Articles tagged with review
Review Science Fiction short Story: "Dead Giveaway" by Randall Garrett
Dave Turnbull has just returned to Earth from a year exploring Lobon. Back at his apartment, he receives a couple pieces of mail from his friend and mentor, Scholar Duckworth, that give him pause. The first, postmarked 21 August 2187, says that he believes
Earn with Earnably.com
I had joined the #site a few weeks back but refrained from posting a #review till I could confirm that it is a legit site and not a scam. It is a bit like Chatabout where you can watch videos and ads, complete daily #surveys, listen to the radio and
Book #50 of 2015 : Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
When I saw at the library that Harper Lee had a new book out I was very interested. To Kill a Mockingbird was written over 50 years ago. I thought it was very interesting that such a famous author only made that one book. I was intrigued. So I borrowed To
My review of Welch's Refreshingly Simple juice
As a member of Bzzagent I received an awesome Bzzkit for free. Inside was a full size (59 Fl OZ) bottle of Welch's Refreshingly Simple Peach Mango juice. Also in this bzzkit I received 5 75 cents off coupons to pass along to friends and family and a W
My review of Splenda No calorie sweetener, Granulated
As a member of Crowdtap I was chosen to test out Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated. As you can see in the the photo I received a 1.9 oz box for free. The first thing I did was make my usual mug of coffee and switch out the generic sweetener I
Kojak's House of Ribs
On a dark, stormy Thursday night I pulled into MacDill Air Force Base to check-in to the lodging I had secured for my final night in Tampa. I had not eaten much during the day, so once I took my bags to the room, and then asked the front desk staff a loc
My review of Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies
As a member of Smiley360 I get to test products for free for review and to share my opinions. This latest Smiley360 mission is for Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies. My Smiley Kit contained Full size bott
My second creation with Airheads for my Smiley360 mission
If you saw my last post you know that for my Airheads Crafting Mission I created a fall theme. This time I wanted to go with something different. I have never tried Airheads bites before so I was really excited to try them out. They tasted exac
My first creation with Airheads for my Smiley360 mission
As a member of Smiley360 I get to test out products for free and to review them. This Airheads Crafting Mission is the funnest mission so far as I get to create things with the airheads and then eat them. They sent me so much more in my kit then I had
Movie "The Intern" Speaks to the Generations
The Intern, written and directed by Nancy Meyers, was a comedic look at some of the generational differences Baby Boomer and the Millennials in workplace and personal relationships. Ben Whittaker (Robert DeNiro) is a 70-year-old retiree, who is not
Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman
When we are in our 20s, it is such an exciting time of life. Independence, adventure, and taking the world by storm, as we figure out who we are and what we want out of life, seems to be at the core of every young adult. We find jobs. We go to college. We
My review of BIC Soleil Glow Razors
I am a member on Bzzagent and I got picked for the BIC Soleil Glow disposable razors campaign. They sent me coupons to pass out to friends as well as a 3 pack of razors for me to test out for free. When shaving with these razors in the shower it glid
My review of Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage
I am a member of an awesome site called Crowdtap. They sent me a coupon for a free package of Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage. I was very surprised that our local grocery store carried these but it was lucky for us they do. When I told my
Book 39 in 2015 : Waves by Sharon Dogar
Last night I finished reading the 39th book of the year. I am now caught up with the amount of books I have read the past two years and am one book away from my goal of 40. This book is called Waves by Sharon Dogar. It is fiction and 325 pages. I w
My review of Folgers Flavors Coffee Enhancers
I am on an awesome site called Crowdtap where I get to tell my opinions of brands and products for entries into drawings at the end of the month to win prizes. I also get offered at times to test out products for free and review them. This most recent
Opinion Blogs
I'm thinking of restarting my old blog. Yes, I know, the one I ditched last year. Well, a woman's prerogative is to change her mind, isn't it? But I'm thinking of having it as an #opinion #blog rather than a #writing background one as it was previously. I
American Dreamz Was a Nightmare
I am all for political satire, and parody of some of the foolishness of pop culture, but American Dreamz was one of the most disappointing films I have ever seen. Director and writer, Paul Weitz, missed the mark on writing good comedy by resorting to
