Valentine's Day is traditionally a day to celebrate love. Couples all over celebrate their love with dinner, chocolate, and jewelry. Whether a couple has been together one week or 50 years, the day is a way to show that special someone how much you care. But what about when loves goes wrong and your partner isn't who he/she seems? Or, when a couple remains in love despite … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
6 Memorable Memoirs
I'm a big fan of memoirs and wanted to share a few of my favorites over the years. I hope you find your next favorite non-fiction read on this list! My Lobotomy by Howard Dully An incredible memoir about a typical boy whose parents forced a lobotomy on him in an effort to calm him down, My Lobotomy is one man’s reflection on his life, the effects of the procedure, and … [Read more...]
Why Romance Novels Ruin…. Romance
When I was in my early 20's, I read my fair share of Jane Green and Nora Roberts romance novels. I was still searching for Mr. Right and had convinced myself that I, too, would find love like the characters in the books. I had it all planned out: I would be walking in a park one day and a big, slobbery dog would knock me over and out. When I came to, there would be a dreamy man … [Read more...]
Washing Cars & Wasting Time (Book Review)
If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, then search no further. Washing Cars & Wasting Time by John C. Oliva is a hilarious memoir about one man's reflections on growing up and working in his family's car washing business. From mishaps to crazy customers, Oliva paints a vivid picture that everyone will enjoy. As I have done my time in retail, I thoroughly … [Read more...]
“Five Days At Memorial” – Institutional Failures?
Disclaimer: I'm not a legal analyst and these thoughts/opinions are solely based on what I learned from Five Days At Memorial by Sheri Fink. Yesterday, I reviewed Five Days At Memorial by Sheri Fink, but today I want to discuss the questions the book left me with and my thoughts on the institutional failures that led to such a catastrophe. Five Days At Memorial is a … [Read more...]