About the time I wrote my last blog, we were still waiting to see if Obama was going to pull out the election. Truth is, I haven’t had much to write about. So let’s see, what have I been up to: I went to Oahu last December. Loved it. Highly recommend you go if you … Continue reading
There are a number of horror/fantasy/sci-fi writers with whom I hold in high regard; on the absolute top of that list, is Richard Matheson. One of Rod Serling’s original go-to writers back in the heyday of the original The Twilight Zone, Matheson has written some of the greatest works of fiction, the likes of which … Continue reading
I used to have to travel a lot this past year since I taught 30 miles away. The great (read: horrible) thing about it was when I got within 10 miles of my destination, it got CONGESTED. The fact of the matter is that the freeway branches off to the next town. So many people … Continue reading
Michael Jackson Death
Psycho. Jaws. Casablanca. Everyone's heard of them. But here are a few great films I think run second to none.
I have absolutely no pride. I mean not really any at all. Dignity…a little. Decency… well… that’s overrated. (I still refuse to wear a bra so I’m always sporting nipples, and I suppose that’s perfectly offensive.) But pride? Nah. And it’s because I’ve really and truly, painstakingly and embarrassingly earned every ounce of humility that … Continue reading
I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of both Morrison and the character. I just wasn’t sure if the two would come together to make a great taste that tastes great together. Obviously we have a new dynamic duo, and I am no longer … Continue reading
I published this editorial elsewhere, but I want to repost it here because the inspiration started with an article from the CHUD front page. Also because I’d like to repeat my message, which is that I’m avoiding Transformers 2 and I think that you should too. ———————————- I didn’t … Continue reading
Just finished CRIME, the latest by Welsh. I was initially a little bit afraid to read this one, which is why I waited the very long 8 months or so for it to transition from Hardcover to QP. Welsh never pulls any punches and I think the review I read of the book just prior … Continue reading