There are two kinds of people in this world: People who think adrenaline is fun and exciting and a fresh breath of life, and people who think adrenaline is the stuff of anxiety and ulcers. Me, I’m of the ulcer variety. My husband, the former police helicopter pilot? Yeah, he’s a junkie. As a result,…
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Scythe (Arc of a Scythe) Neal Shusterman is known, at least by me, and by the myriad of prestigious agencies that have given him impressive awards, for his incredibly thoughtful and interesting premises. Written in the guise of young adult literature, there is nothing childish about his writing at all. In “Scythe,” Shusterman demonstrates his…
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I’m now old enough for Home Medical Equipment – specifically, a CPAP machine. Along with age comes wisdom. Also, extra body fat, wiry chin hairs, and an inability to distinguish one pop song from another. Me, I got an extra bonus – the ability to snore. I snore loudly and dramatically, so I’m told. My…
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So, Anyway… So anyway….here’s my review of “So Anyway…” If you don’t know who John Cleese is, just stop reading here. Also know that we will never be friends in real life. So Anyway (haha), going on the assumption that you know who he is if you are continuing to read, I will not explain…
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Obviously, I have a website. I’m proud of it: www.loriduffwrites.com. I paid someone to set it up initially, but ever since the very beginning I have changed it and added to it often. It’s one of my children, really, lovingly created out of materials I had on hand. It is very meaningful to me. To…
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Chasing the Moon “Chasing the Moon” by A. Lee Martinez is a strange little book, highly entertaining, and laugh out loud funny. Don’t let its silliness fool you, though. There’s a lot of existential philosophy in there if you pay attention. In this book, all Diana wants is an affordable apartment. She finds one that…
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As I sit here typing, I am in a hotel room. I’m someone who doesn’t generally travel much, but I have been living out of a lot of suitcases lately. It’s not that I’m opposed to travel. The idea appeals to me greatly. There are a lot of places in the world I’d like to…
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Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection “Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodly Perfection” by A.J. Jacobs chronicles the authors attempts to research and implement the best health advice out there. He starts out, in terms of health, your basic desk jockey. Aware of cholesterol and fiber and protein,…
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