America: The Story of UsThe History ChannelComprehensive, large, all-encompassing – America: The Story of Us held me spellbound for 9 hours. How to review a DVD that offers America up to the palm of our hands, scrutinizing not only the brave events but also the deplorable ones? Definitely a challenge, History Channel!I remember as a kid growing up in Izmir, Turkey how frustrated I felt with the arrogance with which we Americans in the country treated the Turks. We were uninvited, unwanted and ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: America the Story of Us
Book Reviews: Scar Tissue
Scar Tissue: Seven Stories of Love and WoundsAuthor: Marcus SakeyWhile I'm not an e-book reader and I don't own a Kindle (YET...hint, hint), I do love nothing more than a wonderful short story. "A" loves her novels, but my time is taken up by oh, so many distractions and I find that I'm able to begin and end a short story without the guilt of never finishing a book.Scar Tissue is a collection of seven wonderful stories by the author of Good People and The Amateurs. Marcus Sakey writes brilliant ... continue reading...
CD Reviews& Giveaway: The Flannery Brothers in “The New Explorer Club”
The New Explorers Club“The new Explorers Club invites everyone in the family to go exploring. While songs about submarine diving kite flying, and pirates might be expected in this context, listeners may be surprised to hear a reggae number about lying down on the kitchen floor or an exciting boogie woogie tune about swallowing a bug. There’s even a song – complete with boot tap solo – about boots,” says Waldmania’s The New Explorers Club CD press release.“Dan and Mike Flannery look ahead with ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: Curse of the Good Girl
The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and ConfidenceAuthor: Rachel SimmonsMs. Simmons dives bravely and confidently into the Good Girl/Bad Girl dichotomy presented and acted out by our daughters (and ourselves) throughout life.The author states, “Our culture is teaching girls to embrace a version of self-hood that sharply curtails their power and potential. In particular, the pressure to be “good” – unerringly nice, polite, modest and selfless – diminishes girl’s ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: Modern Family: The Complete First Season
Modern Family: The Complete First SeasonI'm a cool dad, that's my thang. I'm hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face.This is the second greatest new show of the year, right behind Glee (see previous post). This is a show that I should not enjoy what so ever. It is everything I applauded Glee for not being, a stereotypical sitcom. That being said this is my future wife’s favorite program of the year. Watching this show I got to thinking about the ... continue reading...
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