I haven’t been paying much attention to new releases recently, so I was unaware that Michael Connelly has a new book out. It’s called The Black Box and is the latest in the Harry Bosch series. Although the Bosch books have mostly lost their shine for me, I still find them more entertaining than other [...]
I used to take piano lessons a long time ago, and am now thinking about getting into it again. But instead of buying a full-sized piano, I’m going to start with an electronic keyboard, which is both more manageable and more affordable. I’ve seen plenty of good deals on splendid keyboards and accessories, so I’m [...]
I’m currently debating whether or not I should get a Kindle Fire. I currently have a Kindle Keyboard and an iPad, and am wondering if the Fire would end up being a perfect combination of both devices. On the plus side for the Kindle Keyboard is the E-Ink technology and the fact that the device [...]
I have always harbored an interest in drums. I think they look and sound cool, and am under the impression that they’re easier to pick up than other instruments, such as the piano or violin. I’m even thinking of buying a set so my son and I can learn simultaneously. I’ve been checking various online [...]
I often send flowers to friends and relatives to mark birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, and other special occasions. But despite my familiarity with sending flowers to usa cities practically once a month, I never really know what I’m saying with particular blooms. I’m hoping the novel The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh can help. [...]
I’m a huge F. Scott Fitzgerald fan, so I was thrilled to hear that there’s a “new autobiography” coming out. I put those words in quotes because the volume is not really an autobiography in the strictest sense of the word; it’s more of a collection of essays. And the essays aren’t new to the [...]
I would really love to start a journal that I can give to my son when he’s older, but I’m just terrible at thinking up topics to write about. That’s why I’m very interested in this Story of a Lifetime Journal that I saw over at www.personalcreations.com. The book is bound in brown leather, has [...]
I lead such a sedentary lifestyle that it’s no wonder I’m having trouble losing weight. I’m either sitting at my computer typing all day or lying in bed reading a book. I try to work in a bit of physical activity each day, but that 45 minutes or an hour simply isn’t enough to make [...]
Did you know that some people believe that you can tell a lot about someone’s personality by “reading” their face? Apparently this is some ancient Chinese tradition, and folks swear that it works! This book by Jean Haner has gotten a lot of positive reviews, which kind of makes me want to try it — [...]
I would love to be able to make my own scrumptious desserts. I occasionally have dinner parties, and things usually go well until it’s time for dessert — at which point, I end up defrosting a cheesecake or something. Wouldn’t it be much better to be able to whip up a fancy Mocha Almond Praline [...]