My most recent blog entries….
Book Review – The News: A Cold War Novel by Marc Stuart Connolly – When One Mysterious Message Could Change Everything
Marc Stuart Connolly’s The News: A Cold War Novel is a tense historical thriller set in 1983, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War. The story begins when Soviet intelligence intercepts a mysterious transmission that they cannot explain. It is not immediately clear what the transmission means, who sent it, or whether…
Series Rewatch – The West Wing: Lord John Marbury – Crisis, Comedy and Character
Written by Aaron Sorkin, Patrick Caddell, and Lawrence O’DonnellDirected by Kevin Rodney Sullivan Lord John Marbury is the eleventh episode of Season 1 of The West Wing, originally aired January 5, 2000. The episode centers on an escalating crisis between India and Pakistan, while several personal and political problems are simultaneously putting pressure on President…
Book Review – Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution by Denise Kiernan – A Different Side of the Revolution
Obstinate Daughters by Denise Kiernan gave me a very different way of looking at the American Revolution. Instead of telling the story primarily through the familiar Founding Fathers, battles, and political speeches, Kiernan focuses on women whose lives and actions were deeply connected to the Revolution. What I found most interesting was the incredible variety…
Travel
Travel with me around the world. Spend time hiking, looking for a geocache, or just sight-seeing.
Movies
Science Fiction is my favorite, but I love all kinds of movies. Check out some of what I love and some of what I hate. You might find your new favorite film!
Books
More than just science-fiction! Tear-jerkers, historical fiction, biographies, politics, and more!
Television
Shows old and new. DVD releases and streaming. So much to choose from – is it worth your time? You might find your new favorite show!
Personal Stories
Musings for the day, inspired by my personal experiences here. Reflections and memories. Want to know more about me? This will clue you in.
Geocaching
My favorite hobby. At times I’m obsessed. It takes me to all kinds of interesting and beautiful places.
About Me
Hello there! My name is Patti. I spent most of my life in the shadow of New York City on suburban Long Island. After 39 years, I found true happiness on a mountain in rural New Hampshire.
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