Now Turn Your Head And Cough

The blog is now back up and running, with it’s usual unpredictable schedule. And to start off a new year, a new infringement on our rights. Unless you were buried in an avalanche for the last two weeks, you’ve heard about the purported “underwear bomber” (who, luckily, managed only to injured himself) on Christmas Day. [...]

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Amber Waves of Gain

Let me preface this statistic-rich post by noting the following: 1) most of these numbers were derived from two online sources, so if they were incorrect then I am also; and 2) if you are caught genuinely breaking a law, you deserve to be fined, ticketed, booted, or otherwise reprimanded as defined by local law [...]

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Seaboro’s Conclusion

Okay, I  don’t like to include spoilers, but I’ll probably lace this post with a few in trying to sum up the story and make my review.  So if you want it to stay a surprise, quit reading. Our main character Meridy McFadden Dresden has a problem.  After decades of concealing her past and trying [...]

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Seaboro Continued…

Currently on page 168. The story has moved forward at a decent pace, enough turns to keep it interesting without over-complicating anything … but still a bit on the predictable side.  (My only complaint.) I still love her language, the Gullah proverbs scattered throughout, the thoughts that often mirror my own (present and past).  There [...]

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The Latest Victim

I love books.  I am addicted to the written word and devour tomes in my leisure as one might consume sweets.  Ah, but they are so much tastier than sweets, so much more delicious and satisfying than mere food for the belly.  And my latest victim?  Where the River Runs, by Patti Callahan Henry of Atlanta, [...]

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