Monthly Archives: February 2012

“True Love,” Wisława Szymborska

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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In which I watch “Hamlet” starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance…IN 3-D!!!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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Mary Jo Putney’s One Perfect Rose

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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Thoughts on Kenneth Branagh’s As You Like It

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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“A Cross in Flanders,” G. Rostrevor Hamilton

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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 →

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