OK, OK, I give in...I'll admit I write for sanity
The image is of a Commodore 64. When I play #computer games, I tend to play on #retro gear, because that too brings #sanity. But when I'm looking for something to fill the time, I #research and #write. At present I’m helping a friend and fellow #wr
Review: 'Time's Up' by Janey Mack
Author Janey Mack's debut novel, "Time's Up," is mystery fiction at some of its finest. The development of the characters -- and there is a number of them -- essential to a good story is right where it should be without being over-the-top. The plot has eno
Book #32 of 2015 : Four Funerals and a Wedding by Jill Smolowe
I have read 32 books this year. This most recent one is called "Four Funerals and a Wedding : Resilience in a Time of Grief" by Jill Smolowe. It is a non-fiction book of 243 pages. I saw this on the shelf at our local library and borrowed it but aft
Book #30 of 2015 : Plain Fear : Forsaken by Leanna Ellis
A few nights ago I finished the 30th book this year. The book title is Forsaken. It is the first book in the Plain Fear series. It is by Leanna Ellis and is 413 pages. I judged this book on its cover and it met up to my hopes. I really am not a huge fan o
Journal 06-30-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day is for you. Today is Tuesday, June 30, 2015. The temperature is 66.1°F and the humidity is 85% at 5:23 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 mph with gusts of 0 mph. There were
Movie Review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
As a young child in the early 1960s, I used to love to watch "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show." It was a cartoon, which was set up as a variety show, of sorts. It used to feature several different "shows" within the show. My favorites were "Fractured Fairy T
Run out of Steam
The #audit #deadline is three weeks out and counting. I am trying to sort out my #document control database, have abandoned the 'find the duplicates' project until later, despite the pressure that decision is probably causing on the server, and have been p
Book #25 in 2015 : A Child Called "It" by Dave Peltzer
I just finished reading my 25th book of the year. This was only 184 pages so I flew through it. It was a really difficult thing to read as the accounts of child abuse were so bad. The title is A Child called "It". It is written by Dave Pelzer about his lif
Book #24 in 2015 : I Was Here by Gayle Forman
I was reading a book called Dancing On My Grave but after reading half of it I just didn't enjoy it enough to take any more time reading it. I then started an old book that I found in this house when I moved in. It belonged to my grandmother. It was called
Book #18 in 2014 : Coppa Monte by John A. Mango
March 3 2014 I wrote an article on bubblews about a book I read by a local author. I happened to see that the author read my post and tweeted about it on twitter. How cool is that! Since Bubblews never paid me I have removed the post, edited it and po
Vita! iOS app - reminders for a better lifestyle
Regular readers will know that for me to review an #iOS #app it has to be special. However, Joshua Burton’s Vita! app is just that. The Vita! app allows users to work with elements the human race all require to live well, such as #water
Book #23 in 2015 : Disposable Income by Tammy Mal
I'm up to 23 books read this year. The book I just completed was only 176 pages. It is called "Disposable Income : A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect murder". I saw this on a shelf at the library with a sticker on the side saying Local Author whic
Customer Engagement is the First Rule of Business
There's a lot more to running a #business these days than simply selling something or providing a service. A business owner has to be a marketer, social media specialist, webmaster and customer service handler all at the same time. No matter whether you ar
Book #22 of 2015 : Vicious by Sara Shepard #16 in Pretty Little Liars series
This past weekend I finished reading the 22nd book this year. It is called "Vicious" by Sara Shepard and is the 16th and final book in the Pretty Little Liars series. It is fiction and is 338 pages. This book starts off continuing where book 15 in t
ProTravelPLUS: discount travel and a residual income
Regular #review readers will know that I enjoy sharing the latest network #marketing opportunities. There's always someone who can make these things work, even if I'm better off writing about them than actually signing up myself. ProTravelPLUS is the late
Science Fiction Short Story Review: "The Moon is Green" by Fritz Leiber
This is another in the series of “It Came from the Pulps!” where I review science fiction short stories that were originally published in the pulp magazines of mid-20th century. Many of these have become available in electronic form as free dow
Review of the Charleston, West Virginia Marriott Town Center Hotel
