Cheers to all of us thieves!
Four Places I go:
1. HeadStart to take my son to school.
2. McDonald's to let my kids play and eat junk food.
3. Any park that the kids and I feel safe and have fun...it's a surprisingly hard balance to find.
4. Wal-mart to buy food...and Meijer...and Sam's Club...and Merchandise Outlet.
Four Crushes I Have:
1. Brenden Fraser
2. Chris Holtz - cause yeah I still find my husband HOT
3. Ed Quinn - aka Nathan Stark on Eureka...god that man is yummy!
4. A secret person who I know for real...Chris you know who I'm talkin' about!
Four Smells that I Love:
1. Carnations
2. Ivan when he is fresh from the tub
3. Carolyn Anderson's roast beef...
4. Lilacs...duh, why do you think that's the first name here? lol
Four Favorite TV Shows:
1. Eureka
2. The 4400
3. Harvey Birdman
4. Roseanne
Four Favorite Movies:
1. Mrs. Winterbourne
2. The 10th Kingdom
3. SuperTroopers
4. The Other Guys
Four Recommendations:
1. Always talk things out
2. Don't screw anyone other than your partner
3. Don't incur student loans if you can possibly avoid it, if not then...
4. get subsidized loans or you'll be paying whatever rate the banks wants.
Four People that I'd love to read their Fours:
1. Chris Holtz
2. Mrs. B of Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom
3. Magaly Guerrero of Pagan Culture blog
4. God...well don't you???
Four Things about me that you don't know:
1. I'm allergic to cantaloupe
2. I have been voluntarily sterilized (that's a lot of words for "I got my tubes tied!"), and sometimes I regret it.
3. Just celebrated my 7th wedding anniversary...no really, it's TODAY!
4. I HATE reality shows, I mean really, really hate. I don't get why people want to watch other people whine and be mean to each other...which is all I can see that happens during the time they are on.
Four bands that I love:
1. The Beatles
2. Weird Al Yankovic
3. Queens of the Stone Age
4. Fountains of Wayne
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Review - Water for Elephants
Water For ElephantsBy Sara Gruen
Amazon Paperback - $4.39
Amazon Kindle - $4.17
Barnes & Noble Paperback - $4.43
Nook - $6.39
With its spotlight on elephants, Gruen's romantic page-turner hinges on the human-animal bonds that drove her debut and its sequel (Riding Lessons and Flying Changes)—but without the mass appeal that horses hold. The novel, told in flashback by nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski, recounts the wild and wonderful period he spent with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth, a traveling circus he joined during the Great Depression. When 23-year-old Jankowski learns that his parents have been killed in a car crash, leaving him penniless, he drops out of Cornell veterinary school and parlays his expertise with animals into a job with the circus, where he cares for a menagerie of exotic creatures[...] He also falls in love with Marlena, one of the show's star performers—a romance complicated by Marlena's husband, the unbalanced, sadistic circus boss who beats both his wife and the animals Jankowski cares for. Despite her often clichéd prose and the predictability of the story's ending, Gruen skillfully humanizes the midgets, drunks, rubes and freaks who populate her book. (May 26)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
This book kept popping up on suggestions for me, but I wasn't willing to pay that much for a book I didn't know much about. Lucky for me my digital library had it and I finally was able to read it. And it suprised me, as I thought it was some chick lit book about a little girl or something.
No it's about Jacob Jankowski who is now in his 90s, but keeps jumping back to his early 20s when his parents died just as he was finishing Veterinarian school. He had planned to return home and work with his parents but, as happened during the great depression, his father hadn't been making any money in the practice and had taken out a loan on the house and business to pay for Jacob's education.
In his grief he runs off and ends up working for the Benzini Brothers - run by Uncle Al. Jacob fell in love with Marlena, who did an act with some gorgeous horses. She was unfortuantely married to Arthur, who was a paranoid schizophrenic. He finally goes nuts and accuses them of having an affair and beats them both...THEN the affair does begin.
It is a story about a love affair, the circus (behind the scenes), the Great Depression, and finally it is also about growing old in our society. Poor Jacob has seen so much, done so much but his family and the nurses treat him like a burden with nothing left to contribute. That was eye opening...do we really treat our elderly like that? Yes, unfortunately we do. We have lost that respect, that reverence that people used to have for the people that were before, that knew more.
And introducing my new star system. 1 star=hated it! 2 star=not a good time. 3 star=it was ok. 4 star=I enjoyed it. 5 star=I loved this book and now that I'm done I'm ready to read it again!
I am giving this book 5 stars!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sunday Stealing: The 65 Questions Meme
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. Tell us who the last person that you took a shower with. Shower was my husband...bath was my kids. I'm hardly ever alone in that little space. lol
2. Tell us about your favorite tee-shirt. Extra points if you show a pic. (We know. What can you do with freakin' extra points?) I guess right now I'd have to say these cute peasant-type tops I got from Merchandise Outlet for 50 cents each!!! Sorry no pic.
3. Has anyone ever hit on you even though they knew you were taken? Hahahahahhahahahaha...oh you were serious. Nope.
4. Do you plan what to wear the next day? Sometimes I try to when I feel like I should be more organized but then I stop and go back to "what the hell can I wear today???"
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Why? Crabbier than an injured mama tiger...why? Because my son falls over on the kid chairs at church all the time, so do other kids, they aren't safe but do we have money to replace them? Oh hell no, the church has money for all new tables, all new chairs for the adults but too bad about the kids that are knocking their skulls every sunday!!!
6. What's the closest thing to you that's black? My shirt. Black cotton top, very comfy.
7. Tell me about an interesting dream you remember having. I remember once having a dream where I had 2 sisters and they got to marry (each) a group of gorgeous guys, and I was forced to marry this skinny, pale vampire. We even had a son, but I was so pissed off! lol
8. Did you or might you meet anybody new today? Probably not, altho there were new people at church I am a little busy with the boys.
9. If you could be doing anything right now (or perhaps after you finish this ridiculous meme) what would it be? Well if the weather were sunny and warm instead of cloudy and snowy, I'd go on a hike in the woods.
10. Can you think of a meme question that's never been asked? That's a silly question...like I've seen every meme.
11. What comes to mind when I say China? cheap shit
12. Are you overly emotional? Oh hell yes!
13. If you could listen to just one rock album (CD, vinyl or mp3) which one would you pick? The Beatles Rubber Soul
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Yes!
15. Do you like your car? I do right now. We got a nice family car...well actually it's an old guy car but we use it as a family car and it's great!
