Smoke filters through the open window, leavingthe scent of the past, of a fire once trapped withinthat stone surround, so warm and giving that it seemed like it would last long past the night. … [Continue reading] about Remembrance
There There book review
Tommy Orange's There There was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer. It's a story about Native Americans, many of whom live in Oakland, California, and how their lives entwine at a powwow. I found the writing to be compelling and the characters were … [Continue reading] about There There book review
Things of Interest – January 27th – February 2nd
All week the basketball world, and many outside of it, have struggled with the tragedy of Kobe, his daughter, and the teammates, coach, and their friends deaths in the helicopter crash in California. Pushing aside the feelings involved, there's … [Continue reading] about Things of Interest – January 27th – February 2nd
Less book review
It's a Pulitzer fiction prize winner, class of 2018. What is this schmuck going to say about the book that will have any impact on whether you should read it or not? Oh, likely nothing, but these reviews also serve as a way for me to put my immediate … [Continue reading] about Less book review
The Big Sick – Review
I've been meaning to watch this movie for a while. Kumail Nanjiani of Silicon Valley fame stars in this comedic drama. Check out the score on Rotten Tomatoes, a whopping 98%. Might as well have the backing of the Pope with a score like that. At the … [Continue reading] about The Big Sick – Review