Charleston is West Virginia's capital city, with a population of about 300,000. It's big enough to have a university, a Class 'A' baseball team, and a relatively big-city feel, but it is laid-back and friendly. Among the attractions are the capitol buildin
Stokes Market (Burley,Idaho) Review
My wife & I went to the Stokes Market in Burley, Idaho and I thought I'd write a #review. Much of what they sell there is a bit overpriced, but they do have some decently priced products. I bought some Turkey Pot Pies which were reasonably priced, I
My review of SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes
As a member of Smiley360 I received SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes for free! The best thing about this treat is that there is NO artificial flavors or colors. My children are not allowed to have food with dye in it and this can be very hard to fin
My review of Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Removing Cleansing Wipes
As a member on a site called Influenster I received these Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Removing Cleansing Wipes complimentary for testing purposes. When I got notified that I was receiving this voxbox I was not very excited. Most sites
Short Story review: "The Terrible Old Man" by H. P. Lovecraft
The Terrible Old Man lives on Water Street in an old house that the good New England folk shun. He keeps to himself, but it’s believed that he was once a captain of East India clipper ships. Among the gnarled trees in his front yard stand oddly arran
Yankee Candle Wild Sea Grass - Like A Warm Summer Garden, Instead!
"Kissed by the ocean breeze, the green scent of dewy sea grass atop the sand dunes…" So say Yankee Candle, and yet as part of their "Life's A Beach" range, this candle does have a similar colour to another candle scent from 2012 called "Beach Wood,"
Review: 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion
It's my pleasure to have read and now review a novel far from my usual confines of the noir genre. "The Rosie Project," Graeme Simsion's debut novel is a bright romantic comedy that will appeal to readers both male and female. It's lighthearted without eve
Book Review: Girl, Interrupted
Have you ever had a book that you cannot put down? I began to read Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen on Friday and I finished it in two days. Kaysen's memoir was written in 1993 and was a candid tale of two years of her life in a psychiatric hospital in
Journal 03-19-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday March 19, 2015. The temperature is 60.2F and the humidity is 82% at 7:05 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 1.6 mph. There were thi
Journal 03-18-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Wednesday March 18, 2015. The temperature is 61.4F and the humidity is 79% at 6:15 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 2.2 mph. There we
Journal 03-16-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Monday March 16, 2015. The temperature is 65.2F and the humidity is 34% at 4:15 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 3.8 mph. The sky was clou
Journal 03-15-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Sunday March 15, 2015. The temperature is 66.8F and the humidity is 32% at 5:54 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 1.6 mph. There were thin
Journal 03-14-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Saturday March 14, 2015. The temperature is 72.3F and the humidity is 9% (or less) at 4:41 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 3.8 mph. It
Science Fiction Short Story Review: "Dead Ringer" by Lester del Rey
Journalist Dane Phillips is not so sure about his fellow man—some of them anyway—because they don’t seem to be staying dead even after they’re buried. His editor doesn’t believe him. No one seems to believe him. Eventually he
Journal 03-12-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday March 12, 2015. The temperature is 55°F and the humidity is 72% at 4:32 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0.7 mph. It was clea
Review: Article: "Lost World" by Elizabeth Kolbert
This is a chapter excerpt from the book The Sixth Extinction, first published in The New Yorker. It covers a wide range of topics, from the discovery of the idea of extinction in the 18th century through debates and squabbles of modern-day paleontologists
journal 03-11-2011
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Wednesday March 11, 2015. The temperature is 58.3°F and the humidity is 64% at 3:26 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0 mph. It was ove
Journal 03-10-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Tuesday March 10, 2015. The temperature is 52.2°F and the humidity is 86% at 5:05 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0 mph. It was clear
Book #14 in 2015 : Christopher's Diary : Echoes of Dollanganger by V.C. Andrews with spoilers