16. Do you like yourself? Oh sometimes, I wish I had more confidence but I also see all my faults up close
17. Would you go out to eat with Charlie Sheen? OMG yes! That guy is so crazy I'd be laughing my ass off.
18. What was the last song that you listened to? I can't remember...I have the Super Mario music playing as my 5 yr old is playing with my...I mean his nintendo
19. Are (or were) your parents strict? Both, depended on my mom's mood. If I had wanted to, I could have been in so much trouble as a teen.
20. Have you ever wondered what attending a wild orgy (if only to watch or...) would be like? ummmm *cough-cough* never!!! *vigorous head shake*
21. I say cottage cheese. You say: Curds & Whey
22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Nope
23. What was the last movie that you watched at home? Oh geesh...I have that netflix but I can't remember...I started one but it was awful. Last night we watched Disk 1 of Harvey Birdman if that counts.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Not really...well, it's not sparkly but there are these jade lion statues...not too big they are so pretty!
25. What countries have you visited? This is so sad...Canada! Wait, I did go on a Bahamas cruise...
26. Have you ever made a phone call while you were drunk that you've regretted? If yes, do tell. Nope...never, ever. I'm so white bread!
27. Where were you going the last time that you were on a train? just a train ride...lol It was a dinner mystery thing my company took us on
28. Bacon or sausage? thick pepper bacon!
29. How long have you had a cell-phone? few years...thank you Mommy!
30. What other memes do you do regularly? I used to do this Monday one, but it was always the same thing, of course your answers will change a lot, but Sunday Stealing really does keep it moving.
31. Who is the craziest meme host? Fracas...she is a hoot to read. Reminds me...I should go find her blog again.
32. Who invented chop sticks? Me! Oh no? Are you so sure? What with reincarnation...
33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My husband, 2 boys, 1 dog and whatever mice and spiders I'm unaware of.
34. Are you too forgiving? Oh no, I can hold a grudge like no ones business.
35. When was the last time that you were in love? Last time? I'm in love now, I love my husband, kids, dog, parents, brother, niece, the Andersons, etc...
36. Tell us about your best friend. Well, she lives far away from me but anytime I need to vent, she's there. Anytime I feel goofy, she is there. She even tried helping me get a job that I could do from home...we study stuff together, we have been through a lot since we met through this really, really crazy lady.
37. What was the stupidest thing you learned in high school? that an oxygen-filled balloon makes a really loud BANG!
38. What was the last thing that you cried about? Hmmmmm...not sure
39. What was the last question you asked? You want Biggby? Asked of my loving husband who then braved the snow and got us some.
40. Favorite thing to do this time of the year? walk in the woods watching spring happen...where the hell is it???
41. If you had to get a (or another) tattoo, what would it be? I would love to get a mermaid tattoo, but I'm not good with needles or pain...I also think a tattooed wedding ring would be cool, all celtic knots and stuff.
42. How would your best friend describe you? neurotic, moody, nice?
43. Have you ever seen all three Twilight films? Yeah...read the books too.
44. Ever walked into a glass door? Knowing me...probably. I do remember walking into the wall in high school...I was going around the corner and I missed!
45. Favorite color on that person that you are attracted to? Blue...especially his blue dress shirt...that really gets my motor running.
46. Have you ever slapped someone? yeah...I don't recommend it.
47. What hair style (for you) would you like to see return? Very high bangs...those were fun to make happen!
48. What was the last CD you bought? Queen A Night at the Opera...Chris wanted it, we got it last time my mom took the boys.
49. Do looks matter to you? well sure, anyone who says they don't is lying. You see people, you make judgements on that until you known them. Now would I write a person off based solely on looks, no.
50. Could you ever forgive a liar? I used to think that was a no, but as I get older I realize there are lots of grey areas.
51. What's the hardest bill to pay every month? damn, have to pic one? Credit card bill makes me the most annoyed. Actual hard is the water bill as it's the only bill I have to write a check and stamp and address an envelope...they don't even give me an envelope...damn that bill!
52. Do you like your life right now? I love my boys, I love giving them my all...I am sick of being poor.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on? I did when I was single, and anytime Chris isn't home...I hate being alone
54. Can you handle the truth? Nope, ignorance is bliss - especially when I can't do a damn thing about it.
55. Do you have good vision? Oh god no, my morning begins with "where the hell are my glasses! Shit I can't see anything, where are they!!!" It is a cruel joke that I need to see to find my glasses, but can't see until I actually find them.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Yeah, see forgiveness...
57. How often do you talk on the phone? hardly ever, in fact I think I've lost the ability to do it for the sole purpose of holding a conversation. Constant awkward interruption and I know I usually end it too soon. I think I text too much.
58. What celeb would you like to come home to? John Corbett...I was watching Tara recently...oh wait that's the last movie I saw...Baby on Board...anyway, I was thinking again how freakin' sexy he is...even if he starts getting a paunch he is still so yummy! That voice, the way he carries himself. Yeah, I'd like some of that!
59. What are you wearing? Black shirt, jeans, black socks and not wearing them now but my new black boots.
60. What is your favorite wild animal? I can't choose, I love watching any of the wild animals.
61. Where was your facebook picture taken? Pretty sure I got it off of google images.
62. Can you waltz? yes, but not very well...ask my dad.
63. Do you have a job? I'm a mom...YES
64. What was the most recent thing you stole? I don't steal! Ok I did take my sticky notes from my desk when I left...but I left my accounting textbooks behind...
65. Have you ever crawled through a window? OMG yes - I was horrible about forgetting my keys as a teen, I had to break into the house numerous times.
1. Tell us who the last person that you took a shower with. Shower was my husband...bath was my kids. I'm hardly ever alone in that little space. lol
2. Tell us about your favorite tee-shirt. Extra points if you show a pic. (We know. What can you do with freakin' extra points?) I guess right now I'd have to say these cute peasant-type tops I got from Merchandise Outlet for 50 cents each!!! Sorry no pic.
3. Has anyone ever hit on you even though they knew you were taken? Hahahahahhahahahaha...oh you were serious. Nope.
4. Do you plan what to wear the next day? Sometimes I try to when I feel like I should be more organized but then I stop and go back to "what the hell can I wear today???"
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Why? Crabbier than an injured mama tiger...why? Because my son falls over on the kid chairs at church all the time, so do other kids, they aren't safe but do we have money to replace them? Oh hell no, the church has money for all new tables, all new chairs for the adults but too bad about the kids that are knocking their skulls every sunday!!!
6. What's the closest thing to you that's black? My shirt. Black cotton top, very comfy.
7. Tell me about an interesting dream you remember having. I remember once having a dream where I had 2 sisters and they got to marry (each) a group of gorgeous guys, and I was forced to marry this skinny, pale vampire. We even had a son, but I was so pissed off! lol
8. Did you or might you meet anybody new today? Probably not, altho there were new people at church I am a little busy with the boys.
