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The whimsy is gone. At least, that’s the way it feels. The books have been getting darker and darker. The movies are ever more just Cliff Notes essence of the books, retaining all of the darkness, and less of the light. The biggest obsession over this final book is over who dies and who gets … Read More “Pottermania – Part Four” »
I had just been by my gym to drop off some books for the library’s used book sale. Since it was close to Barnes and Noble, I decided to swing by. Good thing I did. The crowds were already starting to line up to get bracelets which would allow them to purchase their books tonight. … Read More “Pottermania – Part Three” »
Around 1:30 I headed over to the Main Branch of the Greenville County Library. The Harry Potter Party was supposed to start at 2:00, but I had some doubts about my attendance. As I watched the young wizards and witches arrive I realized that my uneasy feelings were right on target. "Hey, Mom! There’s a … Read More “Pottermania – Part Two” »
I confess. I have been whistling John William’s theme from the Harry Potter movies for the past two weeks. I have engaged in idle speculation and conversation about the potential deaths of major characters in the series. I have flaunted my Harry Potter fandom in the face of those who think the series is evil … Read More “Pottermania – Part One” »
Warning: Don’t read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix before going to see the movie. The current big screen outing leaves out so much that loyal HP fans will be a bit dismayed. Rowling’s books have been getting longer and longer. It was inevitable that something was going to get the axe, otherwise … Read More “Harry Potter and the Order of French Fries” »
You’ve never experienced Southern fireworks until you can actually taste it. – Glynda, after a particularly close discharge For the past several years, our Fourth of July Celebration has included dead cow muscle tossed on a grill at our house, then explosives at Glynda’s house when it gets dark. This year followed that similar pattern, … Read More “Red, White, and Boom” »
I am not a child of the 80’s. Transformers was not on my list of Saturday morning cartoons. I still think the terms "AutoBot" and "Decepticon", as well as the names "Megatron" and "Optimus Prime" sound like something a seven year old would have devised. Despite that, and despite myself, I thoroughly enjoyed the new … Read More “More than Meets the Eye” »
Brian: I think the best quote from the movie was “Does he have a plan, or is he just making this up as he goes along?” Me: Are you talking about Jack Sparrow or the scriptwriter? Between the double-triple-quadruple crosses, it was hard to see who was plotting against whom, and what their true motives … Read More “Confusion at World’s End” »
It’s apparently very easy to create a superhero or supervillain. All you need is some random scientific experiment, be it radioactive spider or vague particle physics. The new Spider-Man movie has so much going on that it tends to gloss over important details. We only get a glimpse of the strange lab and weird experiment … Read More “Spidey 3” »
Two excellent excuses for a party – Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo. To honor this Mexican holiday, we made sushi and Mediterranean bites in phyllo dough for our contribution to Chris and Vicky’s party. For this party, each person places a $5 bet on a horse to win. The winner gets to select which … Read More “Cinco de Mayo de Derby” »