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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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5 Helpful Hints To Entice Reluctant Readers
People often ask me how they can get their children interested in reading, which I’m always more than happy to answer. It’s vital we…
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Books To Win Over Your Reluctant Reader
I have the privilege of teaching a reading class primarily aimed at seniors in high school. It is by and large a free-choice reading…
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New Super-Man #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
I won’t even pretend to be objective during this review. I am a Gene Luen Yang fan. I first discovered him when I started…
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The Secret Life Of Pets – A Movie Review
My daughters wanted to see this movie very badly, so we took them this opening weekend. Needless to say, they loved it. The general…
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On Working With Sandy Vick of Wintrust Mortgage
Years ago, in 2010, my wife and I needed a mortgage broker. A trusted source recommended Sandy Vick to us. We were pleased with…
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Justice League: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
I am absolutely a fan of Bryan Hitch’s art. I remember first encountering it way back when he worked with Mark Waid on another…
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Descender: Tin Stars by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen – A Book Review
Because this title has enjoyed great buzz, I thought I’d give it a try. Descender is a an interesting science fiction book that explores…
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The Caped Crusade by Glen Weldon – A Book Review
Though previously unfamiliar with Glen Weldon, a friend recognized my love of Batman and recommended I read this historical overview of the famed detective.…
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You Should Be Watching Orphan Black
My wife and I have enjoyed Orphan Black for several years now, and with the revelation that next season will be the fifth and…
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