Isn’t it weird that we have virtual lives, and that we’re comfortable with some social networking sites, but not others? I’m all-in for Facebook and Instagram. Facebook is where I visit with friends, family, and fans. Instagram is my peek into the lives of people I (kind of) know, or am related to. I …Read More
“You’re already holiday shopping, so…” Dear PayPal: It’s November 1st. We’re not even done with Allhallowtide and Veteran’s Day is November 11th (Observed Friday the 10th.) Thanksgiving comes on Thursday, November 23rd. I gather, PayPal, that the holiday shopping to which you refer is linked to the winter holidays, mainly Hanukkah (December 12-20) and Christmas, …Read More
How was your Halloween? We spent a pleasant evening eating grilled steaks and watching Stranger Things, and though I miss having trick-or-treaters, we had plenty of Halloween spirit. Today I’m hanging out at the Kill Zone blog, talking about audiobooks vs. ebooks/paper books. I’ve become addicted to listening to audiobooks these days. I hope …Read More
Happy spookiest day of the year, my dears! First, I need to announce the winner of the drawing from last Wednesday’s blog about Halloween costumes. I got such a kick out of your stories. Thank you for sharing them. You are a brave and generous bunch. Just know that the winner was chosen by a …Read More
If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft. –Snoop Dogg There are few things as satisfying as working hard to get good at something. There’s that moment that eventually comes when you just know you’re …Read More
Bits and Bobs Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is a documentary on Didion’s life, by her nephew Griffin Dunne. Here’s the story behind it. Does music affect you in an intense way? This is so true for me–tears and goosebumps, oh my. Why you shouldn’t charge your phone overnight. Guilty! Books …Read More
It’s still October, the spooky month, and I’ve been looking at all the deals on horror novels out there. Horror is hot right now–Mr. King gave it a big kick in the pants with the long-related release of the film adaptation of IT. That’s pretty cool. And a rising tide of blood affects all boats–isn’t …Read More