Category Archives: On The Nightstand

I’ve been traveling again this week – several days in Phoenix – and have been able to finish a couple of new books as a result.  I’m still working my way through “The Forgotten War” by Clay Blair but, at … Continue reading →

I consider myself a relatively well educated individual – holding both undergraduate and graduate degrees.  I’m relatively well read – with history being one of my favorite topics – and I work to stay informed on current affairs.  I’ve lived … Continue reading →

In my last post, I recommended that you have something light and frothy and fun to read once you’re done with the Southern Reach Trilogy.  As I was getting ready for my trip, about halfway through the 2nd book – … Continue reading →

  I’ve been traveling all week for work and I have to say – nothing in this world feels as good as coming home.  There was a time – long ago – when I enjoyed business travel – particularly international … Continue reading →

  I mentioned that I’d picked up several new series while my Facebook account was deactivated.  This is one – Area X:  The Southern Reach Trilogy – consisting of “Annihilation”, “Authority” and “Acceptance”.  I used my travel time this week … Continue reading →

  There’s a scene in Bull Durham where Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) asks Millie (Jenny Robertson) how “Nuke” Laloosh (Tim Robbins) was in bed.  Millie says “Well, he f**ks like he pitches….sorta all over the place”.  That’s kind of where … Continue reading →

First an apology – it’s been awhile since I’ve put up a post.  I’ve wanted to write but it’s just been one of those weeks – some travel but mainly just busy days – getting home a bit later and … Continue reading →

I promised a quick update on what my next read would be – the answer’s not as simple as I’d hoped it to be.  I mentioned in my post on the Lovegrove novels that I wound up on the floor of … Continue reading →

I’ve been traveling for the last three days – trip to LA for a conference.  The frustrating aspect of traveling – no opportunity to write and post.  The gratifying part – plenty of time to read.  I mentioned in my … Continue reading →

The last few posts have been about books published years ago – volumes that have been waiting patiently in my library for me to pick them up.  I thought I’d spend time on something new tonight – likely something that … Continue reading →