I am currently reading the Molecular Biology of the Cell by
Alberts. My favorite books are Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, The Red
and the Black by Stendhal, and the Iliad by Homer. But I have read
very much of Dostoevsky, Kafka, Mann, Lewis, DH Lawrence, not to
mention ancient history, European early modern history, and
European prehistory.
I like film classics. Red Beard by Kurosawa. Kurosawa is a long
time favorite. I am behind in my cinema viewing. But Red, White,
and Blue, Babette's Feast come to mind. Also Italian comedies; and
such Italian films as 1900. Mafioso, Also the French: My Father's
Glory and My Mother's Castle both by Pagnol. Recently seen films
like Katyn, Gleaners, and A Very Long Engagement have been
excellent. These films are not for the squeamish or the
sentimental.
Classical music, chamber music, liturgical music, Schnittke,
Shostakovich, opera both for the music and the show. World music
especially: South African, Gypsy, South American. Some Jazz
Any cuisine is fine with me. Tend not to eat Chinese. I am an
excellent cook and often cook Indian. I tend to prepare food from
all the basic ingredients and eat very healthy. Make my own curry
powders.