9. If you could be doing anything right now (or perhaps after you finish this ridiculous meme) what would it be? Well if the weather were sunny and warm instead of cloudy and snowy, I'd go on a hike in the woods.
10. Can you think of a meme question that's never been asked? That's a silly question...like I've seen every meme.
11. What comes to mind when I say China? cheap shit
12. Are you overly emotional? Oh hell yes!
13. If you could listen to just one rock album (CD, vinyl or mp3) which one would you pick? The Beatles Rubber Soul
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Yes!
15. Do you like your car? I do right now. We got a nice family car...well actually it's an old guy car but we use it as a family car and it's great!
16. Do you like yourself? Oh sometimes, I wish I had more confidence but I also see all my faults up close
17. Would you go out to eat with Charlie Sheen? OMG yes! That guy is so crazy I'd be laughing my ass off.
18. What was the last song that you listened to? I can't remember...I have the Super Mario music playing as my 5 yr old is playing with my...I mean his nintendo
19. Are (or were) your parents strict? Both, depended on my mom's mood. If I had wanted to, I could have been in so much trouble as a teen.
20. Have you ever wondered what attending a wild orgy (if only to watch or...) would be like? ummmm *cough-cough* never!!! *vigorous head shake*
21. I say cottage cheese. You say: Curds & Whey
22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Nope
23. What was the last movie that you watched at home? Oh geesh...I have that netflix but I can't remember...I started one but it was awful. Last night we watched Disk 1 of Harvey Birdman if that counts.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Not really...well, it's not sparkly but there are these jade lion statues...not too big they are so pretty!
25. What countries have you visited? This is so sad...Canada! Wait, I did go on a Bahamas cruise...
26. Have you ever made a phone call while you were drunk that you've regretted? If yes, do tell. Nope...never, ever. I'm so white bread!
27. Where were you going the last time that you were on a train? just a train ride...lol It was a dinner mystery thing my company took us on
28. Bacon or sausage? thick pepper bacon!
29. How long have you had a cell-phone? few years...thank you Mommy!
30. What other memes do you do regularly? I used to do this Monday one, but it was always the same thing, of course your answers will change a lot, but Sunday Stealing really does keep it moving.
31. Who is the craziest meme host? Fracas...she is a hoot to read. Reminds me...I should go find her blog again.
32. Who invented chop sticks? Me! Oh no? Are you so sure? What with reincarnation...
33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My husband, 2 boys, 1 dog and whatever mice and spiders I'm unaware of.
34. Are you too forgiving? Oh no, I can hold a grudge like no ones business.
35. When was the last time that you were in love? Last time? I'm in love now, I love my husband, kids, dog, parents, brother, niece, the Andersons, etc...
36. Tell us about your best friend. Well, she lives far away from me but anytime I need to vent, she's there. Anytime I feel goofy, she is there. She even tried helping me get a job that I could do from home...we study stuff together, we have been through a lot since we met through this really, really crazy lady.
37. What was the stupidest thing you learned in high school? that an oxygen-filled balloon makes a really loud BANG!
38. What was the last thing that you cried about? Hmmmmm...not sure
39. What was the last question you asked? You want Biggby? Asked of my loving husband who then braved the snow and got us some.
40. Favorite thing to do this time of the year? walk in the woods watching spring happen...where the hell is it???
41. If you had to get a (or another) tattoo, what would it be? I would love to get a mermaid tattoo, but I'm not good with needles or pain...I also think a tattooed wedding ring would be cool, all celtic knots and stuff.
42. How would your best friend describe you? neurotic, moody, nice?
43. Have you ever seen all three Twilight films? Yeah...read the books too.
44. Ever walked into a glass door? Knowing me...probably. I do remember walking into the wall in high school...I was going around the corner and I missed!
45. Favorite color on that person that you are attracted to? Blue...especially his blue dress shirt...that really gets my motor running.
46. Have you ever slapped someone? yeah...I don't recommend it.
47. What hair style (for you) would you like to see return? Very high bangs...those were fun to make happen!
48. What was the last CD you bought? Queen A Night at the Opera...Chris wanted it, we got it last time my mom took the boys.
49. Do looks matter to you? well sure, anyone who says they don't is lying. You see people, you make judgements on that until you known them. Now would I write a person off based solely on looks, no.
50. Could you ever forgive a liar? I used to think that was a no, but as I get older I realize there are lots of grey areas.
51. What's the hardest bill to pay every month? damn, have to pic one? Credit card bill makes me the most annoyed. Actual hard is the water bill as it's the only bill I have to write a check and stamp and address an envelope...they don't even give me an envelope...damn that bill!
52. Do you like your life right now? I love my boys, I love giving them my all...I am sick of being poor.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on? I did when I was single, and anytime Chris isn't home...I hate being alone
54. Can you handle the truth? Nope, ignorance is bliss - especially when I can't do a damn thing about it.
55. Do you have good vision? Oh god no, my morning begins with "where the hell are my glasses! Shit I can't see anything, where are they!!!" It is a cruel joke that I need to see to find my glasses, but can't see until I actually find them.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Yeah, see forgiveness...
57. How often do you talk on the phone? hardly ever, in fact I think I've lost the ability to do it for the sole purpose of holding a conversation. Constant awkward interruption and I know I usually end it too soon. I think I text too much.
58. What celeb would you like to come home to? John Corbett...I was watching Tara recently...oh wait that's the last movie I saw...Baby on Board...anyway, I was thinking again how freakin' sexy he is...even if he starts getting a paunch he is still so yummy! That voice, the way he carries himself. Yeah, I'd like some of that!
59. What are you wearing? Black shirt, jeans, black socks and not wearing them now but my new black boots.
60. What is your favorite wild animal? I can't choose, I love watching any of the wild animals.
61. Where was your facebook picture taken? Pretty sure I got it off of google images.
62. Can you waltz? yes, but not very well...ask my dad.
63. Do you have a job? I'm a mom...YES
64. What was the most recent thing you stole? I don't steal! Ok I did take my sticky notes from my desk when I left...but I left my accounting textbooks behind...
65. Have you ever crawled through a window? OMG yes - I was horrible about forgetting my keys as a teen, I had to break into the house numerous times.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Review - Diary of a Mad Fat Girl
Diary of a Mad Fat GirlBy Stephanie McAfee
Amazon Kindle - $0.99
Nook - $0.99
Ace Jones needs a vacation, but she's not going to get it. What she gets instead is a good dose of scandalous small town politics that takes her on a wild quest for truth and redemption. Things get really complicated when the love of her life, who she hasn’t seen or heard from in over three years, shows up and vows not to leave town until she agrees to marry him. Diary of a Mad Fat Girl is as adventurous as it is entertaining as Ace and her friends delve into illegal surveillance, stalking, and covert operations in a strip club.
