A detour from my "Best Book Ever" series I've got Fiesta on the brain from recently featuring Ernest Hemingway. What comes to mind when I think of Spain? Arid terrain? Majestic forts? The running of the bulls? Pamplona is home to it all. Though visited long ago in 2012, the city has a special magic. … Continue reading Pamplona -Home of La Fiesta
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Best Book Ever: The Sun Also Rises vs. Diary
The theme of this match? Disillusionment. Whether from surviving a world war or losing your lover -or maybe both, the characters in these novels persist against the malaise of existence with some memorable moments along the way. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Set in the 1920s and following the Great War, the protagonists … Continue reading Best Book Ever: The Sun Also Rises vs. Diary
Best Book Ever: Sally Lockhart Vs. Cormoran Strike
Wow, after the powerhouse of last week's match-up, this one feels lackluster, but make no mistake, I love both of these books. Will the modern day Londoner win out against the 19th century version? Let's find out. The Sally Lockhart Chronicles by Phillip Pullman A few contenders on the list feel too childish to be … Continue reading Best Book Ever: Sally Lockhart Vs. Cormoran Strike
Best Book Ever: The Shining Vs. The Hot Zone
How do the terrors of Stephen King's ghosts stack up against the real world terror of the ebola virus?
The Best Book I've Ever Read
If you sat down and tried to pick you favorite book of all time, could you? For me, I need a little more detailed process to pick.
Book Reviews: Quarter Four
Quarter Four! The end of the year is upon us, and I indeed met my goal of reading 50 books this year! Like Quarter Three, Quarter Four books were less than stunning, and I'm bound to reflect why am I reading so many books if I don't like many of them? Much of it boils … Continue reading Book Reviews: Quarter Four
Our Wedding: An Exercise in Minimalism
Don't want to plan an outrageously large wedding? Here's how we DIY'd our special day with a little help from vendors.
Book Reviews: Quarter Three
Oh my gosh, did you know it's basically already October? How did that even happen? In Quarter Three, I read a lot of books. 17 to be exact. Unfortunately, I didn't read very many good books. Several perfectly entertaining but mostly bland. Aside from my continuation through the wide world of Stephen King, there's really … Continue reading Book Reviews: Quarter Three
How to Pack for Overseas Vacay
A HowTo guide for the overseas traveler. Want to know what to bring on an overseas vacation and how to bring it? Learn here.
Cinque Terre: The Five Town Trek
Cinque Terre, a tale of five beautiful towns on the Italian coast serving up picturesque shots, beautiful hikes, and amazing seafood.