The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh this book…this amazing book. Not only is it completely TRUE, but I think I ran through every emotion possible. I was sad for Henrietta’s…
On girls, boys, men and women
Um…NO. This is the official AP headline for the story about Taylor Swift’s quest to win as many awards for “smooching on the porch swing” songs as she can. I know this because many news outlets kept the same headline….
Ding 39!
Today is my birthday! Tonight we’re converging upon a little Italian joint in Marlton to celebrate the beginning of year 39. /jackbenny Thirty-nine isn’t bugging me 1/10th as much as 35 did. I think I’m just coming to grips with…
Surviving Facebook during the Presidential Election Cycle
So all of our usual suspects are prepping for the 2012 presidential run. Yay for them. However, this will likely make my Facebook a vast wasteland of ill-informed rhetoric and hurtful statements. I don’t get it. I’d never say anything…
I actually LIKED Cowboys and Aliens!
WM and I saw Cowboys and Aliens last week as part of a special advance screening. Working for a dying industry has its benefits! I expected absolutely nothing from this movie. I expected to walk out 20 minutes in. Because…
Onward: Grande low-fat half-caff story of how Starbucks survived and thrived
Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the story of how Howard Schultz, once he became CEO (sorry, Howard, but I capitalize it) of Starbucks…
