In addition to updating my reading lists on GoodReads.com and elsewhere on this site, I’m going to try a monthly post that expands a little on what I’ve read during the previous month. On Saturday, October 1st I attended the Collingswood Book Festival, “a big literary event with a small-town, friendly ambience.” Six blocks of [...] Continue Reading»
Tech Update, October 2011
I thought I’d post a quick tech update since I’ve added some new items to my personal gadget arsenal recently. Last month I had the misfortune to drop and break the screen of my beloved Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader. After superb warranty service from Square Trade, I was ready to buy a new device. [...] Continue Reading»
Disappearing Act
Now you see me, now you don’t. Mostly it’s been “don’t” for the last couple months, but I’m back for now. I know the big thing this week is the upcoming release of the last Harry Potter movie, but I’m more interested in the new Captain America flick being released the following weekend. I also [...] Continue Reading»
TWTW: Weeks Ten AND Eleven
After two weeks of getting sick, working extra hours and other assorted chaos, I’m back with another edition of The Week That Was, covering the last two weeks this time. The chaos will continue for just a bit longer, but I wanted to sneak this post in while I had the chance. Spring Has Sprung! [...] Continue Reading»
The Week That Was: Six Of One
Super Sunday Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers, this year’s Super Bowl Champions. Sadly, I wasn’t in a mood to watch much of the game; we drove home from New England that day and stopped at a good friends Super Bowl party on the way. We were so wiped out that we left before the [...] Continue Reading»
The Week That Was: Third Time’s The Charm
Welcome to week number three of TWTW. I’ve finally started catching up on my reading and film viewing, but I’m still limping along on my backup computers. But it shouldn’t be too long before the FedEx man starts leaving packages at my door… So Long And Thanks For All The Laundry… My son has been [...] Continue Reading»
Ringing Out The Old (2010)
This past year proved to be an interesting one for yours truly. “Interesting” in the the old Chinese curse sense. But while I did “live in interesting times” during a portion of the year, there was some good to be had. To start off, as a casual fan I’m happy to report that the local [...] Continue Reading»