I really enjoyed this story a lot. And for 99 cents, you can't beat the price. It's a pretty fast read at 126 pages. The pacing is fast and steady. There are a few things going on. #1 Ace is mad at her friend Lilly who cancelled their annual spring break trip - and Lilly has something shady going on. Then their friend Chloe is once again beaten by her abusive husband, only this time she has a miscarriage. So Ace lets go of some of her anger at Lilly to help both her and Chloe get out of their respective jams. In the meantime she has a mess in her own love life to clean up.
Characters are fun and actually pretty realistic. You feel like you could be friends with everyone in the story, well...except for that abusive husband guy. Also Ace is a plus size main character and she doesn't really care that much about it. She has her moments, like going to the gym, but usually she is pretty comfortable in her skin. I'll let you find out about Lilly and Chloe.
So go buy a copy - as I said, you can't beat 99 cents. It is also a lendable Nook Book so if anyone out there with a Nook or a Nook App wants to borrow it, let me know. :)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Review - Elijah via A Cozy Reader's Corner
I did this review as a guest blogger over at A Cozy Reader's Corner
Author: Matt Schorr
ISBN: 978-0615424347
Publisher: Lone Coyote Productions
Purchase Link: Elijah
Source: Author for A Cozy Reader's Corner
Reviewer: Angela Holtz
About the Book
One Lord. One faith. One Baptism. These are the dictates that rule Antioch, a small rural community tucked away in the hills of Kentucky. There is no dissension. No discord or strife. All of Antioch's citizens gather each week without fail at one church. One church and no other: ChristPoint. The Rev. John Joshua Hutchinson serves as pastor for the church and indeed the entire community. As Antioch's sole spiritual leader, he holds near-absolute power over all who live there. But that's about to change. A mysterious stranger is about to enter Antioch, an unassuming man with incredible power all his own. His name is Elijah, and he wields a power like no one in history--save one. But who is he? What is he? Can he be trusted? Elijah's presence will challenge not only the power Rev. Hutchinson holds over Antioch, but also the mindsets of the entire community.
Review
Elijah is a mysterious character with a fantastic healing ability. He doesn’t know how he got it; he doesn’t even attribute it to God. It just is, with its own rules. He can’t heal himself and he can’t heal dead. He has been wandering searching for God or something when he walks into a Pizzeria in the town of Antioch. This is a very strange town. The waitress, Lori is an outcast in town, along with her friend Marcus. The characters are actually really deep, considering how fast the story moves. I fell in love with Lori and Marcus, and just wanted to give Elijah a hug. There are other less likable characters, such as Josh the minister of ChristPoint church, the ONLY church in Antioch. And Josh truly rules all of Antioch, well beyond the Sunday service.
Years ago, Lori was dating and even engaged to Josh. Something big happened between them that forever changed them. Elijah comes and makes a connection with her and offers to help. Even with all that is going on around Lori, Elijah has his own past too. It probably feeds into his reasons for helping Lori and honestly helping the entire town.
That a man could have so much charisma as to slowly take over a town is totally believable, look at what Hitler managed. It also highlights that while faith can give people hope and strength, it also has the danger of taking over in a much more sinister fashion through fear and anger.
My favorite thing about the story was the flow of the story. It is a really fast read, written simple and steady. Anything the characters dealt with never slowed down, he just wrote through adding thoughts and feelings and color where needed. The story is written from third-person point of view, but with the spotlight on Lori, Josh or Elijah.
The title of this story caught my attention, as it was nearly my 2nd son’s name. Plus Elijah is a pretty big character in the Bible as well. A well chosen name for this story. On the cover there is a young man hidden in shadow, the cover is very dark. It does intrigue you, when I received it in the mail, I dropped everything I was trying to read and read this cover to cover.
I am comfortable giving this book a 5. I came home late Friday night and spent another 2 hours to finish this book, even though I knew I’d pay for it the next day when my 2 small children were ready to start their day. It was that good!
Posted March 30, 2011 at A Cozy Reader's Corner - I'd like to thank Tiffany for allowing me my first ever guest spot and letting me read such a great book I otherwise never would have seen.
Author: Matt SchorrISBN: 978-0615424347
Publisher: Lone Coyote Productions
Purchase Link: Elijah
Source: Author for A Cozy Reader's Corner
Reviewer: Angela Holtz
About the Book
One Lord. One faith. One Baptism. These are the dictates that rule Antioch, a small rural community tucked away in the hills of Kentucky. There is no dissension. No discord or strife. All of Antioch's citizens gather each week without fail at one church. One church and no other: ChristPoint. The Rev. John Joshua Hutchinson serves as pastor for the church and indeed the entire community. As Antioch's sole spiritual leader, he holds near-absolute power over all who live there. But that's about to change. A mysterious stranger is about to enter Antioch, an unassuming man with incredible power all his own. His name is Elijah, and he wields a power like no one in history--save one. But who is he? What is he? Can he be trusted? Elijah's presence will challenge not only the power Rev. Hutchinson holds over Antioch, but also the mindsets of the entire community.
Review
Elijah is a mysterious character with a fantastic healing ability. He doesn’t know how he got it; he doesn’t even attribute it to God. It just is, with its own rules. He can’t heal himself and he can’t heal dead. He has been wandering searching for God or something when he walks into a Pizzeria in the town of Antioch. This is a very strange town. The waitress, Lori is an outcast in town, along with her friend Marcus. The characters are actually really deep, considering how fast the story moves. I fell in love with Lori and Marcus, and just wanted to give Elijah a hug. There are other less likable characters, such as Josh the minister of ChristPoint church, the ONLY church in Antioch. And Josh truly rules all of Antioch, well beyond the Sunday service.
Years ago, Lori was dating and even engaged to Josh. Something big happened between them that forever changed them. Elijah comes and makes a connection with her and offers to help. Even with all that is going on around Lori, Elijah has his own past too. It probably feeds into his reasons for helping Lori and honestly helping the entire town.
That a man could have so much charisma as to slowly take over a town is totally believable, look at what Hitler managed. It also highlights that while faith can give people hope and strength, it also has the danger of taking over in a much more sinister fashion through fear and anger.
My favorite thing about the story was the flow of the story. It is a really fast read, written simple and steady. Anything the characters dealt with never slowed down, he just wrote through adding thoughts and feelings and color where needed. The story is written from third-person point of view, but with the spotlight on Lori, Josh or Elijah.
The title of this story caught my attention, as it was nearly my 2nd son’s name. Plus Elijah is a pretty big character in the Bible as well. A well chosen name for this story. On the cover there is a young man hidden in shadow, the cover is very dark. It does intrigue you, when I received it in the mail, I dropped everything I was trying to read and read this cover to cover.
