#dr. wyndham

[dgf2099]

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-April 15, 2023

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#Break4Busch #advance auto parts #aj allmendinger #Anthony Alfredo #Austin Hill #BJ McLeod #Bubba Wallace #busch light #camaro #Camry #Chase Briscoe #chevy #chevy camaro #Club Wyndham #dr. pepper #Dude Wipes #erik jones #ford #ford mustang #Gain #GUNK #Irish Spring Body Wash #JJ Yeley #Justin Haley #kevin harvick #kroger #Magical Vacation Planner #Maytag #McDonald’s #Menards

[docgold13]

365 Marvel Comics Paper Cut-Out SuperHeroes - One Hero, Every Day, All Year…

Supporting Character Supplemental - The Stepford Cuckoos

After the confrontation with Trevor Fitzroy, Emma Frost was plunged into a coma for a year. During her unconscious state, Dr. John Sublime harvested over a thousand embryonic eggs from her ovaries for him to experiment upon.

The Weapon Plus program then used these eggs to create dozens of identical Mutant girls in the hope of developing a powerful weapon capable of killing every Mutant on Earth by combining their telepathic abilities. The project was designated Weapon XIV and the girls were incubated and artificially aged inside the subterranean level of The World. While most of these girls remained dormant, five were sent to infiltrate the Xavier Institute as student sisters to hone their talents for Sublime's purpose. 

After the Xavier Institute went public, the quintuplet sisters (Sophie, Phoebe, Mindee, Celeste, and Esme) were enrolled. So to protect their secret origins, the girls unconsciously placed mental blocks in the minds of the faculty, preventing them from investigating their background.  The sisters themselves were largely unaware of their background nor ulterior  The quintette came to be known as the ‘Stepford Cuckoos’ (a play on the two science fiction novels, The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin and The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham).   

With their significant telepathic powers, The Cuckoos quickly became prized pupils of Emma Frost (who was entirely unaware of their connections to one another).  The sister would go on to become an important part of the student body.  Sophie sacrificed herself to end the threat posed by The Omega Gang and Esme was later killed by Xorn.  The Five-in-One became the Three-in-One and it was not until the Warsong event that the Cuckoos ulterior programming became activated.  

The Phoenix Force had returned to earth, searching for a host as suitable as Jean Grey had once been.  The cosmic entity happened upon the psychic abilities of the Cuckoos and reached out to touch their minds.  This had the effect of activating the Weapons Plus nano-bots that had laid dormant within the girls’ psychology.  They traveled back to The World so to activate the Thousand-Who-Are-One protocol which would create a telepathic surge that kill every Mutant on earth.  With he aide of The X-Men, the Cuckoos were able to resist both Sublime and The Phoenix Force and they destroyed the hive mind, killing the remanning clones.   

Phoebe, Mindee and Celeste returned to the Xavier Institute and now began to show greater independence from one another and more distinct individual personalities.  

Sophie and Esme were resurrected by The Five following the establishment of Krakoa and the sisters were reunited.  They continue to serve the X-Men and Krakoa.  They additionally maintain a sometimes tumultuous mother/daughter relationship with Emma Frost.    

A version of The Stepford Cuckoos featured in the Fox television series, The Gifted, portrayed by actress Skyler Samuels.  The sister first appeared in the pages of New X-Men Vol. 1 #118 (2001). 

