Why “Not Dead and Not for Sale” is this Generation’s “No One Here Gets Out Alive”

No lack of substance here (literally). True, some readers, reviewers and fans might be disappointed by the terse, tenuous and to-the-point chapters of Scott Weiland’s autobiography. However, I found his memoir insightful and edifying. I think he was wise to say just enough and the Read More …

For Late Nighters, Insomniacs and Early Risers, Michael Connelly Never Fails

I have been reading Harry Bosch novels for years and also enjoy the Amazon series “Bosch.” “Trunk Music” was the first Connelly book I read and have not stopped reading him since. His attention to detail in investigations is authentic, superb and on the level Read More …

Agatha Christie and the Mystery of Mindfulness

“The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes. ” – Agatha Christie Years ago I read a book by Thich Nhat Hanh entitled the “Miracle of Mindfulness.” As someone who has had the humbling task of washing dishes domestically without Read More …

Why James Dean Will Never Die and Be 4Ever Cool

Too Fast To Live, Too Young to Die: James Dean’s Final Hours Keith Elliot Greenberg “Still looking for that blue jean, baby queen Prettiest girl I ever seen See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean…” (James Dean) – David Essex from the song Read More …

A Curious Man Who Asked What’s the Strangest Thing You Know?

“This world is all a fleeting show, For man’s illusion given.” – Thomas Moore   A Review of Neal Thompson’s A Curious Man – The Strange & Brilliant Life of Robert “Believe It or Not!” Ripley  by Michael P. Naughton I was raised on Ripley’s Read More …