M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
My rating: 4 of 5 starsJohn Perry just turned 75, so he did what any self-respecting 75-year-old would: he visited his wife's grave, and joined the army. Technically, he joined the Colonial Defense Force (CDF). In this Earth future universe, the CDF doesn't want young, inexperienced recruits. They want those with the knowledge, experience, and … Continue reading Friday Review: Old Man’s War (Old Man’s War #1) by John Scalzi
There is a definite nip to the air most days now. Not that I am complaining, mind you. Much as I like warm weather and dislike the really cold, this has been, overall, a not that great summer. It was either hot and humid, or raining, or both. So, now that we are seeing some … Continue reading Fall Is Definitely in the Air
My rating: 4 of 5 starsNew York city boy and recent heart transplant recipient Tony Battaglia is a reality-TV editor for one of the hottest reality TV shows around, the Cajun Louisiana based "Gator Guys". When it becomes known that Tony's new heart belonged to a recently deceased cast member of the show, he finds … Continue reading Friday Review: Duck Duck Gator by Ken Wheaton
I did get around to setting up my office this past week. A lot of moving things around and there were some tight fits, but everything is here and my computer is running again. I have my two monitor set up again so I can work the way I am used to. Not that I have … Continue reading Up and Running
Things are moving along with the unpacking and getting the new house in order. I even got a start on my office last week. It will be on hold again for a bit while I work on the dining room, but there are books on shelves and I can sit at my desk. I can't … Continue reading Settling In
My rating: 4 of 5 starsSet five years after the first book in the Defenders trilogy, we find Paxon Leah more comfortable in his role as paladin of the Druid order. He has settled in to his life at Paranor and his duties to protect and defend the Druids from any and all danger. But … Continue reading Friday Review: The Darkling Child (Defenders of Shannara #2) by Terry Brooks
Yes, we are finally all in here in southern New York. But it was a process. There were times when I suspected some cosmic force didn't want us to go. Ah, New England. She is a jealous mistress, and doesn't let go easily! The first run went pretty well. We rented a truck from U-Haul … Continue reading Adventures in Moving
We are almost out of here. Well, almost in a 2 week sort of way. We have a truck reserved for this weekend, and are hiring some professional moving muscle to load it with whatever packed boxes can fit into it. If there's room, we will add a few more things. That will happen tomorrow. … Continue reading It’s Getting Closer
And then it's back to packing! Things are getting real as far as the move goes. We are renting a truck and some load-in muscle on Friday and then heading for NY on Saturday morning. The plan is to take as many boxes (and other things if there is space) as we can. The BaldMan … Continue reading Quick Update
Actually I guess it's more absent with leave, because I am the one who let myself go missing from the blog. Or something like that. Anyway, yeah, I have been neglecting things here for a while, haven't I? It's getting dusty in here, too. *cough, cough* I have just been consumed with packing for our … Continue reading AWOL
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