Pukka’s Promise – The Quest for Long Lived Dogs Author: Ted Kerasote In this tale of love for his dog, Merle, who passed away too young, and his new addition to the family, Pukka, the lab, Ted Kerasote delivers the goods on why our dogs die so young, and enters the world of THE DOG and the things dogs need to achieve longevity. Kerasote questions all the things that we do that assist our dogs in dying young, and reveals vital new information to keep them with us longer. ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Pukka’s Promise
Book Reviews: Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Workhouse
Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Workhouse Author: Jennifer Worth The second novel in her autobiography as a 22 year old working in the poorest section of postwar London as a midwife, Jennifer Worth is compelling. The novels are now a PBS series. At Nonnatus House (a pseudonym), a convent and working base for nursing and midwifery services of the Sisters of St. Raymond Nonnatus, young Jennifer Worth works with the Sisters in the 1950s in the poorest sections of London: Poplar, the Isle of ... continue reading...
Tech Reviews: Lenovo IdeaTab
Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A This past Christmas, my daughter, The Diva, received a "touch pad" from Santa. She wanted it very badly so she could play Angry Birds. No, I'm not joking. She's not quite eight-years-old, so it's little things like this that make her feel special. My husband and I researched tablet computers and although the Kindle Fire HD seemed like the best choice, the price and the fact that I wasn't sure if you could surf the 'net on it made us choose the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A-F ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: The Sessions
The Sessions I missed quite a few movies at Sundance last year, and unfortunately this was not even on my radar until after the festival. I was also unaware of the director’s previous work, which for me doesn’t usually bode well. After seeing a trailer it really sunk in that this could be a good flick. This is my experience with the film. At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, ... continue reading...
Behind the animation scene – Wreck-It Ralph
Recently Broad Z had the opportunity to get a peek at JUST what goes in to the process of making an Oscar nominated animated film when she visited Disney Animation Studios. While we know "Z" is not much for animated movies, you'd be surprised to learn that she actually LOVED Wreck-It Ralph. Let's find out why.... It's true, I'm not a HUGE animation fan (with the exception of those counter-culture flicks of the 60's & early 70's), but that's mostly because I honestly can't say that ... continue reading...
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