There are times when I read outside of my comfort zone and it goes horribly wrong, but then there times that it goes incredibly well and makes it worth my while. Far As the Eye Can See by Robert Bausch was one of the times it was well worth it and I may have to reconsider my feelings about westerns. Although this may not be a western in the traditional sense of the genre's … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Notes from the Democratic Debate
Tonight was the Democratic Debate and it was a lot of fun. Unlike last week's GOP debate, which focused on security and catered to Americans' fears, the democratic candidates addressed issues such as racial disparities in the criminal justice system, taxes on the middle class, the recent Sanders data breach, and ISIS. The event went fairly smoothly and there were … [Read more...]
Review: The Great Penguin Bookchase
If you're still looking for the perfect bookish gift for a family of readers, then you'll want to read this review. Once again, the kind folks at GoneReading.com have made me insanely happy by sending a bookish gift and this one is one I can share with others. The Great Penguin Bookchase Boardgame is Trivial Pursuit meets Monopoly and is so much fun. The … [Read more...]
Angel Killer: Cannibalism, Crime Fighting, and Insanity (Review)
The debate about insanity in criminal defenses has been raging for years, but did you know that it was raging almost 100 years ago? I didn't - I thought that this type of defense was a relatively newer concept and was surprised to learn that I was wrong. Angel Killer: A True Story of Cannibalism, Crime Fighting, and Insanity in New York City by Deborah Blum (a Kindle … [Read more...]
#HealthyHolidays2015: “As much money and life as you could want!”
Did you know that 98% of people spend more than they plan during the holidays? I made that number up but I’m right, trust me. The point is, I’m willing to bet that the vast majority of us spend more during the holiday season than any other time of year. And if you’re anything like me, that overspending was an upsetting realization on January 2nd when celebrations were over and … [Read more...]