Category Archives: Books, Film, and TV

Ever since we moved to the new apartment and bought a new book shelf, I’ve been very aware that I have a lot of books to get through. Through a series of fortunate events, I’ve come to own several books … Continue reading →

So, finally, after years of being inundated with advertisements, glowing endorsements and media reports about its ability to create frenzy amongst pre-teens, I have read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Okay, so strictly speaking, I didn’t read it – … Continue reading →

Here’s my recommendation of the week: if you have a life, write a life story. Okay, I know, I know. Some of you might complain you’re not good writers or good spellers or your life is boring. But come on, … Continue reading →

I am currently reading the book The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived, a book that was inspired (at least partially) by Michael Hart’s The 100: A Ranking of the 100 Most Influential People Who Ever Lived, which is … Continue reading →

My wife and I have been watching a rotating selection of TV shows lately. We get the shows from Netflix, and watch them in order. I can’t help but notice that, sometimes, when we start an episode, we let the … Continue reading →