We come to it at last-- my favorite genres in all the bookish world. Science Fiction and fantasy. They make up the bulk of my reading every year, and 2020 was no exception. I found plenty of incredible books with writing that took my breath away, compelling characters I couldn't get enough of, and stories … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Circe
Book Review: Circe
Circe by Madeline Miller Fantasy 393 pages Published in April 2018, by Little, Brown and Company Most readers know of the mythological witch, Circe, from her appearance in The Odyssey, in which she turns the wily Odysseus's men into swine before seducing Odysseus himself and keeping him on her island of Aiaia for a … Continue reading Book Review: Circe
Sunday Sum-Up: March 1, 2020
Quick update today. I was given yet another free camera at work. Sometimes, people will just drop things off because they don't know what to do with the camera gear they inherit. This time, it was an Olympus 35 SP rangefinder with a 42mm f/1.7 lens. These were made from the late 1960s to the … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 1, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Busy week! And one full of adulting. I had a dentist's appointment. I got the car's oil changed. I filed my taxes. Did laundry. Dusted and swept. All that boring stuff. I'm hoping this week brings less not-fun stuff. Like a day where I can sleep in. That would be great. Obligatory Mina Photo: On … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
Another quiet week here. I've been busy with work, reading, and writing. Or trying to write. I keep being distracted. By cats. You see, when you sit down in front of the computer to spend an hour writing, one or both of the cats-- no matter how deeply they seem to be sleeping-- will suddenly … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
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