Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog Author: Susannah Charleson“Scent of the Missing” demands work from the reader, but work so enjoyable and overwhelmingly “not put down able” that we don’t mind the work at all! Seemingly slow and tedious, the first two chapters needed rubber golf shoes for me to find their grip. AND – it was worth every second in the sand trap! The true story of Susannah Charleson, a pilot, and her calling for SAR (volunteer search and ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Scent of the Missing
DVD Review: The Art of the Steal
The Art of the Steal The interesting thing about documentaries is that you either LOVE 'em or HATE 'em. There's just no middle ground. I suppose that the appeal comes from either a passion that you (or the director) has about the project. Watching a documentary about a subject that you care nothing about is USELESS.The Art of the Steal happens to be one of those documentaries that had an IMMEDIATE attraction for me. I was pulled in by the director's passion and found that by the end of this ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: The Girl by the Lake
The Girl By the Lake (Sub)It has dawned on me that all American film feels contrived because of over complication. This film is so simple. “Girl By the Lake” took the time to perfect the art of Murder Mystery. This film is most reminiscent of Twin Peaks or the first two acts of Brick and Girl withthe Dragon Tattoo. While from these contemporaries you would assume that this film is a noir, it is not - it's just a basic craft murder mystery filled with half truths and investigative ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Medium Raw
Medium RawAuthor: Anthony BourdainI have a short attention span. There, I've said it. While Broad A can plow through a book in an hour, I take days, weeks and if it's NOT a great book - months (or it will sit 1/2 read on the coffee table for a year). That's WHY you see most of the novels being reviewed by "A." Add to that the fact that I only like things that are FUN (yeah, I'm THAT shallow) or that provide me with information that I can actually use. Of course, all of this goes to H^LL when ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: All I Ever Wanted
All I Ever WantedAuthor: Kristan HigginsSit down and prepare to take on Callie Grey, a force of nature driven by her 30 year old biological clock with a TOCK louder than her TICK. A definite “chick-lit” novel, Kristan Higgins enfolds us in Callie’s oh so human need for a march down the aisle!Here-Comes-The-Bride, Callie Grey pursues love in quaint Georgebury, Vermont, like any self respecting 30 year old with romance on every horizon. But Cupid swings his arrow askew, and Callie’s love pool ... continue reading...
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