This afternoon I finished reading the 14th book this year. The book is called "Christopher's Diary : Echoes of Dollanganger" by V.C. Andrews. It is book 2 in The Diaries Series. It is 357 pages of fiction. I liked the first book in this series but this wa
Journal 03-09-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Monday March 9, 2015. The temperature is 54.2°F and the humidity is 86% at 4:52 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0.7 mph. It was mostl
Journal 03-08-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Sunday March 8, 2015. The temperature is 52.5°F and the humidity is 51% at 5:40 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0 mph. It was perfect
Movie Review: Mercy Rule
The movie Mercy Rule is actually a pretty good film. The movie presents two family centered problems in an interesting and intriguing manner. A young little league player's learns about himself and teamwork via both experience and guidance from his
Writing for Sanity, Not Because it Will Go Viral
&Dawnwriter submitted Most Popular Posts a couple of days ago. I happened to read it this morning and immediately started typing a comment. Several lines in I realised that, actually, this was a #post in its own right. So, as a follow on from mine
Journal 03-07-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Saturday March 7, 2015. The temperature is 69.8°F and the humidity is 9% (or maybe less) at 4:24 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 7.6 with gusts of 13
Journal 03-06-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Friday March 6, 2015. The temperature is 52.2°F and the humidity is 36% at 4:01 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 1.1 with gusts of 3.8 mph. It was cle
Journal 03-05-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday March 5, 2015. The temperature is 47.6°F and the humidity is 61% at 5:25 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 1.6 mph. It was m
Bagito (March 4) Review
Do you know the TV show called "Bagito"? Well if you don't well you could just Google it. It's a Filipino TV show that portrays reality about a teenagers life. For todays episode, it was all about Drew finding out the truth about his so-called "Son". It wa
Journal 03-04-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Wednesday March 4, 2015. The temperature is 48.2°F and the humidity is 78% at 5:07 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained wind at 0 with gusts of 0 mph. It was mostl
Book #13 in 2015 : Where She Went by Gayle Forman with spoilers
The 13th book I have read this year is called "Where She Went" by Gayle Forman. It is the sequel to "If I stay". This is a fiction book with 260 pages. This book is from Adam's point of view where as the previous book was in Mia's. Adam's band has made it
Silk: Interactive Generative Art
Remember as a child, creating art for art's sake? Just because it was pretty and an expression of yourself. I think sometimes as adults we stop creating because we start to think about our own talent compared to others. Thankfully for all of us, there's a
Journal 03-03-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Tuesday March 3, 2015. The temperature is 52.1°F and the humidity is 78% at 7:45 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained wind at 1.4 with gusts of 4.5 mph. It’s
Journal 03-02-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Monday March 2, 2015. The temperature is 50.8°F and the humidity is 88% at 4:50 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 3.1 mph. It’s
That thing called "Tadhana" Movie Review
I don't know if any of you here are familiar with Filipino Movies, because that movie that I'll be having a review on is from that country. "Tadhana" means destiny in english. You it should say like, "That thing called destiny" in english. The movie is al
Movie Review - Mean Girls
2004 – spoiler alerts A cult movie high school comedy that works well both as a dark surreal comedy and as a real insight into education elitism and cliqueiness among American teenage girls. Lindsay Lohan is a new girl in High schoo
Journal 03-01-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is March 1, 2015. Where did February go? The temperature is 59.1°F and the humidity is 76% at 9:46 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 2.2
Fifty Shades of Grey Review
I absolutely love the book but never had the time to finish the trilogy. Let's get to the meat of this article. The main reason why I made this one is just to share my thoughts and opinion. As a 20 years old female, I could say that the movie was quite dis
Journal 02-28-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Saturday February 28, 2015. The temperature is 55.3°F and the humidity is 76% at 5:21 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 1.6 mph. It w
short story review: “A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson” by H. P. Lovecraft
