Posts by James
Survival Under Attack
Amazing how many of these cold war tips still apply to everyday life: Always put first things first-Never second or third. 1. Try to get shielded or carry a shield- To deflect FOD. (Flying object damage: hail, sneeze spray, space debris, and random acts of nonsense.) After all, I live in tornado alley. 2. Drop…
Read MoreRead It-Knighfall
Genre: Superhero Fiction Age: 14 and up Written in: third person, present Favorite parts: Bane. The grim and tormented backstory on one of the most maniacal villains ever born. Never mind to fight, the seemingly invincible Batman. Now that the final chapter in […]
Read MoreNot So Hard to Say I’m Sorry
picture courtesy of Cartoon Pics Call me crazy, but lately it seems not so hard to utter the five letter word. Here are some of the apologies I’ve heard in the past couple of weeks. Some thoughtful, others, however, not quite so genuine. Forgive me– My personal favorite. (as you know) Ex-cu-se me for living–…
Read MoreRead It-To the Power of Three
To The Power of Three Laura Lippman Pages: 520 pages Genre: Fiction-Young Adult Age: 14 and up Written in: Third person Favorite parts: The way the author subtly drops tiny kernels of information hinting that things aren’t what they appear to be on the surface. Also, the seamless transitions between the past and present. (felt…
Read MorePrehistoric Glam
picture courtesy of Google A polite response to cave dwellers who still treat flying blonds as a special needs group: You’re grossly underutilizing valuable resources. E.L. Chappel author of Risk/Spirit Dance Laughing all the way up to 41,000 feet aka The Glamorous Wife
Read MoreRead It-Deception Point
picture compliments of Google “Deception Point” Dan Brown Genre: Fiction-Scientific Thriller *Written in between Angels & Demons and the Da Vinci Code Content: Plot centers around questionable politicians, the space program and controversial question about life on other planets. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the intrigue of a rogue special forces unit. Point of…
Read MoreSay It, Say It, Say It
picture courtesy of West Side Cafe The Fine Print & House Rules: No naked dining. It ruins people’s appetite and scares young children. (*some limited exceptions may apply.) Warning: the coffee is hot and will burn your crotch if you spill it there so pay attention to what your doing. We are open for…
Read MoreRead It-Where She Went
bk cover compliments of google Where She Went by Gayle Forman A young rock star wakes in his hotel room only to discover he’s still stuck in a life most people only dream of living. On the eve on embarking on highly anticipated international tour, the lead singer Adam is conflicted. Walking the…
Read MoreCustomer Service Glam
On hold in the telephonic cue, I’m waiting to speak to a representative to return a pair of shoes. When my number is up, Josh, from customer service, asks for my email to look up the order. “A-k-a-z-a-t-a-n-a,” I dictate my address reserved for receipts and miscellaneous notices. He is in the middle of reading…
Read MorePet-Glam
Convinced her kids think she tried to kill her son’s dog, my friend rushes the sick pet to the vet. “He ate rat poisoning,” she tells me in a panic via her cell. “I called poison control and they said rush him in ASAP.” Two things cross my mind. First, how did the dog get…
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