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Leafing Through Pages – Festive in Death (In Death #39)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here for LiveJournal and for WordPress go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keepingContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Festive in Death (In Death #39)”

Magic in Tunes – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window

For all songs in this series, go here. This was written by Bob Merrill in 1952. The best known version is by Patti Page in 1953 under the title “The Doggie in the Window”. I saw this song on the PBS station where they were reviving old songs into CDs and DVDs. For some reasonContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window”

Magic in Tunes – It’s Only Words by Bee Gees

For all songs in this series, go here This is a song by the musical group Bee Gees in 1968 and was a single by Barry Gibb. It was later remixed by the Irish band Boyzone in 1993. It brings back many memories to me. Here are lyrics of the song: Smile an everlasting smileContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – It’s Only Words by Bee Gees”

Magic in Tunes – Boom Boom Meri Dhadkhan Ko Sun

For all songs in this series, go here. This song originally was sung by Pakistani duo Nazia Hassan and Zoheb Hassan in 1982 as a single. It was produced by British-Indian producer Biddu. Later in 1995 Biddu released a remix album named as ‘Boom Boom – The Biddu Experience with Boom Boom as the title song.Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Boom Boom Meri Dhadkhan Ko Sun”

Leafing Through Pages – Concealed in Death (In Death #38)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here for LiveJournal and for WordPress go here. Stars: 4 / 5 A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keeping itContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Concealed in Death (In Death #38)”

Leafing Through Pages – Stroke of Midnight

Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: A modern-twist to a favorite tale of yester years for everyone, I enjoyed this much a lot. Knowing the story doesn’t deter the reader from reading the updated spin. Stroke of Midnight is the fifth and final novella in the Mirror, Mirror anthology book published in September of 2013 byContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Stroke of Midnight”

Bites N Flavors – Cava, Newington, CT

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. After a disappointment visit toContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – Cava, Newington, CT”

Leafing Through Pages – The Christmas Comet

Stars: 2 / 5 Recommendation: I got bored and depressed at the beginning, but I gradually warmed up to it. Our protagonist never learns her lesson even though she is rewarded at the end. That did not sit well with me. The Christmas Comet is the fourth novella in the Mirror, Mirror anthology book publishedContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – The Christmas Comet”

Splendid Structure: Eastern Art Gallery – Part 2, Willimantic, CT

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and buildings / museums I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palacesContinue reading “Splendid Structure: Eastern Art Gallery – Part 2, Willimantic, CT”

Splendid Structure: Eastern Art Gallery, Willimantic, CT

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and buildings / museums I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palacesContinue reading “Splendid Structure: Eastern Art Gallery, Willimantic, CT”