I am comfortable giving this book a 5. I came home late Friday night and spent another 2 hours to finish this book, even though I knew I’d pay for it the next day when my 2 small children were ready to start their day. It was that good!
Posted March 30, 2011 at A Cozy Reader's Corner - I'd like to thank Tiffany for allowing me my first ever guest spot and letting me read such a great book I otherwise never would have seen.
Monday, April 11, 2011
41 Followers!!!
I have 41 followers??? When did this happen? I swear the last time I looked I hadn't quite reached 20 yet. I'm so touched, impressed, excited!
I'm also so close to 50. So if I do make it to 50 followers, I will have a special giveaway. Not sure what yet, but I'll think of something. Perhaps a crochet vampire, perhaps a special book, or maybe something I haven't quite thought of yet.
Thank you everyone for sticking around and seeing where this takes me. I really like the book review curve I have been on recently. And getting an opportunity to review other stuff is almost as exciting. But nothing beats the thrill I get when I receive a newly printed book in the mail that isn't even on the shelves yet. It's like being welcomed to the front of the line for free cake.
Where am I headed as I go forward. Well so far I haven't turned on advertising. I don't do this for the money, as I said free books RULE! As I move forward I do hope to keep going out after books to review. If I get more and more followers, that will get easier to do. After all, book reviews are advertising for the books. More followers, the more willing they are to toss a book at me.
It also means more giveaways. Once again, it has to do with advertising and the more people I have in my corner, the more the publishers will be willing to throw my way. I'm learning a lot, this will never be my job but it's a hell of a hobby!
I'd also like to give a big thanks to Eric with Quirk Books for getting me started. He sent me my first books to review and keeps me in mind when they need reviewers.
And if you want a new book to check out, he actually wrote one called Textual Healing. I'm dying to read this one, but haven't managed to snag a copy yet. :) I have heard very good things about it though.
I'm also so close to 50. So if I do make it to 50 followers, I will have a special giveaway. Not sure what yet, but I'll think of something. Perhaps a crochet vampire, perhaps a special book, or maybe something I haven't quite thought of yet.
Thank you everyone for sticking around and seeing where this takes me. I really like the book review curve I have been on recently. And getting an opportunity to review other stuff is almost as exciting. But nothing beats the thrill I get when I receive a newly printed book in the mail that isn't even on the shelves yet. It's like being welcomed to the front of the line for free cake.
Where am I headed as I go forward. Well so far I haven't turned on advertising. I don't do this for the money, as I said free books RULE! As I move forward I do hope to keep going out after books to review. If I get more and more followers, that will get easier to do. After all, book reviews are advertising for the books. More followers, the more willing they are to toss a book at me.
It also means more giveaways. Once again, it has to do with advertising and the more people I have in my corner, the more the publishers will be willing to throw my way. I'm learning a lot, this will never be my job but it's a hell of a hobby!
I'd also like to give a big thanks to Eric with Quirk Books for getting me started. He sent me my first books to review and keeps me in mind when they need reviewers.
And if you want a new book to check out, he actually wrote one called Textual Healing. I'm dying to read this one, but haven't managed to snag a copy yet. :) I have heard very good things about it though.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, The Final Part
Cheers to all of us thieves!
76. Do you prefer Disney or Warner Brothers? Dreamworks
77. What is the first animal you would run to see if you went to the zoo? I love the barn area at the Detroit Zoo with horses, pigs and cows and GOATS!
78. Would you consider yourself to be romantic? Not much
79. If the earth stopped rotating would we all fly off? No but it wouldn't be good
80. What is the one thing that you love to do so much that you would make sacrifices to be able to do it? read
81. If you (and everyone) had to lose one right or freedom, but you could pick which one everyone had to lose, what would you pick? I have no idea, I couldn't possibly decide that.
82. If you had to choose would you live on the equator or at the North Pole? equator - warm, warm, warm
83. Would you rather give up listening to music or watching television? television
84. What do you think makes someone a hero? Doing good for the act not the recognition
85. What cartoon would you like to be a character in? Bob's Burgers
86. Name one thing that turns your stomach: movie gore
87. What was the last thing you paid for? McDonald's Breakfast Burritos
88. Are you a coupon clipper? no, I wish I understood all that
89. Get anything good in the mail recently? CW's black spiderman costume came from Hong Kong yesterday, he LOVES it!
90. Which would you rather take as a gym class...dancing, sailing, karate, or bowling? karate, I've done it and it's fun.
91. In Star Trek people 'beam' back and forth between different places. What this means is they stand in a little tube and their molecules are deconstructed and sent to another tube somewhere else where they are reassembled. Only problem is when the molecules are deconstructed the person is dead. When they are put back together it is only a clone that has all the dead person's memories. Is the person who gets beamed the same person on both ends? Sure, your memories and personality are what make you you.
92. What insects are you afraid of? hornets, bees, spiders
93. If you could print any phrase on a T-shirt, what would it say? I've had children, bring it on!
94. What's the most eccentric thing you have ever worn? whale bone bodice
95. If you could pick one food that you could eat all you wanted but it would have no effect on how much you weigh, what food would it be? ice cream
96. What are your parents interested in? I truly don't know
97. Have you ever caught an insect and kept it as a pet? yeah, but those caterpillars never last long
Have you ever caught and tamed a wild animal? I rescued a baby bird once, but never kept it. No, never done that nor would I, they should be free
98. What is more helpful to you, wishes or plans? plans I guess
99. When do you feel your life energy the strongest? evening
100. You are spending the night alone in the woods and may bring only 3 items with you. flashlight, toilet paper, sleeping bag
76. Do you prefer Disney or Warner Brothers? Dreamworks
77. What is the first animal you would run to see if you went to the zoo? I love the barn area at the Detroit Zoo with horses, pigs and cows and GOATS!
78. Would you consider yourself to be romantic? Not much
79. If the earth stopped rotating would we all fly off? No but it wouldn't be good
80. What is the one thing that you love to do so much that you would make sacrifices to be able to do it? read
81. If you (and everyone) had to lose one right or freedom, but you could pick which one everyone had to lose, what would you pick? I have no idea, I couldn't possibly decide that.
82. If you had to choose would you live on the equator or at the North Pole? equator - warm, warm, warm
83. Would you rather give up listening to music or watching television? television
84. What do you think makes someone a hero? Doing good for the act not the recognition
85. What cartoon would you like to be a character in? Bob's Burgers
86. Name one thing that turns your stomach: movie gore
87. What was the last thing you paid for? McDonald's Breakfast Burritos
88. Are you a coupon clipper? no, I wish I understood all that
89. Get anything good in the mail recently? CW's black spiderman costume came from Hong Kong yesterday, he LOVES it!
90. Which would you rather take as a gym class...dancing, sailing, karate, or bowling? karate, I've done it and it's fun.
