraham Lincoln:

David Herbert Donald's "Lincoln" is a well-written, nicely-researched bio that runs 600 pages but packs in a lot of insight as well as surprises like how often "Abraham" was mispelled when he was elected, and how the Civil War brought out the best (and worst) in Lincoln as a politician, statesman, and, ultimately, martyr.

James Swanson's "Manhunt: The 12-Day Hunt for Lincoln's Killers" reads like a thriller but details the frantic, unprecedented effort to bring the plotters to justice. Some surprising heroes and villains. Trust me, this story wasn't covered in any history course you ever took!

posted by Jack @ 10:21 AM 2 Comments

FOOD AND WINE FOR LOVERS

From our "Dish" segment, here's the contact info so many listeners are asking for:

Contacting Olivier: Olivierthewineguy@gmail.com

For personal chef Bill Waring: ChefBill@thyme-n-wine.com
(cell: 210-872-4653)

For more about cognac: cognacferrand.com

posted by Jack @ 10:17 AM 0 Comments

LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH!

Holding their feet to the fire? Here's a handy contact list of U.S. Senators, including their "expiration dates" and other good things.

And for however many House members you want to track down.

posted by Jack @ 9:51 PM 1 Comments

BEST SPORTS BOOK OF '09 (SO FAR)

"The Greatest Game: The Day that Bucky, Yaz, Reggie, Pudge and Company played the most memorable game in Baseball's Most Intense Rivalry" by Richard Bradley

posted by Jack @ 8:47 AM 0 Comments