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February 20, 2016
Book Review 'The Year of Magical Thinking' by Joan Didion
Joan Didion was a Renaissance woman in the 60s and 70s, the early days of the subjective literary news penned New Journalism. In effect, this style of reporting embedded the writer, so deeply into the story that the author became part of it. Clearly documented, Ms. Didion’s literature as well as her life exhibited a level of strength few women were brave enough to display in those days. Generally speaking, her work continues to be an important contribution to the changing ideal of the modern...
February 19, 2016
Book Review 'Freud’s Mistress' by Karen Mack & Jennifer Kaufman
Sigmund Freud remains the father of modern day psychoanalysis, regardless of his notoriety and contributions, Freud suffered from several addictions from tobacco to cocaine, nevertheless, there is reason to conclude he suffered from another.
Eventually, either due to his mental state or the substance abuse, he developed agoraphobia and feared leaving his home and avoided appearing in public. Obviously, his students and colleagues came to him; ultimately, most all of his brilliant work transpi...
February 18, 2016
Book Review 'Killer, Come Hither' by Louis Begley
The circumstances beg the reader to examine... What would you be willing or insane enough to risk to avenge the murder of the most important person in your life?In any event, when it comes to stories, there is nothing new. Our struggles are age old therefore; unique stories must come through the complexity of the characters and the author's intricate knowledge of the real-life circumstances that effect the imaginary vision and the fictional characters. I enjoy books with characters that are r...
February 17, 2016
Audio Book Review ‘Girl On The Train’ by Paula Hawkins
The top-selling psychological thriller for 2015 is none other than Paula Hawkins’ Girl on the Train. In a genre historically dominated by men Paula Hawkins among other notable female writers are moving in and they are not sitting at the back of the train.Personally, I love this book. The suspense is spellbinding, but it is the magnificently synthesized psychological dysfunction of the cast that is oddly addictive. I am not too embarrassed to admit that over the summer I listened to the comple...
Yosemite: A Bird's-Eye View
With an eye in the sky, this drone video by Falcon Media Solutions, provides a stunning look at the gorgeous nature America proudly preserves and protects at Yosemite National Park.
Video: Falcon Media Solutions
February 16, 2016
Book Review ‘The Sociopath Next Door’ by Martha Stout
12 Million Americans are sociopaths therefore, every time you find yourself in a group of 25 people you can expect there is at least one individual without a conscience.Contrary to popular belief, according to Martha Stout in her book The Sociopath Next Door, only about 20% of these people are in prison. Sociopaths are smart and the psychological game they play is not always illegal and even when it is, the authorities rarely get involved and civil attorneys seem to be very reluctant.
Co...
February 15, 2016
Book Review ‘The Stranger’ by Harlan Coben
The internet is a scary frontier and not a day goes by that we do not learn of a negative incident involving the web.However, most of these situations involve unsavory, cruel, or even sick individuals on social media. Under those circumstances, most of us now know the risks and take precautions to alleviate some of our exposure.
On the other hand, what about the crevices in cyberspace where we do not expect a dark faceless stranger to be hiding? After all, outside of social media and beyond a...
February 13, 2016
Gluten Free Flourless Cake
Divine Chocolate & Almond Gluten-Free Cake
1 cup whipping cream1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar10 squares( 1oz each) unsweetened chocolate6 squares( 1oz each) semisweet chocolate6 eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup strong coffee1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon of salt1/2 cup sliced almonds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8-inch round or equivalent cake pan with baking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat wit...
February 9, 2016
Book Review ‘Baltimore Blues’ by Laura Lippman
Tess Monoghan is ritualistic, quirky, and unrefined, not quite as brash as Janet Evonovich’s, Stephanie Plum, but, a strong no fuss female who finds comfort in searching out the negative in everything and everyone. In Tess’s world, all this, combines with her clever, observant qualities, and equals an entertaining character. Starting at the beginning always appeals to me; reissued in January, 2015, Baltimore Blues is the first installment in the Tess Monoghan series, which is gain...
February 8, 2016
Book Review ‘The Way of Men’ by Jack Donovan
Is the author, crazy, extreme or realistic? How important is the traditional male role? Is masculinity critical? Is there a tribal instinct that drives heterosexual men to strive to impress one another rather than women?Ideals about men and women are changing. An issue we once approached with humor, now, in a society focused on political correctness, the theory takes on new meaning. For better or worse, there is a school of thought that questions the wisdom in the movement towards a softer mo...
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