Open Thread: Birthday 2024 Yes, it’s that time of the calendar again, marking another year of survival. This year is a bit rougher. I’ve been having health issues, with one operation under my belt already, and a second one coming up soon. I have…adequate…insurance, but this does put a strain on my finances, and I’m… Continue reading Open Thread: Birthday 2024
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Magazine Review: Asimov’s Science Fiction May/June 2021
Magazine Review: Asimov’s Science Fiction May/June 2021 edited by Sheila Williams Back in 1977, Isaac Asimov was one of the top three or so science fiction writers in the world, and had a very strong personal brand. So when Davis Publications wanted to create a “name brand magazine” for science fiction like Ellery Queen Mystery… Continue reading Magazine Review: Asimov’s Science Fiction May/June 2021
Book Review: Heart of the West
Book Review: Heart of the West by O. Henry William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), better known to most readers as O. Henry, moved to Texas from North Carolina for his health. There, he worked on a ranch for a few years before feeling well enough to take up his primary occupation of pharmacist, and fell in… Continue reading Book Review: Heart of the West
Book Review: In Winter’s Kitchen
Book Review: In Winter’s Kitchen by Beth Dooley When Beth Dooley first moved to Minneapolis from New Jersey in 1979, she was dismayed by the poor selection of fresh food in the commercial supermarket. She’d heard that Minnesota was a farm state, yet the wilted vegetables and sallow fruit seemed to come from somewhere else… Continue reading Book Review: In Winter’s Kitchen
Book Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Mad
Book Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Mad by E. Randall Floyd American history is full of offbeat people, some downright weird. The author was (like many a lad) fascinated by their stories when he was young. Then he got to interview Erich von Daeniken (Chariots of the Gods) and decided to make writing about… Continue reading Book Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Mad
Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks
Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks by Danielle Robertson Disclaimer: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book itself has an extensive disclaimer that it is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.… Continue reading Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?
Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker? by Jeffrey L. Williams, M.D, M.S. Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book itself has a disclaimer reminding the reader that it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. As the number of people surviving to… Continue reading Book Review: What Is a Pacemaker?