Apt 42 Revisited, Review, The X-files, The X-Files, TV, TV Review, X-files

Apt. 42’s Review of The X-Files, Season 10, Episode 6: ‘My Struggle II’

Although at first I was a little put off by the new, Season 10 episodes of The X-Files, I have to admit that I am starting to reconsider my opinion.  I still think the execution was lacking–the first and last episodes of the run were too hurried and not particularly well written, for example, and… Read More Apt. 42’s Review of The X-Files, Season 10, Episode 6: ‘My Struggle II’

Blog Review, Blogging, Fashion, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Review

Blog Review: ‘Blondes & Bagels’ by Kelsey O’Brien

Name: Kelsey O’Brien Blog Reviewed: Blondes & Bagels Her favourite post: http://www.blondesandbagels.com/what-its-really-like-to-own-louboutins/ Posts from Kelsey’s blog, Blondes and Bagels, have already been featured on Sahar’s Blog weekly feature “Recommended Reads” which is already quite telling of how I feel about this blog. Blogging since last year only, Kelsey has already managed to amass quite a… Read More Blog Review: ‘Blondes & Bagels’ by Kelsey O’Brien

Book Review, Fiction, Women's Fiction

Book review: The Friday Night Knitting Club (Kate Jacobs)

The reviewing bug has bit me in recent weeks; I find myself posting comments all over forums and blogs about the various books I’ve read and movies I’ve seen. So I decided to give regularly scheduled reviews a try; that way, I can share the good things I’ve experienced with my readers, and help them… Read More Book review: The Friday Night Knitting Club (Kate Jacobs)

Book Review, Historical, Memoir, Non Fiction, Review

Book Review: ‘Newspaper Boys Always Deliver’, by Joseph Gulesserian

About the author Joseph Gulesserian came of age during the seventies, and was exposed to many changing technologies with a career that has ranged from metallurgic to manufacturing, from business equipment to information technology, and brand creation. After earning his MBA, he taught Corporate Finance, Marketing and Statistics as an adjunct professor at Toronto colleges,… Read More Book Review: ‘Newspaper Boys Always Deliver’, by Joseph Gulesserian

Brand, Kate Spade, Office Supplies, Product Review, Review, Sticky Notes

Product Review: ‘This Just In’ Sticky Note Set, by Kate Spade

I have to admit that I have been lusting over Kate Spade stationary ever since I discovered the brand. As a writer, I focused my attention over their notebooks and sticky notes. When their This Just In sticky note set went on sale, I swooped in and got myself one, sure that I was getting… Read More Product Review: ‘This Just In’ Sticky Note Set, by Kate Spade

Ambient, Music Review, Review

Music Review: dsfečo – ‘Watch It Sparkle’ EP

At age 67 and following a long career in music, dsfečo—who, despite his name, is actually from good old Oakland, California—has released his debut solo EP, Watch It Sparkle. Out in digital form last December and in physical form in March, the six tracks have been written, played, and produced by the man himself. When… Read More Music Review: dsfečo – ‘Watch It Sparkle’ EP

Blues, Music Review, R&B, Review, Rock

Music Review: Delta Deep – ‘Delta Deep’

Delta Deep is a project headed by Phil Collen of Def Leppard. Collen brought together Rob DeLeo (bassist for Stone Temple Pilots), Forrest Robinson (drummer for TLC and India Arie), and Debbi Blackwell-Cook (background vocals for Michael Bublé and Gregory Hines). Their self-titled album, released June 23, 2015, features special guests Paul Cook (drummer for… Read More Music Review: Delta Deep – ‘Delta Deep’

Blog Review, Fashion, Lifestyle, Review

Blog Review: ‘Oh What A Sight To See’ by Hannah Stark

Name: Hannah Stark Blog Reviewed: Oh What A Sight To See: A Life & Style Blog by Hannah Her favourite post: http://www.ohwhatasighttosee.com/?p=1018 A blogger for only a little under a year, Hannah was actually born in England and is still a British citizen, according to her “About” page. Currently at The University of Oklahoma, she… Read More Blog Review: ‘Oh What A Sight To See’ by Hannah Stark

Book Review, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

About the author: It’s no secret how Jen Calonita knows the inside scoop on Hollywood. A former entertainment editor at a teen magazine, Jen started out her career chronicling backstage life at concerts with Justin Timberlake and interviewing Zac Efron on film sets. It was her work in the entertainment world that inspired her first… Read More Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

Beauty, Beauty Products, Product Review, Product Review, Review

Product Review: Bioré Baking Soda VoxBox (Part 2 of 2)

It’s been two weeks, and as promised in the first part of this post, I have an update on both the Bioré Baking Soda Scrub and Cleanser. Now I don’t know if it’s because of winter or because I have been really tired lately, but after a wonderful beginning with this product, it started irritating… Read More Product Review: Bioré Baking Soda VoxBox (Part 2 of 2)