Originally published under interesting pseudonym of Humphrey Littlewit, Esq., this is unlike most of Lovecraft’s writing in that is there is no horror. Littlewit begins by stating that he really wasn’t born in 1890 (Lovecraft’s year of bi
Movie Review - The Return Of The Living Dead Three
Spoiler alerts - 1993 George Romero’s defining zombie movie, The Night Of The Living Dead spawned its own direct sequels, Dawn, Day, & Diary Of The Dead among them. Return Of The Living Dead was a spoof sequel, and a very inventive comed
Book #12 in 2015 : Particulars of My Life" by Life by B.F. Skinner
I just finished reading book 12 of 2015 called "Particulars of My Life" by B.F. Skinner. It is 319 pages. On doing the 2015 reading challenge I was able to check off another one on the list as this was written by a man who grew up in the town of Susquehann
If I stay book by Gayle Forman & movie Review with spoilers
The 11th book I have read this year was "If I stay" by Gayle Forman. It was 234 pages. I saw the DVD on the shelf at our local library in the section for new movies they have. Then while looking down the aisles in the junior section I saw the book to
Book # 10 in 2015 Black Cat by V.C. Andrews with spoilers
While babysitting last night I finished reading an awesome book. It is called Black Cat. It is the second book in the Gemini Series by V.C. Andrews. It is 375 pages. I think this was better then the first book. In this book it starts with baby Celes
Movie Review: Ghost Graduation
A young teenager named Modesto is at a high school dance watching the other kids dance. When the song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' is played, a young girl on the dance floor invites him to dance. It is love as first sight as Modesto starts dancing
Book Review – Paul Gravett – Editor – 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die
Octopus Press – 2011 Marvellous and quite comprehensive comic book celebration, covering comics, graphic novels and newspaper strips / serials, with a great diversity and intelligent commentary. The presentation of the book
New Look to the Evernote Online Version
I use Evernote, a free note-taking piece of software that I had installed on my PC - and it'd automatically replicate online and I could view all my notes from any device or on any PC, at the drop of a hat. And I had Evernote installed on my PC and m
My review of Vicks Filter Free Mini Cool Mist Humidifier
I am a member of a site called Influenster where I receive free products for testing purposes. My latest product to test out was the Vicks Filter Free Mini Cool Mist Humidifier. This came at the perfect time during flu season. Every where I go I see
reviewing my lessons for tomorrow college professorial class
As of this moment it is 10:42pm of February 7, 2015 and i am just preparing myself for my sunday college class. I am going to teach Philippine literature for Computer Engineering students. Although that is not a big class. I only have 13 students in that c
reviewing education students of what i know
I was invited for a lecture of fourth year education students to review anything under the sun that will be a big possibility to be part of their Professional Regulatory Commission Licensure Examination for Teachers and since few months from now after thei
Emergen-C mission from Smiley360
I am a member of Smiley360. I have been a member for a few years and have recently become more active. I am glad that I did I love getting these missions. for the Emergen-C mission I received for free 5 different flavors of Emergen-C drink mix and 5 coupon
Review of James Patterson's The Quickie
In James Patterson's book The Quickie, written with Michael Ledwidge, we meet Lauren Stilwell, whose marriage is quietly disintegrating. Her husband works long hours, travels, and seems permanently welded to his cell phone. Her demanding job only widens th
Science Fiction Review: "The Chronic Argonauts" by H. G. Wells
This is another in the series of “It Came from the Pulps!” where I review science fiction short stories that were originally published in the pulp magazines of mid-20th century. Many of these have become available in electronic form as
Short Science Fiction Story Review – Brian W Aldiss – Our Kind Of Knowledge
1955 – Friday Project – Spoiler alerts. A very weird story from Aldiss, in which a group of monks visiting the North Pole discover a spaceship there. Examining it, they inexplicably end up taking off in it, though barely able to steer
A Lovely Minty Candle, Kringle Style!
If you got the chance to read my previous post (a-special-scented-candle-for-a-special-occasion) on a candle that my late mother bought me, then you may know that I am a big fan of scented candles and the one candle my mum bought is called "Wild
Star Wars: The Bare Truth
I am a big fan of the Star Wars movies. Let me clarify. I love the first trilogy. The prequels are just bad, save for the Sith in those movies. And, of course, Senator Palpatine before the big reveal. All this said, there are some series problems with the
The Start Of The New Year According To Yankee Candle and I!
