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…
Don't fear the weeper
I don’t know exactly when it happened, but I am now a weeper. If I’m happy, I cry. If I’m scared, I cry. If I’m nervous, I cry. If I’m disappointed, I cry. And not the delicate handkerchief-to-corner-of-eye crying. I…
Wordless Wednesday because I have no words to describe my frustration at this
Life's a Beach: forgettable beach read
Life’s a Beach by Claire Cook My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is the story of Ginger, a woman in her early 40’s who makes jewelry and lives in an apartment above her eccentric parents’ garage. Her primary income…
One for the Money is one for the beach bag
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich My rating: 4 of 5 stars This came highly recommended because I was looking for a fizzy beach-type read. Stephanie Plum is a Jersey girl — a REAL one, not a fake-and-bake poser…
