Monthly Archives: February 2024

Sea of Tranquility

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Al

Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility is a compact, complex romp through time and space. Beginning in England, 1912, she sends Edwin St. John St. Andrew (no relation!) to Canada after he embarrasses his parents at a dinner party … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews: Books, Movies, Music, TV | Comments Off on Sea of Tranquility

Birnam Wood

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Al

In Eleanor Catton’s Birnam Wood, three young New Zealanders and a middle-aged American billionaire have interwoven plans for a vacant ranch on the South Island, at the base of the (fictional) Korowai National Park. Mira Bunting, a 29-year-old horticultural student, founded a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews: Books, Movies, Music, TV | Comments Off on Birnam Wood

Visitation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Al

[Final Draft] “He likes to argue, doesn’t he?” Julana asked. “He was on the debate team in high school. It’s hard sometimes…” Cheryl responded. “Hard?” “He always has to have the last word.” Julana looked over at Michael. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Susie Stories | Comments Off on Visitation

Visitation – II

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Al

[First Draft!] The next month, I prepared for the Hawaii Ironman, mid-October. Following that, back to the triathlon grind for Ironman Arizona, mid-November. My brain had no bandwidth for the past, only the immediate future of finishing my Ironman career … Continue reading →

Posted in Susie Stories | Comments Off on Visitation – II