For the last two weeks I have been burning a few different Yankee Candle wax tarts that have been released in the UK to possibly celebrate the New Year. I don't mean the very day when it became January 2015, but rather the start of the new year in terms
Short Science Fiction Story Review – Brian W Aldiss – Breathing Space
1955 – The Friday Project Press – Spoiler Alerts A short story that Aldiss used to explore themes later developed in more detail in his brilliant novel, Non-Stop (published in 1958) The premise has a similar Plato’s Cave
Book review: More Horowitz Horror
Eight nerve-tingling stories that are guaranteed to make you shiver and shudder and look rather suspiciously at the person unfortunate enough to be sitting next to you while you read the book. Anthony Horowiz is a well know author of spy #books for childr
Short Science Fiction Story Review – Brian W Aldiss – A Book In Time
1955 – The Friday Project Press – Spoiler alerts Aldiss is one of the giants of British science fiction, and still writing in his 90’s. A Book In Time is among his earliest works. It features a book-seller pursuing a sus
My Opinion of the Wendy's Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger, by Guiness the Cat
Debbi posted what she thought about the Wendy's Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger she brought home for us to eat on Valentine's Day, so I thought I'd give my thoughts about it, too. You can read her review here, if you really care what she thinks. Cheese, brea
Wendy's Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger Review
"Ciabatta" anything is not normally something that I would order, but I'm cheap. So during the time #Wendy's was featuring a Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger, I had a coupon to get one free with the purchase of a drink and fries, and I decided to try it out. T
Castle Crashers: Video Game Review
Castle Crashers is a game developed by The Behemoth. It was released for Xbox Live in 2008 and the Playstation Network in 2010. It has since been released for the PC and is available on Steam. The story line is pretty straight forward. You play a Knight an
Short Story Review: "The Devil of the Marsh" by H. B. Marriott-Watson
The narrator of this story is in love, so utterly besotted that he’s willing to meet his ladylove in the marsh at night. He’s hoping that this is some kind of test he’ll pass to prove his loyalty and that the young woman will “be hi
Short Story Review: "The Transplanted Ghost" by Wallace Irwin
This is a silly little tale about a man with too much money who has transplanted a Norman castle from England to Perkinsville, Ohio. Thaddeus Hobson, so word on the street is, also, in keeping with ancient autocrats of old, keeps his daughter Anita locked
They will cry blood, I swear
Some writing sites think they are smart but they can never be. You can fool some people and cheat some but there are also others who when cheated will get back their pound of flesh. Look in this world, those you meet while going up are the same people you
All Language Alliance, Inc. translation company - a review
Business is global these days, and a #multi-lingual response to situations is becoming the norm. Information leaflets from doctors and civic authorities often come in different #languages, while certified #translators and #interpreters are routinely called
Review: Sears and Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards Program
I will start by saying that I love the Sears Shop Your Way Reward Program (SYWR). I signed up for this. It is free. I get emails regarding sales and I often get surprise points which I can apply to my purchase. Sometimes other sites do promotions as well i
Some Brief Thoughts on A Place Behind the World by David Hazard
I should known better than to read anything but escape literature while I'm still in my post-surgical haze of pain and medications, but I'm trying to clear paper #books off my shelf, and A Place Behind the World looked about the right size to tackle (187 p
God's Not Dead is An Awesome Movie!
