The news is the news, and I will comment more later, but let’s face it - one does not live on the news alone; if you do, it’s going to eventually drive you nuts. One needs diversion in order to maintain perspective. And if Jamelle Bouie and Frank Bruni can do this, so can I.
Just finished watching the first episode of The First Lady and am blown away, again, at how fantastic Viola Davis is. Not taking anything away from the other two, but she knocks it outa the park. Also discovered Outlander two weeks ago and am hooked. I haven't finished Season 5 of Better Call Saul, and am recording 6. I love, love how Jimmy came up with his new name, Saul Goodman, " 'S-All good, man!"
Thank you, TC. When I lived in California, I was treated to an evening at the Magic Castle with a group of friends. Later when I shared with a good friend, now living In Milwaukee but who grew up in LA, she told me that during college she had a pass to the Magic Castle. I am now living in Calgary and it has been snowing all day! Not exactly an LA experience. It was an evening to remember! I moved back here in July and really miss my friends. I loved Outlander and am looking forward to seeing more.
I binged on Breaking Bad during the pandemic early days. Now my sister and I are catching up with Better Call Saul. Thank you for your recommendations.
It was time for many of us to have some great recommendations for books and movies! I found you on HCR’s letters. I will look for your books.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who reads all the Dam Busters books. Agreed about Holland. Just finished Tooze's book about Nazi economy last month.
I marked the 80th anniversary tonight by watching "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" which has great flying sequences and a Dalton Trumbo script. It's a rare wartime movie that actually understates the awful Japanese reprisals to the Chinese who helped the Yank fliers escape. Told my daughter, who enjoyed the picture, and remembered Leon Ames from "Meet Me in St. Louis", that the character he played helped to save the Franklin (and won the Navy Cross) while the movie still playing in theaters in 1945.
Got a copy of "Apollo Murders" and will read it soon, thank you very much.
Dang it, Tom, you're costing me money.....but as you mentioned, Max Hastings cannot be missed.....and I threw in James Holland's books as well - in for a penny and all that.....
How on earth do you find the time to do it all? I am immersed in another thriller and despite not wanting to put it down, I DO have to sleep sometime! LOL!
Thanks TC. I'm about to start The Dawn of Everything and will be looking for a history break after that.
Just finished watching the first episode of The First Lady and am blown away, again, at how fantastic Viola Davis is. Not taking anything away from the other two, but she knocks it outa the park. Also discovered Outlander two weeks ago and am hooked. I haven't finished Season 5 of Better Call Saul, and am recording 6. I love, love how Jimmy came up with his new name, Saul Goodman, " 'S-All good, man!"
I just started watching Outlander. So far I’m loving it!
Thank you, TC. When I lived in California, I was treated to an evening at the Magic Castle with a group of friends. Later when I shared with a good friend, now living In Milwaukee but who grew up in LA, she told me that during college she had a pass to the Magic Castle. I am now living in Calgary and it has been snowing all day! Not exactly an LA experience. It was an evening to remember! I moved back here in July and really miss my friends. I loved Outlander and am looking forward to seeing more.
I binged on Breaking Bad during the pandemic early days. Now my sister and I are catching up with Better Call Saul. Thank you for your recommendations.
It was time for many of us to have some great recommendations for books and movies! I found you on HCR’s letters. I will look for your books.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who reads all the Dam Busters books. Agreed about Holland. Just finished Tooze's book about Nazi economy last month.
I marked the 80th anniversary tonight by watching "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" which has great flying sequences and a Dalton Trumbo script. It's a rare wartime movie that actually understates the awful Japanese reprisals to the Chinese who helped the Yank fliers escape. Told my daughter, who enjoyed the picture, and remembered Leon Ames from "Meet Me in St. Louis", that the character he played helped to save the Franklin (and won the Navy Cross) while the movie still playing in theaters in 1945.
Got a copy of "Apollo Murders" and will read it soon, thank you very much.
I read the two Bs as well.....great minds.....
Dang it, Tom, you're costing me money.....but as you mentioned, Max Hastings cannot be missed.....and I threw in James Holland's books as well - in for a penny and all that.....
Thanks!
How on earth do you find the time to do it all? I am immersed in another thriller and despite not wanting to put it down, I DO have to sleep sometime! LOL!