In December I had a doctor appointment with my primary care physician (PCP). At the appointment, she asked me if anything else was bothering me than my usual issues. I told her […]
When Things Go Wrong
Suddenly Two Months Are Gone
No, I haven’t been around much. January was cold. I did get out a bit but most of it was consumed by trying to plan for the 16-night Panama Canal Cruise we […]
Time to Watch the Doctor: Doctor Who – The Horror of Fang Rock – Scooby Doo, Where Are You?
Written by Terrance DicksDirected by Paddy Russell Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series which has been around off and on since 1963. The main character is just known as […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces
The final chapter of the first book has a lot going on in it. The main event is depicted well in the film; it only loses some of the details. This chapter […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor
The school year is almost over, and while the students are busy taking exams, Harry is also convinced Voldemort is about to return and to come for him. There’s more details to […]
Book Review: Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich – More Stephanie Plum, Bounty Hunter
There was something cool last week as I walked around the campus of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center carrying this Janet Evanovich novel centered around bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum. For anyone who doesn’t know, […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest
Looking at the title, those who have only seen the films will think there’s not much here that didn’t make it into the film. They would be wrong. We start with the […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback
Most of what’s important in this chapter makes it into the film, although Norbert the dragon spends more time with Hagrid before he’s found out. Quirrell, however, must have been braver than […]
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown – Love Is In The Air
Written by Charles M. SchulzDirected by Phil Roman Now this was what I was looking for, a DVD containing three classic Peanuts features focusing on love. By “classic” I am talking about […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone Chapter 13: Nicholas Flamel
This chapter is depicted pretty well in the films, with just details from the books missing that expand the story and characters. There’s not a lot missing that’s a big loss, but […]
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