The Halloween Store and Other Tales of All Hallows’ Eve is a delightful collection full of Halloween charm — the perfect read for the season. Ronald Kelly captures everything I love about October: the atmosphere, the nostalgia, and the sense of fun that comes with spooky storytelling. Each story may not be terrifying in the traditional sense, but they’re all compelling in their own way, full of intrigue and that irresistible “what comes next” feeling that keeps your attention. Kelly’s […]
When Two Worlds Collide There’s something quietly magical about the duet between David Bowie and Bing Crosby — “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy.” It’s the kind of pairing that sounds impossible to book: the aging crooner of White Christmas fame and the androgynous, space-age rock star of Ziggy Stardust. But when they opened their mouths to sing together, it worked — beautifully. The performance was filmed in September 1977 for Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas special, just a month before Crosby […]
Isolation Done Right Every now and then, a game comes along that doesn’t try to overwhelm you with choices or mechanics — it just wants you to feel something. Still Wakes the Deep is one of those games. The story is perfectly paced. No moment lingers longer than it should, and the sense of progression feels deliberate and natural. It’s a story that knows when to breathe and when to tighten its grip. What really grabbed me, though, was the […]
This collection is classic science fiction at its best and a testament to the enduring genius of Philip K. Dick. For fans of cerebral, mind-bending sci-fi, this compilation offers a deep dive into the author’s most characteristic themes—reality, identity, and the nature of humanity—and, for the most part, the stories have aged exceptionally well. The entries were new to me and I found them enjoyable. They showcase Dick’s talent for crafting thought-provoking narratives with tight plots and innovative concepts that […]
The premise of The Black Farm caught my attention—a surreal purgatory reserved for those who take their own lives. It’s a unique and unsettling concept, one that offers a lot of potential for exploring deep philosophical and psychological questions. While the book wasn’t bad, I often felt it could have been written more effectively. The tone and the protagonist’s shifts in perspective happen quickly and sometimes without much buildup, which made the character arc feel abrupt. More than once, it […]
A Return To The Couch This audiobook is a perfect fit for the Dr. Katz style of comedy — laid back, but also tightly written. Longtime fans of the original show will appreciate how it captures the same humor and format, just without the animation. The guest comedians are consistently funny and witty, with Demetri Martin standing out as a real scene-stealer. Each chapter works best when enjoyed in one sitting, making it easy to slip into that familiar therapeutic […]
A Weekend at Thompson’s Lake August 30, 2025 Sometimes the adventures are closer to home than you think. My lady and I decided to try a new spot for a weekend getaway — Thompson’s Lake Campground. It’s just a short drive from where we live, but neither of us had ever been there before. The Good One of the best parts of the trip was canoeing around the lake. The water was calm, the shoreline green and inviting, and at […]
Morgan Senior Photos August 30, 2025 It’s senior photo season, and Morgan is marking this milestone with style and personality! From Mohonasen to the next chapter, these portraits at the Historic Fox Creek Covered Bridge show just how ready Morgan is to embrace all that lies ahead. Here’s to the memories still to be made and the milestones yet to come—Class of 2026, this is your time! Morgan – Senior Photoshoot Morgan – Senior Photoshoot Morgan – Senior Photoshoot Morgan […]
A Hidden Gem: Wolf Creek Falls Preserve August 30, 2025 Charm and Character Wolf Creek Falls Preserve is one of those hidden little gems you’re always hoping to find. It isn’t the longest or the most challenging trail out there, but what it lacks in length, it more than makes up for in charm and character. The trail winds through a peaceful forest, with the gentle sound of cascading water accompanying you nearly the whole way. Several small waterfalls and […]
The Performance, Not the Person My Story feels less like encountering Marilyn Monroe the woman and more like watching Marilyn Monroe the performance. The book presents itself as a memoir but never shakes the sense of being unfinished, stylized, and more concerned with image than honesty.Monroe casts herself as a misunderstood intellect, yearning to transcend the “dumb blonde” roles Hollywood pushed on her. Yet the life we know she actually lived—her choices, her career moves, her embrace of stardom—rarely matches […]
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