#365 Marvel Comics Heroes #The Stepford Cuckoos #X-Men #Emma Frost #The Gifted #Skyler Samuels #cut-outs #paper art

[bughead-in-the-comics]

Riverdale Characters: Townsfolk

Terry “Pop” Tate - owner of the chock’lit shoppe

Hubert Smithers - butler of the Lodge family

Lydia Wyndham - author of Blooming Blossoms; Betty’s neighbor

Pierre Gaston - chef of the Lodge family

Scott Pansky - owner of the costume shop

Dr. Sara Bellum - psychiatrist of Jughead

Chef Segarini - owner of Segarini’s Pizzeria; Pop Tate’s rival

Cromwell - the Lodge family chauffeur

Mindy Munowitz - Jughead’s crush who works as a dental assistant

Dexter Howard - WPBJ TV cameraman who dated Betty

Steve Moleback - Betty’s crush who works at a father’s plant nursery

DeDe Cruz - temporary PEP Comics employee who likes Jughead

Unca Paulo - owner of a pizzeria; Archie’s boss

Mayor Fodsnik - mayor of Riverdale

Barbara Bentley - new neighbor of Veronica

Eaton Grubb - famous food critic who loves Pop Tate’s burgers

Al the Caterer - owner of Al’s Catering; Jughead and Archie’s boss

Brenda Lin - reporter at WRIV TV 

Mr. Elm - owner of the flower shop

Mr. Davis - manager of the Tea Room; Betty’s boss

Fifi - personal maid of Veronica Lodge

Mr. Spif - trainer of aspiring models

Dr. Jester - pediatric dentist who likes to dress up as a clown

Ms. Molar - receptionist at Dr. Acherman’s dental clinic

Mr. Plyer - contractor who usually works for the Lodge Family

Mr. Milkweed - steadiest customer of Pop’s chock’lit shoppe

Madam Velda - the self-proclaimed best psychic in town

Godfrey Ghecko - real estate impresario who hates history

H.M. Bugg - business tycoon who hates Christmas

Miss Brissy - expert in compulsive shopping therapy

Tony Weatherbee - owner of Weatherbee’s Wheels; Waldo’s brother

Bruno Beazley - owner of Beazley’s Better Bodies; Bernice’s husband

Seta Upenbeg - dog whisperer who tries to “train” Hot Dog

Mozart Myers - rhythm doctor hired to teach The Archies about harmony

Mr. Moleback - owner of the plant nursery; Steve’s father

Mrs. Turner - mother of the Turner twins; Betty’s babysitting client

The Riverdale Chief of Police with his twin boys

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson with their daughter Emily - Betty’s clients

Pat and Tim Kennedy - Betty’s regular babysitting clients

Eddie and Freddie Turner - Betty’s regular babysitting clients

#bughead #bughead characters

[masonhawth0rne]

What I read in September

A good variety this month, though a lot of sci-fi, which I am enjoying a lot!

Time to Orbit: Unknown, Derin Edala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️*

The Invincible, Stanislaw Lem ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Prefect, Alastair Reynolds ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Myrtha (ss), Victoria Audley ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Archaeology: An Introduction to the World's Greatest Sites (nf), Eric H Cline ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Catching Teller Crow, Amberlin Kwaymullina & Ezekiel Kwaymullina ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Old Man's War, John Scalzi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don't Hang Up, Benjamin Stevenson ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Superluminal, Vonda N McIntyre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

World War Z, Max Brooks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Flight of the Fantail, Steph Matuku ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cyteen, CJ Cherryh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Regenesis, CJ Cherryh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mindfulness for Stress Management (nf), Dr Robert Schacter ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Orange Eats Creeps, Grace Krilanovich ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kushiel's Dart, Jacqueline Carey ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aye, and Gomorrah (ss), Samuel R. Delany ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Carnage (nf), Mark Dapin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Blue Mars, Kim Stanley Robinson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Unknown, Jordan L Hawk ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chocky, John Wyndham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sword of Empire: Praetorian, Richard Foreman ❌

Revival, Stephen King ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Apollo Murders, Chris Hadfield ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ss= short story

nf= non-fiction

*Time to Orbit: Unknown is hosted online [HERE] and is currently still updating twice a week

Lately I've been actively trying to read more older sci-fi, especially written by women. I found CJ Cherryh and Vonda N McIntyre by searching back through Hugo award lists from the 70s and 80s. There's a fantastic vibe to a lot of these books that I don't really find in a lot of more recent sci-fi, though I'd definitely like to find it.

