Let’s be honest. Does anyone really love July? I mean, there’s a reason “Hotter than July” is a saying. Because no one can really imagine anything hotter than July. If you’re in the West, it means 115-degree temperatures. If you’re in the East, it means soul-suffocating humidity. If you’re on fire, you’re like, “Hey, atContinue reading

Ah, June. One of the great, transitional months. Spring becomes Summer. The wool coats get packed away. Everybody moves up a grade, except for the graduates, who get ready to move out. And we officially switch the central air from HEAT to COOL. Personally, I’ve been celebrating the new summer by dancing in my neighbor’sContinue reading

May is a fantastic month. Not like cold February or boring September: it’s got spunk. The weather turns warm and the flowers bloom and the mosquitoes start breeding . . .  Here in America, we celebrate National Moving Month, Military Appreciation Month, Older Americans Month, Hamburger Month, and Zombie Awareness Month. I’ve rambled long enough.Continue reading

1. Gearing Up. Admit it: half the fun of every hobby is getting the tricked-out gear. And just when you thought you had the latest in clippable LED book-illuminating technology–Check out this glowing nightlight/bookmark for your bedside table. You’ll never lose your place again. 2. Getting Caught. I’m a chronic book-carrier. The minute I leaveContinue reading

1. Adaptations. I understand the general stigma of film adaptations of great books; I know I’ve certainly grumbled about my fair share of poorly executed films. But think about THIS: what a great compliment to your favorite authors when one of their books gets picked up for a film. And success at the box officeContinue reading

1. Adaptations. I understand the general stigma of film adaptations of great books; I know I’ve certainly grumbled about my fair share of poorly executed films. But think about THIS: what a great compliment to your favorite authors when one of their books gets picked up for a film. And success at the box officeContinue reading