The Brief History of Time

I've read this book 2 times by Professor Stephen W. Hawking. It gave me better understanding of astronomy.

stride

to walk with long steps, as with vigor, haste, impatience, or arrogance

grain of salt

view a statement with a skeptical attitude

feeble

- physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- weak intellectually or morally: a feeble mind.
- lacking in volume, loudness, brightness, distinctness, etc.: a feeble voice; feeble light.
- lacking in force, strength, or effectiveness: feeble resistance; feeble arguments.

The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss

I read this book twice. Good and interesting writing

Apple Picking

I went today apple picking with my friend and nephew to Stony Hill Gardens (http://www.stonyhillgardens.com/gardens/index.php)

kowtow

1. to act in an obsequious manner; show servile deference.
2. to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., esp. in former Chinese custom.

The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

posthaste

post-haste - as fast as possible; with all possible haste; "send it to me post-haste"

Stone Trees of Yakutsk (englishrussia.com)

Unique nature in Yakutsk - by EnglishRussia