So I haven’t tuned into the NFL for two years. However, I watched this year because I just couldn’t resist an NY/NE rematch. While this year’s Superbowl didn’t disappoint, it didn’t captivate me like it did in past years – no matter how much I love watching Tom Brady cry. - The soap opera that is [...]
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The Name’s Bond: James Bond… Duh!
Posted: October 10, 2011 in Adventures in PhD Land, Humor, Movie Premiers, Reviews, WritingThe Bond franchise has seen its share of handsome, capable actors. And each time one exits the role, there is a long list of “possibles” to take his position. Daniel Craig recently announced that after Bond 23, he will not reprise his role as Double Oh – My! I mean O – seven. This is [...]
Heal the World: I.R. Diva’s Top Ten Dystopias
Posted: September 19, 2011 in Creativity, Humor, Reviews, Works In Progress, WritingTags: book review, humor, writing
I don’t know too many people who are happy with the current state of the world. Between wars, natural disasters, big whoopsies by large oil companies, corrupt politicians (lol), and complete lack oversight, I’d have to say that we’ve got a pretty bad infection. However getting a planet sized tube of Neosporin and a Bandaid [...]
The Gates: A Novel by John Connolly My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was highly entertaining and I laughed nearly all the way through. Normally, I limit my reviewing to little blurbs because I don’t have much time to write a detailed review. However, because of the depth of this novel, I’ve decided [...]
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer My rating: 1 of 5 stars Warning: I’m a cynic… “This is why I can’t go into the sun Bella!” Edward says opening his shirt exposing his skin to the sunlight. What Bella’s response should have been to the iridescent radiance of Edward’s skin: “Dude! Did you like bathe in Alice’s [...]
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2: A Farewell
Posted: July 16, 2011 in Movie Premiers, ReviewsFirst, my thoughts on the film… It was awesome! Unlike its three recent predecessors, I had absolutely nothing to criticize in this last installment. It was the perfect conclusion to a beloved series. As I warned in my earlier post, I cried like a new widow when some of my favorite characters perished in the [...]
Notice: Out of Office Due to Deathly Hallows 2 Opening Weekend
Posted: July 15, 2011 in Humor, Movie Premiers, ReviewsTags: humor, movies
I will be out of office for a few hours. Should you need assistance, feel free to send me an email. However, I cannot promise a swift reply. I will be engrossed in the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Hopefully I shall not cry when some of my favorite characters perish in the final battle. Please [...]
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran My rating: 4 of 5 stars Moran has done it again for me. Transporting me to a different time and place, resulting in vivid dreams of Ancient Egypt and the heretical reign of Akhenaten. The characters were potent and their romances were not rushed. Well thought out, historically accurate(not that I’m [...]
Dark and Stormy Knights by P.N. Elrod My rating: 3 of 5 stars First of all, I commend some of the writers in this anthology for daring to contribute to a literary project in the company of Jim Butcher and Ilona Andrews. However,the lesser known authors impressed me more than Big Name Butcher. Shannon Butcher [...]
