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Monthly Archives: February 2012
“True Love,” Wisława Szymborska
True Love True love. Is it normal, is it serious, is it practical? What does the world get from two people who exist in a world of their own? Placed on the same pedestal for no good reason, drawn randomly … Continue reading
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A post about Rutabagas and Unicorns
I have a post on Rutabagas and Unicorns: The Windflower by Laura London over at Heroes and Heartbreakers, talking about how the novel humorously depicts the heroine’s sexual awakening. I might post a bit more about the novel, which is … Continue reading
In which I watch “Hamlet” starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart
A friend of mine who works for a British company had to spend a few months in England at one time. Lucky woman, she was able to see David Tennant as Hamlet, with the Royal Shakespeare Company, live and in … Continue reading
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“The Fallen Subaltern,” Herbert Asquith
The Fallen Subaltern The starshells float above, the bayonets glisten; We bear our fallen friend without a sound; Below the waiting legions lie and listen To us, who march upon their burial-ground. Wound in the flag of England, here we … Continue reading
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance…IN 3-D!!!
Why, yes, I did see this movie. The night after it opened, why do you ask? *blink, blink* Dudes, I actually bought some issues of the original Ghost Rider comic back in the day. I didn’t see the first movie … Continue reading
Mary Jo Putney’s One Perfect Rose
I have a new post at Heroes and Heartbreakers: The Mortal Anguish in Mary Jo Putney’s One Perfect Rose.
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Recent DNFs
I haven’t done this in a while, but I have had quite a few recent DNF books. (Did Not Finish.) No, I will not reveal titles or authors even if you ask me. Yes, I am attempting to avoid mentioning … Continue reading
Thoughts on Kenneth Branagh’s As You Like It
Watching Helen Mirren in “The Tempest” got me in the mood for more Shakespeare. I’ve loved Kenneth Branagh’s movie adaptations since his “Henry V,” which I saw in the theater four or five times, and I have been collecting his … Continue reading
“A Cross in Flanders,” G. Rostrevor Hamilton
A Cross in Flanders In the face of death, they say, he joked–he had no fear; His comrades, when they laid him in a Flanders grave, Wrote on a rough-hewn cross–a Calvary stood near– “Without a fear he gave “His … Continue reading
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Quickie! Vintage Erotica Cover
I felt this one was awesome enough for its own post. Also, a collation of my recent book previews: Available Dark by Elizabeth Hand. Noir thriller with Norwegian Black Metal. This book rocks. Charlie Cochrane’s Dreams of a Hero. A … Continue reading