A Critical Loss of Balance Author: Mark ShaverA Critical Loss of Balance loses points in prose and dialogue, while simultaneously presenting a good to very good plot. I took offense at the many times “loss of balance” cropped up in the dialogue – and Shaver’s prose remains stilted and forced at times. His renditions of cops are so stereotypical that it had me laughing. I read to chapter five and was ready to pull out my hair and throw the book in the recycle bin. But to his credit, Shaver ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: A Critical Loss of Balance
DVD Reviews: Young Artists Collection
Young Artists Collection 3 pkI can’t tell you often enough how I love Scholastic Storybook Treasures – my grandkiddles adore them. And since I am way into the creative arts, being a writer, and have very creative grandchildren, I am always seeking to find ways to encourage them that art is the way to the soul. The fact that our art programs are almost non-existent in our school systems due to funding cuts scares me and threatens our children’s future. So I adore Scholastic books, and DVD’s ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Manual for Living: Connection
Manual For Living: CONNECTION, A User's Guide to the Meaning of LifeAuthor: Seth David ChernoffIt hasn’t been a good month for great book reads here at the Manor! Connection says nothing that hasn’t been said before in 5 million other self help manuals. It reminds me of wham bam – Dr. Phil advice. Write a sentence, listen carefully, and all of your negative feelings, anger, rage, emotional intolerance, bigotry and deep childhood issues will disappear down the rabbit hole with Alice (who had a ... continue reading...
Broad “Z” needs your help.
Broad "Z" has a SPECIAL favor to ask all of her Broads, Bro's and Broadettes who are here today.Tonight Broad "Z" will be facing a MAJOR challenge (besides her usual, What do I wear today? challenge).She'll be racing through Ikea participating in the Ikea Capture the Catalog Challenge in Sunrise, FL on a scavenger hunt. She know that her team ROCKS, but there are 9 other teams who THINK they rock as well. They'll all be racing through (shoot, there go the stiletto's) Ikea on a scavenger hunt, ... continue reading...
Children’s Fashion Reviews: Itzy Bitzy
Itzy BitzyEvery once in a while, something comes to The Review Broads and I find tears in my eyes. The unbelievable story of “Itzy Bitzy” and its founder, Michelle Ruesch, whose inspiration came from her twin girls, touched me deeply and made my realize what truly amazing moms can accomplish. Born in 2005, daughter Brooke came out perfect. Her twin, Sydney, was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes underdevelopment of facial bones and structures. Michelle, a ... continue reading...
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