If you're anything like me, you probably enjoy a good tale of terror now and then, but don't always have the time to sit down and read the latest Stephen King or Dean Koontz novel. For this very reason I am quite fond of the horror anthology genre. In the past few months Skyhorse Publishing has released three such titles, all of which I've had the opportunity to take in and … [Read more...] about 3 Horror Anthologies To Keep You Up At Night
Reviews and Thoughts
8 Halloween Picture Books
Skeleton Cat After nine lives, Skeleton Cat is back for his tenth. And he has big dreams: to be a drummer. So he rattles and shakes his way through town to find the perfect band. And this phantom cat cause quite a hilarious scene. Kristyn Crow’s punchy beat, rollicking action, and clever rhyme paired with Dan Krall’s ghoulishly charming art makes Skeleton Cat a perfect, … [Read more...] about 8 Halloween Picture Books
13 Halloween Chapter Book Reads
1) Chupacabra CHUPACABRA, the riveting sequel to TENTACLES and CRYPTID HUNTERS, reunites Marty and his unusual uncle, cryptozoologist Travis Wolfe, as they search the world for Wolfe’s daughter, Grace. Grace has been kidnapped by her grandfather, the ruthless and dangerous Noah Blackwood, who has also stolen the two dinosaur hatchlings Wolfe was raising in secrecy. Now, with … [Read more...] about 13 Halloween Chapter Book Reads
Oh Boy! Oberto Bacon Jerky
From the Indiana Chronicle In The Kitchen: A Guide: Here in Indianapolis I'm known as "Bacon Brian" to some people due to my love of bacon and having thrown a few stellar Bacon Tweetups in the past. So obviously when an unexpected package showed up from Oh Boy! Oberto, that was bacon themed, complete with a bacon wallet, I was ecstatic. Also in the package were two bags … [Read more...] about Oh Boy! Oberto Bacon Jerky
New Klout Moments
I just received this news from Klout in an email: You have a new moment on your Klout profile. I have had moments before. Sometimes these moments aren't good and require a bit of a break from the norm. I'm kind of scared to log into Klout to ascertain what this particular moment is. I mean, what if it's not a good thing? And then it sends me down a road I'd rather not go … [Read more...] about New Klout Moments
Facebook Life Events
Facebook "Life Events". This showed up today and made me ask, why would Facebook just assume that I've lived somewhere besides Indianapolis, Indiana? Yes, it seems like few around here were actually born here. And many people try to leave, but they always end back here. But that's no basis to just assume one is not from here. Technically, I was not born in … [Read more...] about Facebook Life Events
Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set
From Indiana Chronicle's "In The Kitchen" feature: Every year when the garden & orchard harvest come in I say to myself, “I'm going to get a pressure cooker this year”. For one reason or another that doesn't happen, and my attempts at canning, even with the hot water bath method, fall short. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when the Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set … [Read more...] about Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set
Stunner of the Month
From the Indiana Chronicle In Season: Summer Guide: Stunner of the Month is a subscription club in which for $9 per month you are sent a new, random pair of sunglasses. Fellas, yes, you will recieve men's sunglasses (as long as you select male sunglasses). The two Stunner's I've received so far both fit (I have what some may consider a large noggin), and are like nothing … [Read more...] about Stunner of the Month
UV Skinz
From the Indiana Chronicle In Season: Summer Guide: The kids absolutely loved their UV Skinz (as seen in the photo) swimwear. They are colorful with interesting prints, and most importantly, they're comfortable. As a parent I love the fact that I can put the kids in their swim attire and not have to worry about them getting sunburnt beyond the few exposed areas. For my … [Read more...] about UV Skinz