Opinion

Sherlock Holmes: Movie Review by Bernie and Sand Pilarski (Dec 28, 2009)

A rainy afternoon and a Christmas treat - Sand and Bernie zip off to the movies to see "Sherlock Holmes."

Ink 12: Sailor Black by Chas Wallace (Dec 28, 2009)

Chas Wallace may have found the black in of his dreams in "Sailor Black."

Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wife: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Dec 21, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews "Book Two of Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wife", by Sigrid Undset.

The Superstress Solution : Book Review by Wendy Robards (Dec 14, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Superstress Solution," by Roberta Lee, MD.

Ink 11: Yard-O-Led by Chas Wallace (Dec 14, 2009)

With the eye of an expert, Chas Wallace discovers something interesting about Yard-O-Led Jet Black ink.

2012 (Ways To Ruin a Movie Experience) by Bernie and Sand Pilarski (Dec 14, 2009)

An all-day rain encourages Bernie and Sand to take to the movie theater for some popcorn and apocalyptic.

Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath : Book Review by Wendy Robards (Dec 7, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Kristin Lavransdatter", by Sigrid Undset.

The Passport: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Nov 30, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Passport" by Herta Muller.

Ink 10: De Atramentis by Chas Wallace (Nov 30, 2009)

Chas Wallace reviews the document quality ink "De Atramentis."

Crossed Wires: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Nov 23, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Crossed Wires," by Rosy Thornton.

Last Night in Twisted River : Book Review by Wendy Robards (Nov 16, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Last Night in Twisted River," by John Irving.

The Art of Racing in the Rain: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Nov 9, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein.

Ink 09: Caran d'Ache by Chas Wallace (Nov 9, 2009)

Chas Wallace continues his search for the perfect fountain pen ink with a test of Caran d'Ache.

Love Medicine: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Nov 2, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Love Medicine," by Louise Erdrich.

The Cradle: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Oct 26, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Cradle" by Patrick Somerville.

Notes From the Office 23: Delays and Vacations by Sand Pilarski (Oct 26, 2009)

Excuses, excuses. Oh, wait, dog barf?

Goldengrove: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Oct 19, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "Goldengrove" by Francine Prose.

Notes From the Office 22: Welcoming New Authors by Sand Pilarski (Oct 19, 2009)

Welcoming new authors Paula Petruzzi and Effie Collins.

Megadeth: <i>ENDGAME</i> Review: OK, maybe a little bit of a Metal History by Ed Moyer (Oct 12, 2009)

Ed gives us a brief metal history of the 80's Metal Scene, and then reviews the new album from Megadeth "Endgame" and he compares it to other musical works recently released.)

Ink 08: Namiki by Chas Wallace (Oct 12, 2009)

Chas Wallace continues his search for the best fountain pen ink.

A Bend in the River: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Oct 12, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul.

A Disobedient Girl: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Oct 5, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "A Disobedient Girl," by Ru Freeman.

Australia Through Other Eyes by Lydia Manx (Oct 5, 2009)

Lydia Manx relates her trip to Australia -- through the words of other people, told in the books, "One for the Road" by Tony Horwitz, and "The Explorers" by Tim Flannery.

Surrogates: Man, That Would Save A Lot of Time Not Shaving My Legs by Sand Pilarski (Sep 28, 2009)

Sand Pilarski escapes the heat wave the usual way -- to the movies! This time the film is "Surrogates."

The Promised World: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Sep 28, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Promised World," by Lisa Tucker.

Ink 07: Perle Noir by Chas Wallace (Sep 28, 2009)

Chas Wallace investigates yet another black ink, this time J. Harbin's Perle Noire.

Notes From the Office 21: Singing on a Keyboard by Sand Pilarski (Sep 28, 2009)

If you love to write, then write is what you should do, and stop worrying about whether it will win awards or make you rich.

Whiteout: Movie Review (ish) by Olivia Vorange (Sep 21, 2009)

Olivia Vorange is dragged off to the theater to see the movie "Whiteout" -- with no zombies in attendance.

The Help: Book Review by Wendy Robards (Sep 21, 2009)

Wendy Robards reviews the book "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett.

Notes From the Office 20: Words, Witches, and Time Travel by Sand Pilarski (Sep 21, 2009)

Upcoming themed issues include October 19: Witches, and January 11: Time Travel.