91. In Star Trek people 'beam' back and forth between different places. What this means is they stand in a little tube and their molecules are deconstructed and sent to another tube somewhere else where they are reassembled. Only problem is when the molecules are deconstructed the person is dead. When they are put back together it is only a clone that has all the dead person's memories. Is the person who gets beamed the same person on both ends? Sure, your memories and personality are what make you you.
92. What insects are you afraid of? hornets, bees, spiders
93. If you could print any phrase on a T-shirt, what would it say? I've had children, bring it on!
94. What's the most eccentric thing you have ever worn? whale bone bodice
95. If you could pick one food that you could eat all you wanted but it would have no effect on how much you weigh, what food would it be? ice cream
96. What are your parents interested in? I truly don't know
97. Have you ever caught an insect and kept it as a pet? yeah, but those caterpillars never last long
Have you ever caught and tamed a wild animal? I rescued a baby bird once, but never kept it. No, never done that nor would I, they should be free
98. What is more helpful to you, wishes or plans? plans I guess
99. When do you feel your life energy the strongest? evening
100. You are spending the night alone in the woods and may bring only 3 items with you. flashlight, toilet paper, sleeping bag
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Review - Stuff Every Husband Should Know
Stuff Every HUSBAND Should Know by Eric San Juan
This book is full of helpful hints for the average newlywed guy. When to be quiet and when to help out. Even tips on how to do things like fold clothes, a few recipes, even how to surprise your wife with breakfast in bed.
What I really like is in the introduction Eric talks about "manning up" and marriage is not a choice between "your wife is always right" and "you need to put her in her place." It's about putting your marriage first and getting done what needs to get done. The fact is that is what your wife is doing throughout the marriage.
When choosing a house he suggests you pick something that is important and also pick something that you can let go of. And then suggests the wife do the same, then you guys have a good starting point when shopping. After the marriage and kids, the house is the biggest decision you'll ever make.
The book also made me chuckle. He often tells the man when NOT to say something. "Never suggest her period is inconvenient for you. If you don't like it, how do you think she feels?" Or on How to Live with a Pregnant Wife "don't compare your discomfort to hers."
It has a lot of how to lists, I even appreciated the ones on wall repair. I now know how to repair a large whole in the wall. And there is how to fold laundry, how to go grocery shopping as fast as you can. How to paint a room. Lists of things you need to have.
Honestly this is what I am going to give as a wedding gift for now on. Now they need to do one for women, "What Every Wife Needs to Know." What do you think Quirk? If I wrote it would you publish it? ;)
Ladies, go get this book for your men. It's a good read even if you aren't newly married.
Amazon - $9.95
Kindle - $7.96Barnes & Nobles - $9.15
Nook - $7.96
Friday, April 8, 2011
Giveaways Galore!
Today I am doing a short blog to gain me extra entries in super cool giveaways!
First up we have Me vs. College which a cute little voodude that Mrs. B of Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom has created herself.
So you can see what a darling this is, so go on over and get some entries for yourself...you know you want to! And follow Jon's blog because he is a laugh riot!
Next up we have Pagan Culture featuring 2 CDs from Magickal Earth, so there will be 2 winners.
This is another blog I encourage you to follow. Magaly Guerrero found me a few weeks ago and I started following her and I haven't looked back.
I add blogs often, but only a few do I keep following due to time restrictions. These are 2 that I am keeping!
First up we have Me vs. College which a cute little voodude that Mrs. B of Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom has created herself.
So you can see what a darling this is, so go on over and get some entries for yourself...you know you want to! And follow Jon's blog because he is a laugh riot!
Next up we have Pagan Culture featuring 2 CDs from Magickal Earth, so there will be 2 winners.
This is another blog I encourage you to follow. Magaly Guerrero found me a few weeks ago and I started following her and I haven't looked back.
I add blogs often, but only a few do I keep following due to time restrictions. These are 2 that I am keeping!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Book Review - The Peach Keeper
Right off the bat I want to say that Sarah Addison Allen is my favorite author and this story made me happy. That's right, the mood I felt when I finished this book was happy. I nearly turned to the first page to read it again, but I must be adult and get on with my other books that need reviewing.
There are so many secrets in Walls of Water, Paxton and Colin Osgood are twins and from a very rich family. Paxton runs the Women's Society and Colin is a landscaping architect who travels the world and comes home only when he has to. Willa Jackson runs an organic sporting goods store and is living her life trying to make up for how reckless she was as a teenager and young adult before her father died. She avoids the locals and usually keeps to herself or hangs out with other transplants in the town. Sebastian also grew up in Walls of Water, but when he returned he became best friends with Paxton and truly her only ally.
You will find romance and friendship and buried family secrets in this story. I love the town that has mist so thick that people catch it in jars to sell. Anyone not local can't even move around until it clears.
The characters are full of different dimensions and interactions that make it so realistic. Sarah Addison Allen also includes some real insight into all the different relationships, even the ones with themselves. How do you reconcile who you were in high school to who you are now? Are you fighting your own nature?
I could chat my way through this story, but I can't give it away. Read this story, you won't be disappointed.
Amazon.com - $14.07
Kindle - $12.99Barnes & Nobles.com - $14.04
Nook - $12.99
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Book Review - Yo Mamma so Extraordinary
Review - Yo Mamma so Extraordinary - a treasury of yo mamma compliments by Zachary Reese and Ethan McCreadie.
Why all the mamma insults? Reese and McCreadie tackle it from another angle, with compliments!
I really enjoyed this book, it made me laugh harder than the yo mamma insults do. The book is also full of fun pictures and the text is all over the place. This book will never bore you.
- Yo mamma has so many cats it's like DAAAAMN! Which one should I pet first?
- Yo momma so thoughtful I didn't even have to ask her to cut the crusts off my PB&J. It's like she just knew I was a no crusts kind of guy.
- Yo momma has such a green thumb. These are probably the most delicious cucumbers I have ever had, and I don't think I've ever seen tomatoes this red. How does she get them to be so red?
- Yo momma so wily, it wasn't until I was in college that I realized her "Virgin Mimosas" were just a clever way to get us to drink more orange juice.
There are funnier ones in the book too that actually get into the cougar mom. I haven't used a star system but this here deserves 5 stars. Go buy a copy! Seriously right now! lol
Amazon.com - $11.01
Barnes & Nobles - $9.81
Monday, April 4, 2011
My Back-Story...
