Category Archives: movie

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

     The Hunger Games is the first novel of Suzanne Collins‘ futuristic, dystopian trilogy. America has fallen apart and taken new form as Panem under leadership of the Capitol. President Snow resides over twelve impoverished districts that are being … Continue reading

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Albert Nobbs Starring Glenn Close

     My husband and I just finished watching ‘Albert Nobbs‘ starring Glenn Close and based upon the novella by George Moore. To be able to say “my husband and I” after watching a film such as this carries with … Continue reading

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Albert Nobbs Starring Glenn Close

     My husband and I just finished watching ‘Albert Nobbs‘ starring Glenn Close and based upon the novella by George Moore. To be able to say “my husband and I” after watching a film such as this carries with … Continue reading

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Zach Helm’s Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Starring Dustin Hoffman

     You might shake your head or skip this blogpost the very moment you read the following statement, but know that I mean it with my entire heart. I hope you’ll continue reading to understand why that is. My … Continue reading

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Zach Helm’s Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Starring Dustin Hoffman

     You might shake your head or skip this blogpost the very moment you read the following statement, but know that I mean it with my entire heart. I hope you’ll continue reading to understand why that is. My … Continue reading

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The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran

Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading

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The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran

Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading

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15 Hours of a Public Enemy’s LIFE Making a Magical Monopoly

I have been SO busy lately, there is simply too much to blog about! However, I’ll highlight some of the daily monuments for journaling purposes. Last Friday, I got to talk on a morning radio show with some friends from … Continue reading

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Everybody do the YMCA!

Aaron and I took our cars in to be repaired on the same day last week, then went to Ottumwa and hung out. One week later, we both get our cars back and we go to Ottumwa again! I think … Continue reading

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The Icy Age of The Lost Island

In case you didn’t know, the Lost Island waterpark is called so because of Google Maps. Okay, maybe not in all actuality, but in my case, yes. I’ve been up to Lost Island a few times before and had no … Continue reading

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