If I ever pin down exactly what it is, I'll probably have more luck.

I finished Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy this month, I had been eking the series out over a few months to savour it. It really is a masterful hard sci-fi series, managing to dig deep into the scientific concepts, but also to carry a huge, gripping, and deeply human story.

The other notable read this month was Carnage, by Mark Dapin, which is a true crime book, doing a deep dive on Jack Karlson (of Succulent Chinese Meal fame). It's a really fascinating take on Australian crime from the 60s-2010s, and is also a really nuanced character portrait of someone who is largely known as a meme.

And that's September!

#what i read

[warblingandwriting]

The Midwich Cuckoos

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5393936364

I do love this book. It's eerie, it tackles pregnancy as horror in a really fascinating way that, unlike in some other books and films, is actually sympathetic to the women that this pregnancy is happening, and it overall has a really fascinating sci-fi concept. My only real issue with it is the main character. I understand that Wyndham obviously wanted to skip a few years and only show the children's spooky early years, and then transition right away to their more dangerous 'teenage' years, but I really did not appreciate having a main character who was detached from the story's main action. Really, I found myself wishing that Angela Zellaby was the character we followed throughout most of the book. Spoilers ahead, but she has the absolute most fascinating relationship to pregnancy in the beginning, and perhaps the most interesting connection to the children.

I loved her, and I really wanted more of her perspective. Basically, she becomes pregnant when everyone does, but doesn't catch on that anything is wrong at first because she has been trying for a baby. When she does realize what's going on, she becomes the primary woman we follow who gets pregnant. She feels extremely conflicted about her baby because she is genuinely unsure if she got pregnant naturally around the same time as everyone else, or if she's also a victim, a vessel for whatever the rest of the town is carrying.

Her conflict is quite well fleshed out in the time she's given, although, as I said I wish we got more of it. She talks about hating the child inside her, but feeling unable to do anything about it because she does desperately want it if it turns out to be her child. When the baby is born it is revealed to be a normal child, as opposed to the other Midwich children, all born on the same day, and all looking very alike. This comforts her, and we basically get no more feelings of conflict about the child. It's a little disappointing because again, I think her perspective may have opened up an avenue for exploration of a sort of guilt associated with her feelings about it before it was born, or a lingering suspicion that her child is one the apparent cuckoos, but for some reason was able to mimic her and her husband better.

In addition, the Zellabys  take in the decidedly strange child of Zellaby's daughter so that her and her new husband can make a fresh life for themselves outside of Midwich, and have children of their own. And this could open up the dynamic of raising their child vs raising the cuckoo. What is that dynamic like (before the children sort of isolate themselves)? I just feel like so many interesting opportunities were left on the table by having the main character be both a man (who therefore does not experience the pregnancy himself, although that's not all that surprising), and one with no direct connection to the children or to Midwich beyond the friendships he has there, and the curiosity about the children that compels him to go back. The book isn't an unwieldy length, so I think even Dr. Zellaby would have been a better and more interesting choice.

That said, I did love this book, I mean, I'm arguing that there should have been more if it! Wyndham probably had his reasons for wanting to skip the nine years that he does, unfortunately my own complaint really, is that he chose to so. He not only created a really interesting story, but also dynamic town full of characters whose stories I wanted to know. I would have loved more of the Zellabys, sure, but there are even more really fascinating townsfolk we hear from in this book that make it worth the read as well.

#book reviews #sci-fi #books #reading #the midwich cuckoos #john wyndham #my writing #writing

[queenofcandynsoda]

The Cuckoos: The Wyndham Hall

The Wyndham Hall is a Mediterranean Revival manor and estate. It was an abandoned structure since World War II. Recently, the Cuckoos has taken refuge since they deemed the place safe and far away from hostile forces.

