What I've Read in 2025 (So Far)
Below is a list of everything I've read so far this year. In June, I started reading the
Hello, friends.
I'm B.A. Burgess, a writer, writing facilitator, and hobby collector.
This is my personal log - an account of my writing, reading, and learning.
Every other Sunday, I send out the Sunday Dispatch. It's a short note (henceforth referred to as a digital postcard), project announcements, and links to posts you may have missed.
Thank you for visiting. Joining the mailing list if you're moved to. Until next time, Be Excellent to Each Other.
-B.A. Burgess
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Mar 22
No. 40 - Frankie Valli
Years ago, I took my mom on a road trip to see Bobby Darin. I didn’t know it then,
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Mar 04
No 39. I was laid off.
I got laid off in January.
Being laid off is weird. Friday was my last official day as an employee,
4 min read
Feb 18
No. 38 - I've made some mistakes with my reading, and I'm going to correct them.
I've only been reading one book, and I'm not getting a lot of pleasure out of
5 min read
Feb 11
No. - 37 On Journaling
This is my journal—
I've been keeping a journal since around 1995. Over the years, I've
2 min read
Jan 21
No. 36 - My Photo Got Featured On Unsplash
Well, that was unexpected
1 min read
Jan 19
No. 35 - Numbering My Posts
For the last few years, I've been planning my personal log like it was a business. I tried
1 min read
Nov 05
104 Years
I used to love the presidential election. I have said more than once that it is my favorite sport!
As
1 min read
Oct 27
No. 33
Roadtrip
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Oct 05
No. 32
Shall we make this a thing?
It has been one year since I sent one of my numbered newsletters. You
2 min read
Sep 21
My Substack Summer
What I read in Summer 2024
1 min read
Jul 20
14 by Peter Clines
Accidental Book Club
1 min read
May 25
Meet Daisy
This is Daisy, my new-to-me Olympus Trip 35.
The Trip 35 was released in 1967 and production ended in 1984.
1 min read