I was not feeling too well today and due to the storm signal, we chose to spend Sunday at home. The kids were playing while my husband was beginning to set up his computer to catch up with some work. I took it as an opportunity to watch some of my home mov
Explosion Luck Feng Shui Wall Art Decor - website review
#Feng #Shui was something I didn't know much about until I started researching this review of Explosion Luck, where you can buy elegant wall art decor online. Whether you follow the principles of this ancient #belief or not, these pieces are beaut
Review: 'On Target' by Mark Greaney
"On Target" is described on the book's cover page aptly and succinctly with a quote from James Rollins, a "New York Times" bestselling author himself, "Bourne for the new millennium." The protagonist, Court Gentry, in "On Target," one of Greaney's Gray Ma
Review: 'All I Did Was Shoot My Man' by Walter Mosley
In the city that never sleeps, private investigator Leonid McGill is one of the many whose life is centered in the shadows of the bright lights. There's much work to be done in a short period of time, with the lives of many at stake, including McGill's own
Review: 'The Analyst' by John Katzenbach
Dr. Frederick Starks, psychoanalyst to those who could afford his hourly fees, lived a most mundane life since the death of his wife some three years earlier. Sparse was an apt description for his chosen lifestyle -- sparse, stark, regimented. Ricky, as
Briar Patch BBQ Weekly Special
One of my favorite restaurants is the Briar Patch Restaurant in Hiram, Georgia. Each week they have a weekly special for $7.95. This was the special last week when I stopped in for lunch: hamburger steak with Texas toast, two sides and a drink. I chose a
Review: 'Elizabeth Is Missing' by Emma Healey
This first novel of professional book binder, Emma Healey, "Elizabeth Is Missing," reveals incredible insights into the minds and hearts of those in varying states of dementia and in those who care for and about them. It leaves me wondering what more might
Jimmy Dean Delights Review
I don't normally buy frozen sandwiches, but I had an #ecoupon from #Kroger for a free box of Jimmy Dean Delights. I chose the Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast. The box contained two turkey sandwiches with applewood-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese on slider-siz
Review: 'Dead on the Dance Floor' by Heather Graham
I must be one of the last readers in the world to have discovered the novels of Heather Graham, a prolific novelist and a "New York Times" bestselling author. Ms. Graham has written not only under her maiden name of Graham, but also under her married name,
Review: 'In the Company of Liars' by David Ellis
"In the Company of Liars" is thriller/suspense author David Ellis' fourth novel, published in 2006. It is my introduction to Ellis' novels, a total of 12 which have been published to date. The book opens with the death, an apparent suicide, of Alison Pago
Review: 'A Corpse at St. Andrew's Chapel' by Mel Starr
The second novel in the Hugh de Singleton, surgeon, series by author Mel Starr, seamlessly picks up where "The Unquiet Bones" left off. Still, if "A Corpse at St. Andrew's Chapel" is the first book you read of this series, you will soon be brought up to sp
Book Review: 'Cockroaches' by Jo Nesbo
Harry Hole, detective, may not achieve the same fame as Sherlock Holmes, but he is known to millions of readers throughout the world through the pen of Norwegian author, Jo Nesbo. "Cockroaches" is the second of what is currently ten novels in the Harry Hol
Book Review: Shirley Jones - A Memoir, written by Shirley Jones with Wendy Leigh
Shirley Jones is probably best-known as the mom from the TV show “The Partridge Family”, and is also well-known for her work on the movie musicals, “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel” and “The Music Man”. She won a
Product Review: Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffeemaker with Brew Strength Selector
My coffeemaker had bit the dust after many years of good service -- and good coffee. The feature on it that I had enjoyed most of all, besides being a 12-cup model, was something called a Brew Strength Selector. I enjoy a full-bodied cup of coffee and was
So You CAN Get Along Without Me - Whew!
This is good to know and quite right, as it should be. Please rest assured I had no doubts but also know, I’ve missed you all very much. Remember last Tuesday when I posted the top 8 for the week? Here it is if you missed it. That links to the post h
Things to Do & Places to Eat on the Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship
Cruising on NCL's Norwegian Dawn is a trip that you'll remember forever. NCL Cruise Lines have beautiful ships. The beauty of this ship is spectacular. You'll enjoy yourself from the moment you step on Norwegian Dawn, all the way until the day you unfortun
Video Emailing meets Marketing
In 25 days’ time (at time of writing), the net will see a new revolution. A new form of video email is coming, courtesy of VidCcommX. On this website, a 4-minute video explains more. It’s all to do with changing the way video
Weed And Grass Killer By Spectracide
I laid some stepping stones at the bottom of the back door steps , a nine by nine square . I also laid a path of stepping stones leading to the front porch . It did not take long and grass was growing up in between the stones . &n
