Netflix’s DVD.com just mailed out its 5 BILLIONTH DVD this week. That’s an amazing feat, especially when a large portion of the population doesn’t realize that Netflix still has a DVD subscription service. I’m a proud member of #dvdnation and I earn points for posts…

Didn’t get so much reading done this past week, had lots going on. Had a little foray to the ER for a kidney stone (not fun, but feeling fine now), went to McMenamins Edgefield to see Pink Martini in concert, and then went to a…

Lately, Disney has been full-force remaking many of their animated features into live action films. Just this year alone has seen Dumbo, Aladdin, and The Lion King, with another Maleficent movie due out in October, Lady and the Tramp in December, and Mulan early next…

Trying to get back into the groove of blogging while enjoying my new granddaughter! Brooke Penelope was born July 31, and we are thrilled with all of the new baby snuggles. It’s so fun, but I have a difficult time finding a balance between reading…

I love a good mystery, and ever since I read the Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of the Speckled Band, I have been enamored with the Locked Room concept. Whether it’s an actual locked room, or a group of people stranded in a house or…

I may have been absent from blogging for a while, but I have still been reading up a storm! In fact, I’m smashing my GoodReads goal for the year. My husband’s health is improving and everything is looking very positive on that front. Top Ten…

Sorry for my extended absence, but my husband has been diagnosed with cancer of his eyelid and surrounding area and is looking at surgery and radiation in the very near future. To add to this, I’m working full time grading SAT essays, so I have…

Yes, I know I still need to do my year-end wrap-up, but I still have a college student at home and it’s just been a bit crazy with Christmas and New Year and sending one back to school, getting things picked up, etc. We were…

I read many great Mystery, Suspense, or Thriller books this past year. This is definitely one of my go-to genres, and there are many being published these days. It’s quite difficult to write something that is both surprising and original and will satisfy readers’ insatiable…

One week until Christmas! I am trying to diligently work at completing the reviews I’ve committed to for the remainder of the year. My college students are now home for their winter break and with them have arrived more laundry and dishes and the need…