Recap of the Book Blog Tour, Week Four
Three reviews came in this week. They varied: one positive, one mixed, one negative. Such is life. Sara's Organized Chaos endorsed Summer of Long Knives: "Definitely not a book I…
The Movie That Can’t Be Saved
On occasion, I've tried the Pixar exercise that suggests taking a movie you disliked and reimagining it as something you would like. I love the idea of repurposing crap--and I'm…
Steve Shives’s Five Stupid Things About Poverty
Because I've been on the edge of poverty a few times, this particular installment in the Five Stupid Things series really spoke to me. Preach on, Brother Steve. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piCzwg4Qd5c?list=UUD4qMoFPUEzSn4CurFLJkIQ]
Summer of Long Knives Blog Tour Week 3 Recap
Sorry for my lateness on this. I'd been holding for Sara's Organized Chaos's review, which was supposed to come out on Friday, but it seems that life has intervened in…
Coney Island Baby
I found this epic version of the already epic Lou Reed tune, "Coney Island Baby" on Youtube. For those of you in a pensive mood, as I am this afternoon,…
Perfect
Before Mr. Burns started telling us about things that were "excellent", Terry Silver from Karate Kid III was all over things that were "perfect". [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DWtlj3w2nc&w=560&h=315] As the Rifftrax guys…
Dear Richard Dawkins,
Professor Dawkins, It pains me a little writing this. As a fellow atheist, I respect the work you've done promulgating atheist thought through your books and lectures. That you've chosen…
No Pay, But This Smile Will Be Seen By Hundreds Of People
I love Gemma Arrowsmith. Watch and laugh. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePdTDKU2s2U?list=UUgPLD3QQuXpwVrcUo51kFBA&w=560&h=315]
I Don’t Understand What They’re About
Nicholas Meyer, director of the best of the Star Trek movies, gets at what always bothered me about the Abrams reboots. There’s no question as to J.J.’s expertise as a filmmaker. Jesus,…
This Week’s Book Blog Tour Stops
For those keeping track, here are the Summer of Long Knives book blog tour stops for Sept 29th-October 5th. Monday, September 29th: JulzReads Wednesday, October 1st: Back Porchervations Friday, October 3rd: Sara’s Organized…