Hell's Angels by Hunter S. Thompson My rating: 2 of 5 stars I read this book was Hunter S. Thompson's first book and I think you can tell. No real sign of "gonzo" journalism here, other than traveling with the Hell's Angel's on runs for a year. It seems very much like straight journalism, like …
Month: April 2013
Zachary
We think we have a ghost. We've named "him" Zachary. Don't know why. We're not sure if it's a spirit or not -- I tend to not believe in such things -- but some odd things do happen. For one thing, both of our cats will stare at a certain spot near our den's door …
A Review of The Day the Martians Came
The Day the Martians Came by Frederik Pohl My rating: 2 of 5 stars I like Frederik Pohl, on average, but this book is below average. It's not even much of an attempt at sci fi -- just loosely related to it. It starts out rather promisingly, with some crashed astronauts finding an underground Martian …
A Review of John Lennon: The Life
John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Whew! I finally finished this 850 page beast of a book. There is so much there, it's so packed with information, that it's hard to recall everything one would want to include in a review. Philip Norman did an outstanding job of …
50 Reasons You Despised George W. Bush’s Presidency: A Reminder on the Day of His Presidential Library Dedication
50 Reasons You Despised George W. Bush's Presidency: A Reminder on the Day of His Presidential Library Dedication | Alternet. This is a truly excellent list and it's spot on. Read and remember!
