My most recent blog entries….
Book Review: North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters by Sig Hansen and Mark Sundeen
It might surprise some people that I’m a *huge* fan of the reality television series Deadliest Catch. Sure, I know there’s a lot of drama played up for the cameras, and I know a lot is edited for good viewing, but I really admire the men (and some women) who go out there on ships […]
DVD Review: Wiseguy Season 1 Part 2: Mel Profitt – Vintage Early Kevin Spacey Acting
The second half of the first season is what really made people take notice of the series Wiseguy and that had a lot to do with the character of Mel Profitt, as portrayed by Kevin Spacey. The series Wiseguy was created by 80’s icon Stephen J. Cannell and was the first series to use story-arcs […]
Movie Review: The Great Santini – The “Good Old Days” Weren’t Always That Good
Written by Pat Conroy and Lewis John CarlinoDirected by Lewis John Carlino In all the performances I’ve seen Robert Duvall in over the years, perhaps the most memorable for me was The Great Santini. I saw it more than thirty years ago for the first time and remembered almost the entire plot for all these […]
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.
