Dream Stalker by Amy Hopkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars Emma is a half-blood, the daughter of a Talented and a mortal. She is caught between both worlds, as are most half-bloods in this alternate London. Half-bloods are rejected by the full Talented as not equal to them, and the full mortals don't really … Continue reading Friday Review: Dream Stalker (Talented Book 1) by Amy Hopkins
Wednesday Wanderings: Last Jedi Trailer, Shy Octopus, Oldest Dwelling in UK, and Scale Model Solar System
A trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been released: Last Jedi Trailer If this little dumbo octopus doesn't make you smile, there may be no hope for you: Dumbo Octopus This stone dwelling is the oldest house yet discovered in the UK and is surprisingly intact, including stone furniture: Ancient Stone Dwelling These … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Last Jedi Trailer, Shy Octopus, Oldest Dwelling in UK, and Scale Model Solar System
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Monday Musings: Winter Is Back, Dog Toys, Writing Updates, Garden Plans, and Yes, Folks, I Am Cooking Chili Again (Just Once)
I would have to say that March has come in like a lion this year. After all the nice weather we had just a short while ago, the last few days have been cold and colder. We even had a dusting of snow last night. Today was in the teens with winds that froze your … Continue reading Monday Musings: Winter Is Back, Dog Toys, Writing Updates, Garden Plans, and Yes, Folks, I Am Cooking Chili Again (Just Once)
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Friday Review: Paradisi Escape (Paradisi Chronicles) by Cherie LaSota
Paradisi Escape: Paradisi Chronicles by Cheri Lasota My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Earth is dying. Decades of war and abuse have left the planet almost uninhabitable, and the Founders have hired Solomon Reach and his company to build the ships that will take a select group of humans to a new world, leaving … Continue reading Friday Review: Paradisi Escape (Paradisi Chronicles) by Cherie LaSota
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Wednesday Wanderings: Camping in Churches, Exoplanets Discovered, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Trailer, and Why We Think Things Are Cute
Now this might actually make me want to go camping (or champing): Camp in Medieval Churches Astronomers have discovered seven new planets that may have Earth-like properties: Exoplanets Discovered The new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer debuted on Tuesday on Jimmy KImmel's show. The first link is the bit on the show with Chris Pratt … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Camping in Churches, Exoplanets Discovered, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Trailer, and Why We Think Things Are Cute
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Monday Musings: Streaming Music, Title Woes, Writing Updates, and A Bit of Weather
We've been playing around with streaming music services lately, mostly Spotify and Pandora. It's been fun. I've been listening to stuff I never would have otherwise, and have found some things I like that I probably wouldn't have if it meant picking up a whole CD. That's always been an issue for me and music … Continue reading Monday Musings: Streaming Music, Title Woes, Writing Updates, and A Bit of Weather
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Friday Review: Codex by Lev Grossman
Codex by Lev Grossman My rating: 3 of 5 stars At 25, Edward Wozny has it all, or so it seems. A hotshot investment banker about to move overseas to take a prestigious promotion at his firm's London office, Edward has a couple weeks off- his first vacation in years. His best friend, a computer … Continue reading Friday Review: Codex by Lev Grossman
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Wednesday Wanderings: The Sound of Music
No, not the musical, although it is still one of my favorites. I am going to make this week's links all music related. Sit back, listen, and enjoy! We all love "Bohemian Rhapsody," right? I mean, it's iconic, it's a classic, and it was so ahead of it's time. And it's been covered to death, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: The Sound of Music
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Reveiw: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoy Anthony Bourdain. He's not your typical celebrity chef, and lately has somewhat gone off the radar of the television star chefs. His show, "No Reservations", was a favorite, and I particularly enjoyed the journal-like musings at the … Continue reading Reveiw: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain
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Wednesday Wanderings: Some Archaeological Links
A few archaeology related links today. The discovery of Roman coins under a Japanese castle has led historians to believe Japan had trade relations with the Western world earlier than once thought: Roman Coins in Japan A new Dead Sea scrolls cave has been unearthed: Dead Sea Scrolls These Israeli scientists are using archaeology to … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Some Archaeological Links
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