It's a sad state of affairs when a book titled Men Explain Things to Me is a title that makes sense. As a woman who has had men explain things to her, I was both looking forward to and dreading this book because I knew I would find both solace and frustration in our shared experiences. Thankfully, some of Solnit's experiences haven't happened to me yet, but because I was once … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Duplicity by Newt Gingrich (Book Review)
Newt Gingrich called this review "very impressive," "well-thought-out," and "honest." He also posted it on his site! Did you know that Newt Gingrich writes novels? I did not but it since I was first invited to read this book for Center Street, a Hachette Book Group imprint, I have learned that he has, in fact, written several. As in more than 10. Clearly, I have … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Life: Homemade Pepper Sauce
How much do you love that book quote in the title? It could not be more true for me. Have you ever heard of the term "hangry?" It's when you're so hungry that you get angry/frustrated. It's a real thing! It's in Urban Dictionary and everything! And yes, I did just legitimize a term by arguing that it's in Urban Dictionary.I can turn from mild mannered lawyer (Is a mild … [Read more...]
My Notes From the Democratic Debate
Five democrats battled it out onstage tonight in the first Democratic debate, which was aired by CNN and moderated by Anderson Cooper. If you watched the GOP debates then you'll be pleased to know that this particular debate was free of the displeasing antics we saw in the former and the candidates were able to (most of the time) politely discuss some major policy issues. … [Read more...]
Movie Magic: Should You Always Read the Book First?
I've always been a firm believer in reading the book before seeing the movie. As a self-proclaimed lover of the literary, it always baffled me when people even watched a movie based on a book they haven't read. I've read books I didn't want to read and pulled all-nighters just to finish a book before seeing the movie. Why? Because the books are always better. You get to … [Read more...]