Grant Hill

Book Review — Lullabies and Alibis

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Lullabies & Alibis: a novel Lullabies and Alibis by Stephanie Lewis is a fun read by the author of the hilarious “Once Upon Your Prime” column. Lewis’…

The Queen’s English

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] What does one do when the Queen’s English will not suffice? I have a semi-well-deserved reputation amongst my friends as being a high ranking official in the local…

Book Review — Landline by Rainbow Rowell

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Landline: A Novel Rainbow Rowell is best known for her young adult novels like “Eleanor and Park” and “Fangirl,” both of which are fabulous reads no matter…

The Whine of the Motorcycle Rider

There are two kinds of people in this world: People who think adrenaline is fun and exciting and a fresh breath of life, and people who think adrenaline is the…

Book Review — Scythe by Neal Shusterman

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Scythe (Arc of a Scythe) Neal Shusterman is known, at least by me, and by the myriad of prestigious agencies that have given him impressive awards, for…

Sleeping with a CPAP

I’m now old enough for Home Medical Equipment – specifically, a CPAP machine. Along with age comes wisdom. Also, extra body fat, wiry chin hairs, and an inability to distinguish…

Book Review — So Anyway…by John Cleese

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] So, Anyway… So anyway….here’s my review of “So Anyway…” If you don’t know who John Cleese is, just stop reading here. Also know that we will never…

White Hat Hacker

Obviously, I have a website.  I’m proud of it: loriduff.wpguy.com/.  I paid someone to set it up initially, but ever since the very beginning I have changed it and added…

Book Review — Chasing the Moon

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Chasing the Moon “Chasing the Moon” by A. Lee Martinez is a strange little book, highly entertaining, and laugh out loud funny. Don’t let its silliness fool…

Home Sweet Hotel Room

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] As I sit here typing, I am in a hotel room. I’m someone who doesn’t generally travel much, but I have been living out of a lot…

Book Review — Drop Dead Healthy

[sg_popup id=”1″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup] Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection “Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodly Perfection” by A.J. Jacobs chronicles the authors attempts…

Get a Job, Kid

“Get a Job, Kid!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve said this in response to a sentence that starts “Mooooomm!  I waaaaant.” Well, my boy finally took my…