My most recent blog entries….
Movie Review: Thor (2011) – A Hammer-Dropping Lesson in Humility
Written by Ashley E. Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne, J. Michael Straczynski, Mark Protosevich, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack KirbyDirected by Kenneth Branagh For years, I did not know that J. Michael Straczynski was part of the writing team for Thor. It makes sense, as the story here has his usual balance of drama and…
Book Review: The CBGB Conspiracy by Gabriel Rotello – Music, Mystery, and 1970s NYC
Note: Thank you to NetGalley, Köehler Books, and author Gabriel Rotello for the advance reader copy of this book. This review will also be posted on NetGalley. What follows is my unbiased review of the book. Ah, New York City in the 1970s… It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Unfortunately,…
Audiobook Review – The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg, and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema by Paul Fischer – The Power of Visionary Directors
Note: Thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books, and author Paul Fischer for the advance reader copy of this book. This review will also be posted on NetGalley. What follows is my unbiased review of the book. The studio system in Hollywood grew out of a need to have large buildings in which to build sets. This…
Travel
Travel with me around the world. Spend time hiking, looking for a geocache, or just sight-seeing.
Movies
Science Fiction is my favorite, but I love all kinds of movies. Check out some of what I love and some of what I hate. You might find your new favorite film!
Books
More than just science-fiction! Tear-jerkers, historical fiction, biographies, politics, and more!
Television
Shows old and new. DVD releases and streaming. So much to choose from – is it worth your time? You might find your new favorite show!
Personal Stories
Musings for the day, inspired by my personal experiences here. Reflections and memories. Want to know more about me? This will clue you in.
Geocaching
My favorite hobby. At times I’m obsessed. It takes me to all kinds of interesting and beautiful places.
About Me
Hello there! My name is Patti. I spent most of my life in the shadow of New York City on suburban Long Island. After 39 years, I found true happiness on a mountain in rural New Hampshire.
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