Book versus Movie

So.I just saw that Judy Barrett’s “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” is going to be made into a movie.Um, why?So far I want to hate the idea. I dislike Andy Samberg and the whole premise (scientist creates machine that makes food fall from the sky) seems so far removed from the charming tale of a grandfather spinning a tall…

Today (March 18) is…

Say it Rah-shay By Mar 18, 2009 1 Comment

…Supreme Sacrifice Day! Having missed National Potato Chip Day (14th), Everything You Think Is Wrong Day (15th) and Everything You Do Is Right Day (16th) I think that this day is perfect for jumping back into bizarre holidays. The other celebration for today is Goddess of Fertility and, er, your services are not needed; it ain’t happening here boo!Anyhoodle, Supreme…

Something’s Coming…

Something’s coming, don’t know when, but it’s soon…* Picture originally appeared on Christina’s Home Remedies Something IS coming. It’s not the hopeful, positive something that Tony sang about after Riff invited him to the dance at the gym (said dance ultimately led to Tony’s death but I digress). No, it’s a something that feels negative, dark, wrong. It’s lurking in…

Booklust or One Book (Original title)

I borrowed this from a blog one night as I tried to sleep but failed miserably.Of course I didn’t stick with “one book”.I don’t remember what site I found this on. Sorry! 1. One book that changed your life – Rosemary Bray’s Unafraid of the Dark. This woman overcame so many obstacles to become a better person.There are some others…

Hidden Talents

or, I am really loving David Lubar. When I met David Lubar last year I wasn’t aware of his books. My sister had gotten an advanced copy of Sleeping Freshman Never Lie that Pop read and must have liked because she borrowed the audio as well. At the time I was too wrapped up in Daisy Meadows and Rainbow Magic…