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#Review Doctor Who 10th Doctor Specials #SaveTheDay

There were 3 specials:

The Planet of the Dead which could be skipped. It had really great and funny moments between the Doctor and UNIT, contrary to his normal interactions with them in his 10th incarnation. But I hated the ending and thought it took away from the Doctor's character. It really just didn't mesh with what the character arc we've already seen. Plus I really didn't like Lady Christina.

Waters of Mars. Excellent, oh just fantastic. This is also a very dark episode, very very dark an...

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I have the strangest thoughts, I admit it. For a couple weeks I wondered about what to call people who are fans of certain countries.

If you're a fan of all things English (British) you're an Anglophile.
If you're a fan of all things French you're a Francophile.

What if you're a fan of all things American? Are you an Americaophile? What about all things Canadian? Canukophile? All things Spanish? Spanophile? None of those really make sense. Anyone? Anyone?

Inquiring minds want to know!

#Review Doctor Who Series 4 #SaveTheDay

Oh, where to begin. Where oh where...Christmas Special! Voyage of the Damned was the Christmas Special where the Doctor didn't have a companion but a space ship replication of the Titanic rammed through the TARDIS. They never did explain how that happened or how the TARDIS was fixed. I watched it, didn't have to, probably won't rewatch it.

Let's skip ahead. Donna Noble.

The overall arc wasn't about the Doctor (though it was, it really was) but more about Donna. His best friend, the woman who br...

Friday Recipe: Spiced Cider

It's fall/autumn and it's time to warm up with a lovely glass of cider. Found this as I was searching for Halloween recipes on Cooking Light. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)Ingredients5 cups apple cider 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 whole clove 1 (1/2-inch-thick) orange slice 1 (1/2-inch-thick) lemon slice 1/2 cup brandy 6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (optional) Preparation Combine cider, cinnamon stick, clove, orange slice, and lemon slice in a medium saucepan; bring to...

#Review Doctor Who Series 3 #SaveTheDay

Running. Not in the let's go for a run or even let's run from the bad guys who are trying to kill us for a wide variety of reasons and/or turn us into pick-your-creature. Running from ...that's the theme of Series 3, of all of them actually. Running.

It's the first word the Doctor uttered in this new series, the very first word we hear out of him in Series 1's Rose. "Run!" And he hasn't stopped since.

The Doctor is running and he's so damn good at it he can't stop. Or doesn't want to. Or both.

S...

Friday Recipe: Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Tis the season! The Halloween season! And who doesn't like cookies?

Prep Time: 20 MinutesCook Time: 20 MinutesReady In: 1 Hour 20 MinutesServings: 36Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners' sugar3 tablespoons milk1 tablespo...

#BookBlast Romancing the Stars by Kacey Hammell

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#BookBlast for Kelly Gendron's #newrelease Broken Fences

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#Review Doctor Who Series 2 #SaveTheDay

So, Series 2 of Doctor Who. I admit, after the heartbreaking ending of Series 1, I needed a couple days to continue on. Am I glad I did. Before I sat down and watched as the Doctor, was my favorite; he's still the crazy, talkative Doctor I love but now I see so, so much more after watching and emphasizing with the Ninth Doctor. (And if you haven't seen David Tennant in Spies of Warsaw , do so. The Alan Furst book is fantastic and I think the adaption wasn't...

Friday Recipe: Deviled Chicken Lollipops

Deviled Chicken Lollipops. Not as easy as I usually post, but it's definitely something tasty to eat during the (now) cool autumn days. For some reason I see these as a Sunday afternoon treat. No idea why!

Prep Time: 20 min
Inactive Prep Time: --
Cook Time: 25 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 4 to 6 hors d'oeuvres servings

Ingredients:

12 chicken drumettes, skin on
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 slices sandwich sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into...