Forbes Advances a Compelling Socio-Economic Argument

Forbes with a book fan. (Bergeron Image)

A week ago yesterday, on a beautifully sunny afternoon, Priscille and I attended Steve Forbes’ discussion of his latest book, Reviving America, at the library in Bridgewater.

The nature of book signings is as varied as the personality of the authors.  Some writers, pleasant as they can be, will simply be introduced to their audience, say a few words, and politely put their John Hancock to paper.

On the other hand, some writers will speak at length to a captivating audience that is just as eager to hear what the author has to say as they are to obtain his signature.

Listening to Forbes falls in the second category.  It’s like being exposed to a flow of information presented with a rare clarity dispensed from a man who has devoted a lifetime honing his skills on economic matters.

Non-fiction books can be very dry and boring, but not this one.

Americana Visits the Mall, Lego-Style

A Massive Lego Creation of the U.S. Capitol Building, 

Last Saturday, before the stores at the Bridgewater Commons Mall opened, and long before the flood of shoppers began to stream in, Priscille and I came to see the “Lego Americana Roadshow, Building Across America.”

It’s a superb display of nine historic structures marking the birth and development of our country.  There are also displays of varied scenes and cityscapes behind glass – all constructed with Lego Blocks.  They are impressive for their detailed beauty and significance.

The models were first created digitally with computer-aided design software, and all of the Lego pieces were individually fabricated to plan requirements.  It took from one to three skilled assembly teams to put together each of the nine big Lego models.

Two of my favorites are the U.S. Capitol Building and The White House.  I was awed by the ingenuity of the designers and builders.  The Capitol Building is so massive that it dominates the Mall’s Center Court at Level 1, amazing those who stand before it.