I thought that today I would do a little personal expose. When I was little I went to the First Baptist Church of Owosso and then Bay City. And I LOVED it. Sunday was my favorite day of the week...especially in Owosso. Then I started getting older, making friends. For awhile I went to a Methodist church. Teen years hit and my faith faltered. I did get baptized when I was 14 after my great-grandma Keehn died. I think the death freaked my mom out and we all started going to church again - as I child I had always gone alone. I was enjoying it up until I was actually baptized and my sunday school teacher asked me if I felt filled with the spirit, wasn't it the best feeling ever? I nodded but honestly I felt cold, wet and had water up my nose. That was when I lost my Christian faith.
Many years later, on Halloween night with my first husband I started doing internet searches on withces. I was looking for a spooky story. We were waiting for trick-or-treaters...who never did show up! Anyway I stumbled upon lots of information about modern pagans, witches and wiccans. And it felt like finding home. I started reading after that, Silver Ravenwolf was my first mentor (via her books) and then Scott Cunningham. I met friends, met some crazy people...but even that wasn't a bad experience because that was where I met a lady who is still one of my dearest friends.
As for now my faith still isn't 100%, and I don't like to practice alone. Also living in the boonies means being open about what you practice isn't the safest course of action either.
Maybe someday fate will move me closer to my sisters. But until then I just refuse to put any pressure on myself. One think I love is that this isn't a religion that threatens me with Hellfire for what I don't do. I also don't know if I am a witch, wiccan or pagan. I guess for now I don't think labels are important and I am just me.
Now go over and see Jon at Me vs. College to win his fabulous painting!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, Part Three
Cheers to all of us thieves!
51. Make up a definition for the following silly words...
Fruitgoogle: know where your fruit has been before you commit
Ambytime: When is it time for Ambian...Ambytime!
Asscactus: when your ass hair starts to grow back after shaving.
52. What was the last thing you made with your own hands? Cheeseburgers.
53. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies
54. How many TV’s are in your house? 2
55. What is your favorite thing to do outside? walk in the woods
56. How do you feel when you see a rainbow? amazed!
57. Have you ever dreamt a dream that came true? yes, but the real bummer of that is those dreams are usually mundane tasks like doing the dishes or driving somewhere. Nothing I can ever use.
58. Have you ever been to a psychic/tarot reader? Yes, at the Triple Goddess in Lansing.
59. What is your idea of paradise? Infinite time for reading and hiking.
60. Do you believe in god and if so what is he/she/it like? I think I do, but I don't know that he/she/it has any kind of personality. It may just be an energy force that we try assigning our own ideals to.
61. Do you believe in Hell? Yes, but I believe it is of your own creating.
62. What one thing have you done that most people haven't? Been adopted by 2 different men...which means I have had 3 dads in my lifetime. Mom get a new husband I got a new daddy.
63. What is the kindest thing you have ever done? I don't think I have done much of anything.
64. Have you gone to WTIT's facebook page and hit "like" yet? If not, why not? (No pressure.) No, should I? From what I see...nah!
65. What holiday should exist but doesn't? Mailperson Day...honor all those people that deal with our mail, dogs and sometimes attitudes on a daily basis in all weather.
66. What holiday shouldn't exist but does? Sweethearts Day...isn't Valentine's enough???
67. What's the best joke you ever heard? I never remember jokes after the fact so let me go find one...nope, no luck. What is your funny joke? Help me find one.
68. Where is the most fun place you have EVER been? The Toronto (Or Ottowa) Science Center.
69. Is your hair natural or dyed? Little of both at the moment. I need to dye it again.
70. Do you have any deep dark secrets or are you pretty much up front? I have a couple of secrets but they truly aren't anyone's business. Nothing from my husband tho, the knows me thru and thru.
71. What is under your bed right now? Probably a whole town of dust bunnies.
72. If you were in the Land of Oz would you want to live there or go home? Live there...totally!
73. If you drive do you frequently speed? No, not since I was pulled over and warned...I took that seriously because I truly can't afford the extra insurance or the ticket.
74. What is the world's best song to dance to? Macarena?
75. What song was on the last time you danced with someone? Oh gosh...probably something of the Kincaid's...I think that is the last show Chris and I saw.
The 30 Days of Advocacy Against Witch Hunts is still going on. Go on over there to see what you can do.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
What you Can Do...
What you can do to to support the real witches and accused witches in the world:
South African Pagan Rights Aliance Page - go here to download a letter to sign and send to "South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) between March 29 and April 27."
Mrs. B of Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom fame is hosting a fundraising here. Less than £50 to go to reach her goal of £200.
Post your own blog to raise awareness.
Follow Touchstone Advocacy on Twitter.
Tell all your friends about witch hunts going on in the world.
Hold a wake with your friends for people who have died in these ongoing witch hunts.
Light a candle each day for the people who had died and people who are in trouble.
--Information from The South African Pagan Rights Alliance Page.
--Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom for inspiration and information.
--Again please give thru Mrs. B to the Stepping Stones of Nigeria.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Witches in India?
From what I can see the 2 most known areas for abuse in the name of witchcraft is in Africa and India. I have been hearing a lot about Africa, so I decided a momentary spotlight on India was in order.The best targets are the widowed, poor and even ugly women. Women are still 2nd class citizens in India. You will see many cases of the witch in question being a widow refusing to give up her husband's land, or a single woman refusing a neighbor's advances. Or simply an older woman who simply uses up more resources than she creates...especially in times of famine.
Ramond Fisman is quoted in an article in the Times that creating a pension for elderly women would eliminate the limited resources cause of witch accusations...it would give these women some protection.
Bhuri Bai was accused by an Ojha (kind of a preacher/wise man) of the village of being responsible through witchcraft for the death of a young boy. During the burning of the funeral pyre the villagers came together to attack her. She was a lucky one to have her husband to save her, but they were forced to leave their home.
Changes in the law unfortunately do more to punish the accused than stop the attacks. If a woman is accused of witchcraft, they want to remove her to a prison for up to 5 years for her own protection. While the Ojha receive nothing in punishment, and the actual attackers, if arrested at all receive less than a year or nothing but a warning. Clearly some humanitarian work needs to be done here.
Between 2001-2006 about 700 women have been killed after being accused of witchcraft, and that is only in East India. Police rarely step in to help, telling people to work it out for themselves. How terrifying to live in a place where those whose jobs are to protect offer no protection. Keep these women in your thoughts and prayers.
Global Giving has numerous charities in India. Recently they raised over $8,000 in legal aid. Click here to see what you can do.
Resources:
BBC News
Religious Tolerance.org
The Times Online
The Women News Network
RT Question More
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Witch Discrimination OK?