It consists of a great hall, a great chamber, ten large bed chambers, a large bed chamber, twenty smaller bed chambers, which are known as guest rooms, a solar/sunroom, fifteen modern bathrooms, two kitchens, a pantry, a library, a study room, a recreation room, an auditorium, a large classroom, a sauna, a mail room, a cabinet, a boudoir, and a smoking room.

There are also storage rooms in the basement. There is a wine cellar, a utility room, a cloakroom, a furnace room, and a bomb shelter.

Outside of the main house, there is a conservatory, an orangery, a greenhouse, a garage with a workshop, an unused chapel, a shed, three silos, a barn, and a dovecote.

A section of the field is used for farming by Sue Ellen. The crops consist of corn, cereals, vegetables, spices, rice, and nuts. Around the estate is a large fence with a gate on the front. Some of the Cuckoos had created some sort of a barrier that prevents people from getting inside without Malaea’s permission.

Speaking of Malaea, she is very strict about vetting potential allies as she reasonably believe that their enemies would send themselves to the Wyndham Hall. Dr. Rachel Zellaby is one of those close and trusted allies. The Prime is against hiring servants since it would expose the Cuckoos’ vulnerability. 

The dovecote is used by Malaea because she loves doves and she can control them in any way she wants to. It also prevent wiretapping as she can send messages through a dove. There are times she would venture to the chapel for some room to think on how to move forward.

#the midwich cuckoos #the midwich cuckoos oc #the midwich cuckoos au #the shinra cuckoos #wyndham hall #cuckoo #cuckoos

[cant-be-thamed]

London, July 6

Today, like other days was exuberantly beautiful. However, started off with what can only be described as as a bang.

Lauren and I went all the way to the Drury Lane Theatre for our showing of Steel Magnolias, only for us to discover that the show was not there in fact, but at the Drury Lane Theatre in Waterloo, Illinois, where I had bought the tickets instead. We were able to laugh it off, but it was mortifying and a large waste of time and money (despite the theatre graciously giving us a full refund), and I do blame Dr. Banks partially for advertising the show when it was not here at all.

However, after poking around the newly refurbished theatre courtesy of the kind doorman, we got coffee at a precious local shop before meeting up with Caroline and Morgan at Buckingham Palace.

It was an incredible place to be. I’ve seen much of Buckingham Palace in pictures and on television, and though it feels a bit more lowkey and tourist-y in person, the reverence and royalty of it all does not go neglected. The weather was lovely so after hanging around for a bit longer we walked down some side streets and eventually stumbled upon what we quickly began referring to as “The Madison Avenue of London”.

Expensive (highly highly expensive, at that) shops, clean streets, civilians in extraordinarily fancy business attire, etc. and though we made the intentional decision to not duck into any of the pricey stores, our eyes and wallets watered just as much as our mouths at the beauty and choke-worthy prices of some of the luxurious items we passed. We walked for too long, in my humble opinion, before settling down as a Cafe Concerto, what I deemed comparable to Olive Garden in consistency/frequency of existence, but probably a bit fancier. I ate an appetizer of Italian bread as well as tiramisu and they were both just lovely.

The evening consisted of finding one last bar to rest at where I had something called Kiki’s Mojito, a pineapple/raspberry purée mojito with the quintessential lime and mint, and it was also lovely. But as I sat there, I came to the realization that I don’t like the taste of alcohol enough for it to be something I would choose over my drug of choice, dr. Pepper. I would much rather save my taste buds and money. And after that, we trekked over to the Wyndham Theatre to see the play production of Life of Pi.

There are honestly not enough good words in the English language to express how blown away I was by this production. I would cry, and not just because the story was moving, but because every cog in the performance was beautiful and masterfully crafted. The puppetry, the physicality, the stage presence and directions, the set, the sound and lighting working cohesively, the delightful actors. It was so wonderful. As I sit and write this, I’m even considering trying to see it once more from a lower vantage point prior to leaving London. I really hope this show is given a Broadway run, because it deserves one. It made my interesting day so worthwhile, and it reminded me, amidst a chaotic first couple of days (physically and mentally), that these kinds of experiences are not only the reason I’m here in London, but often the reason I feel alive. This production was something I personally refer to as soul salve.

