An orphan finds she has a predilection for chess that becomes an obsession and a career.… Read more
Review | Palm Springs
After cringing through her sister’s wedding, a woman follows a stranger into a cave and finds herself stuck in a time loop.… Read more
Review | Artemis Fowl
The son of a collector of rare and exotic artifacts is tasked with rescuing his father from a mysterious villain.… Read more
Review | Upload
When a software entrepreneur is seriously injured in a car accident, he has his consciousness transferred into a virtual world.… Read more
My Carnivorous Plant Terrarium
(Updated 10/20/2020)
Still looking pretty good, except for that d. capensis to the upper right of the center flytrap. I am bringing down the light to 10 hours a day (from 14) and watering less frequently; this should induce some hibernation. Starting next month, I’ll have RO water in the fridge and use that to … Read more
Book Review | The Pursuit Of The Pankera by Robert A. Heinlein
Thirty-two years after Heinlein dies, he releases another novel. I think this must be some kind of record.… Read more
Review | Resistance
Do you remember the mime, Marcel Marceau? Did you know that he was in the French Resistance during World War II?
Neither did I.… Read more
Review | The Invisible Man
A woman is relentlessly stalked by her husband, who has found a way to turn himself invisible.… Read more
Review | Birds Of Prey
When Harley Quinn breaks up with the Joker, she has to find her own way in the world.… Read more
What is your well-being worth?
I had my semi-annual visit to my pulmonology specialist yesterday and she recommended a “daily maintenance inhaler” to replace the as-needed inhaler I’ve been using. Do you know what I found out?… Read more
Review | Color Out Of Space
A meteor crashes into the ground near a farmhouse and weirdness commences.… Read more
I had Laser Lens Replacement!
I’ve been wearing eye-glasses for about 55 years. So when I saw a chance to ditch ’em, I went for it.… Read more
Review | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The final episode in the trilogy of trilogies is upon us, for better or for worse.… Read more
Review | Jumanji: The Next Level
When Spencer doesn’t show up for a reunion of the group, they find he has reentered the game. What to do?… Read more
Recipe | Spicy pork chop rub
Here’s a very easy, spicy rub for your pork chops. I use this combination more than anything else.… Read more
Review | Knives Out
When the patriarch of a family of miscreants is found dead, we have to wonder — is it suicide or murder?… Read more
Review | Frozen II
When Elsa starts hearing voices, you know there’s going to be trouble.… Read more
Have I got a juicer for you!
I like to make a gallon of fresh lemonade at a time. It’s so good and good for you.… Read more
Review| Doctor Sleep
Danny Torrence is all growed up and still getting into trouble.… Read more
Recipe | Home Made Eggnog
The holidays are coming, so here’s something you can make that is in the spirit of fall. AND you can add spirits!… Read more
Review | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Immediately after the big shoot-out in the last episode of Breaking Bad, Jesse Pinkman is on the run, trying to get away from it all.