Carol A. Smith was allegedly fired from TSA for being a witch. I've read a couple articles on this topic and basically her coworkers were uncomfortable with her religious preference. Her firing was based on her refusal to go to mediation to defend and discuss her religion. She is quoted as saying "would have I have to go to mediation if I were jewish?" And that is a good point. Everyone would be up in arms if she were part of a "recognized" religion. Since she is a witch, we should just accept it.What I find hilarious about these stories, is that by saying she was casting spells on co-workers, they are announcing their own belief in witchcraft. What I don't like is that if a person is having a bad day - and we all do at some point - they feel justified in blaming someone they know who practices witchcraft. How lovely to no longer have to take personal responsibility. I'm sure now that Carol is gone, her co-workers never have anything bad happen.
I hope she wins this lawsuit. Discrimination of any kind really need to stop now. We have bigger problems in this world than what religion someone practices, what sexual orientation they have, or any disabilities or race.
Again I want to send you all to go see Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom as she has really great posts for the 30 days of Advocacy Against Witch Hunts.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Witch Hunts???
Today begins 30 days of advocacy against witch hunts. I see quite often from Mrs. B (of Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom fame) articles about honest to god, real witch hunts still going on. A lot of them are in Africa, but there are still problems here. Not much of a surprise considering you are still encouraged to hide if you are gay, jewish, islamic or anything out of the "norm" - god forbid you are pagan, you'll have everyone after you.
Today I want to share a couple of great blogs that are featuring articles on this topic.
These are great blogs that I enjoy reading on any given today. Today they are especially deep articles that will tug at your heart and make you think.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday Stealing: The 5000 Question Meme, Part Two
Cheers to all of us thieves!
26. Who has done something today to show they care about you?
Dick bought the weight watchers dark chocolate raspberry ice cream bars that I like.
27. Do you have a lot to learn?More than I can even imagine
28. If you could learn how to do three things just by wishing and not by working what would they be?
make jewelry, paint with acrylics, and how to write computer code
29. Which do you remember the longest: what other people say, what other people do or how other people make you feel?
how they make me feel.
30. What are the key ingredients to having a good relationship?
honesty, love, trust and commitment
31. What 3 things do you want to do before you die?
travel across the ocean, see my grandkids, drive across the country
32. What three things would you want to die to avoid doing?
cleaning my bathroom, cleaning up animal poop, watching the world end in a fiery storm.
33. Is there a cause you believe in more than any other cause?
Early childhood education-you can't say education is key with one hand and take away funding with the other
34. What does each decade make you think of:
that's a lot of decades. 40s&50s nostalgia, 60s free love, 70s ass ugly colors, 80s big hair, 90s big hair bands, 00s wish they were the 90s, 10s wishing it was the 80s.
35. Which decade do you feel the most special connection to and why?
40s & 50s, just love the movies and the ideal of the housewife and family unit. Like everyone knew what their lot in life was, it wasn't so hard with limitless choices we have now.
36. What is your favorite oldie/classic rock song?
Too much time on my hands - by Styx.
37. What country do you live in and who is the leader of that country?
United States and Wal-Mart...wait I mean Obama.
If you could say any sentence to the current leader of your country what would it be?
I wish I could trust you.
38. What's your favorite TV channel to watch in the middle of the night?
Used to be TVLand, now netflix Roseanne reruns.
39. What Disney villain are you the most like and why?
I can't think of one, because they all have crazy ambition and I don't have any.
40. Have you ever been a girl scout/boy scout?
no, we couldn't afford it.
41. If you were traveling to another continent would you rather fly or take a boat?
Boat! Let's go on a cruise and drink lots of alcohol, eat lots of food and soak up lots of sun.
42. Why is the sky blue during the day and black at night?
the sky is blue due to something about refracting sunrays. The night sky is dark cause the earth is in the way of the sun and our side is in shadow.
43. What does your name mean?
Angel - lol not real difficult.
44. Would you rather explore the deeps of the ocean or outer space?
Ocean
45. Word association - What is the first word that comes to mind when you see the word:
Air:water
Meat:cleaver
Different:me
Pink:panther
Deserve:money
White:black
Elvis:presley
Magic:wand
Heart:beat
Clash:titans
Pulp:fiction
46. If you could meet any person in the world who is dead who would you want it to be?
Henry VIII
47. What if you could meet anyone who is alive?
John Saul
48. Is there a movie that you love so much you could watch it everyday?
Waitress, The 10th Kingdom, SuperTroopers, The Other Guys and the Invention of Lying
49. You are going to be stuck alone in an elevator for a week. What do you bring to do?
Bag full of books
50. Have you ever saved someone's life or had your life saved?
No I have had a blessedly calm life.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Review - Tin Man
I recently signed us up for Netflix. It has made vast improvements since the last time I belonged, lots of instant movies and shows to watch. Only $7.99 a month, add $2 to get 1 DVD at a time in the mail, too. We are all enjoying it. The kids are watching Oswald and Diego, Chris and I are enjoying Futurama and I am exploring all sorts of stuff.
I stumbled upon Tin Man a few days ago, and sat down to start watching it last night. It stars Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Kathleen Robertson, and Raoul Trujillo. Zooey is basically Dorothy, she goes by DG (Dorothy Gale) and lives in rural Kansas with whom she thinks are here parents. After going thru a tornado the the O.Z., she meets Glitch (Alan Cumming) who isn't really a straw man but is missing his brain. They rescue the Tin Man - which is another way of saying police man who is played by Neal McDonough. The Tin Man is not missing his heart but is understandably limited in his openness. And finally they get their cowardly lion, played by Roul Trujillo who has a fantastic ability common to his people to see the future and read peoples minds.
DG is a long lost princess sent to our world until she reached a safe age and could come back and defeat her evil sister (Kathleen Robertson). She never felt she fit in, and she has these dreams that are increasing in frequency. And then her adventure begins. Will she find her parents, defeat her sister, get back her memories?
This was the best interpretation for the Wizard of Oz I've seen. I love the extra depth the characters have. The reality mixed with the magical. And the visual depictions were very pleasing to the eye. I think the cast spent a lot of time in a green room, but the results were gorgeous and sometimes haunting.
If you have Netflix - click the picture above and go see this movie. If you don't have it yet, they do offer a free 1 month trial. Honestly I think it is well worth the money. Much cheaper than cable, and while it does have to reload (sometimes frequently when using the WII), it is no worse than commercial breaks. And yes you can watch it on the WII, PS3, Xbox, computer, and networked TVs and Blue-Ray players. It says you can have up to 6 unique devices.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Costume Super Center Review
Costume Super Center was kind enough to let me review one of their costumes. After much searching, we finally settled on Spiderman - I knew he would want that but it was fun to look. About the website I would like to say they have it organized great, it is easy to browse and you can also do a search if you know exactly what you want.
The costume arrived within a week of placing the order. Christopher was so excited he wore it from the time we got home on Thursday until it was time to dress for school on Friday. Seriously, he slept in it.
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