We’ve been at home for nearly a month now. Our county is holding steady at 29 confirmed cases, no deaths from the virus. My friend Michelle, who contracted the virus in Louisiana, […]
Corona Virus Diaries – April 16, 2020
Patti Aliventi
Once upon a time there was this website called Epinions. I wrote thousands of reviews there. I love books, movies, and television; mostly science fiction. I'm a gun-totin', meat-eatin' liberal with libertarian leanings who will voice my opinion.
Movie Review: Almost Famous – The Timeless Charm of 70s Rock
Written by Cameron CroweDirected by Cameron Crowe I missed out on the grand old days of rock & roll. As I started developing an interest in my own music, disco was king. […]
Disneynature’s Elephant – Meghan Markle Narrates Elephant Migration
For many of us, our understanding of African animals begins and ends at the zoo, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Some are lucky to have seen them in their natural habitat, but by […]
Book Review: False Memory by Dean Koontz Just Didn’t Ring True
Dean Koontz and Stephen King have always been in competition to be my favorite author. I think after reading this book, King definitely took the lead. False Memory is a book that […]
Movie Review: A Bronx Tale – Lessons from the Bronx
Written by Chazz PalminteriDirected by Robert DeNiro The first time I saw the movie A Bronx Tale was after hearing an interview on the radio with Chazz Palminteri. I had never heard […]
Star Trek – The Next Generation: Justice – Justice and Cultural Conflict
Written by Worley Thorne, Ralph Wills, and Tracy TormeDirected by James L. Conway A good Star Trek episode, in my opinion, is one that makes you think; one that makes you ask […]
Book Review: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry – Why You Shouldn’t Fear Lonesome Dove’s Length
Lonesome Dove can be really intimidating when you first pick it up to read. The paperback version logs in at 945 pages. To me, it is worth reading every single one of […]
Movie Review – While You Were Sleeping: All The Lonely People…..
Written by Daniel G. Sullivan and Frederic LeBowDirected by Jon Turteltaub I had forgotten just how truly enjoyable and good While You Were Sleeping is until I had the opportunity to rewatch […]
Star Trek – The Next Generation: Lonely Among Us – Exploring Energy and Existence
Written by D.C. Fontana, Michael Halperin, and Tracy TormeDirected by Cliff Bole This extremely well-written Star Trek: The Next Generation first-season episode really made me pause and think about so much. Lonely […]
Rail Trails of New Hampshire – The Winnepesaukee and Northern Rail Trails
Rail Trails have become popular recreational sites in many communities across the country. Railroads that have fallen into disuse and been abandoned have been converted into recreational trails. In some spots, the […]
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