I have an author recommendation. And no, she's not one the authors I am assigned to read in my "boring" English classes at school. Amanda Eyre Ward was someone I'd never heard of until I walked into Barnes and Noble intending to buy another quick read late this summer. Her…
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Material by the inch
Anne Lamott is a wonderful author. Her book "Bird By Bird" has been a blessing and a relief to read more than once. And she inspires me. Which is her point in that book. She's out to make us who claim to be writers... write! I made all sorts of…
Literary bonds
Today I finished two books. One was a fluffy, entertaining novel called "Little White Lies". The other was Girl Meets God. It's a memoir by a young, very well educated woman who chooses to convert from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity. Her story winds its way through her past, her present…
NAME THAT MOVIE
Ladies and gentlemen... let's play NAME THAT MOVIE ! I provide the quote, you get all excited... jump up and down... "I know this one! It's right on the tip of my tongue!" And I'm sure you'll get a lot of them. I promise not to stump you with my old…
A Few Good Men
I love this movie. "Oh that's a relief. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to use the 'liar, liar, pants on fire' defense." In high school I must have watched it at least a thousand times. And I shared my love for the film with my buddy, Dan Burkhart.…
Me, the movie snob
Some have labeled me a "movie snob". That's accurate, I guess, considering I have my own unwavering definition of a "classic movie". As cult classics go, I have my opinions. And while I adore The Breakfast Club , Molly Ringwald leaves much to be desired in my opinion. The real movie…
Batman Began
Okay, this will be quick because I'm trying this new thing called "GOING TO BED AT A REASONABLE HOUR". Anyway, tonight Jon and I went out with some pals to see a new movie. Two words: Batman Begins. That's enough. Go see it. I'm not kidding; it's the best movie…