[105nt]

We finished The Midwich Cuckoos. As a John Wyndham fan I didn't expect to like it and I wasn't disappointed. 😁 Too many departures from a perfect story and pretty obvious that a significant number of the changes were to pad it out. I wished they'd done it in half the number of episodes and done it well.

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On the plus side, I liked Dr Zellaby changing to a female therapist, and the difference in the mothers' reactions to the Children over time. I also found the decision to let the children look like offspring of the mothers interesting and I liked it, right up until it becomes obvious that they've changed the story from one about heterogenesis to something fluffier, where the alien who is using human biology to invade the planet can be reasoned with and changed by love. I like Wyndham because he doesn't do that. If that's what you like, there's plenty of Russell T Davies out there. 🙁

#my watching #the midwich cuckoos #john wyndham

[nickgerlich]

End Of An Era

It’s always sad to see a well-known store or restaurant breathe its last breath, and fade off into the history pages of marketing. We have all been witness to the slow, steady death of Kmart and Sears. We recall Circuit City, the once-powerful electronics retailer. We probably have fond memories of Toys ‘R Us, as kids or parents, or both.

And now the last Howard Johnson’s restaurant has closed. It’s a sad day in Lake George New York, as well as for many folks who grew up eating there. May their clam strips live in the collective memory forever.

Perhaps you have seen Howard Johnson motels along the freeways, and are wondering if they are or were ever related. The answer is that they were, but many years ago. The chain started in 1925, and grew quickly in the 1950s and 1960s when car culture took over. Many of the motels featured restaurants as well.

Today, the brand is owned by Wyndham, and is used as a price point leader. No longer does it have the better cachet it once did. And the restaurants, which had dwindled to only a handful this decade, were independently operated. But in the 1960s and 1970s, the restaurants alone were the largest chain in the US, with more than 1000 units.

It was routine for my family to stop at a HoJo’s for lunch, because they were always only a few feet off the highway. Yes, it was a sit-down meal, which meant we weren’t exactly in a hurry, negating any convenience seconds gained by virtue of location. Mom preferred this format over fast food any day of the week, so we just enjoyed our time together.

But nostalgia can only keep a place afloat for so long, and while many time travelers came to the Lake George location to be able to say they did it one last time, it wasn’t enough. As with most businesses that go under, there is a certain losing of relevance that happened somewhere along the journey. Basically, HoJo’s became just another plated diner experience, not much different from Denny’s, Perkins, and others. It may be better than fast food, but not by much.

I bid a sad farewell to a brand that was once part of my family’s fabric, but I do so knowing that life will go on, that new business formats will emerge, and that other existing ones will also die. The goal, as in human life, is to elude the Grim Reaper for as long as you can.

And here’s to Mom for her good taste, and to Dad for accommodating. My brother and I were just back seat occupants, along for the ride. But it was a good ride, just like the one that Howard Johnson’s enjoyed for nearly a century.

Dr “Nostalgia Is My Favorite Condiment“ Gerlich

Audio Blog

#marketing #dining #restaurants #HowardJohnson

[chrisryanspeaks]

Dr. Dog Unveils New Album and Single ‘Talk Is Cheap’: A Fresh Sound Marking Their Spirited Return

Today, Dr. Dog revealed their new self-titled album, marking their first LP release in six years, set to launch on July 19th, 2024. Along with this announcement, they released the album’s first single, “Talk Is Cheap,” accompanied by a Wyndham Garnett-directed video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the album’s recording sessions. The single, a love song by bassist Toby Leaman, is about his reliance on his wife’s support, a theme that resonates throughout the album. Leaman noted, “I’m not usually one for love songs, but this album is entirely dedicated to her.” The single follows “Still Can’t Believe,” another track from the album, showcasing Dr. Dog’s eclectic and spirited style, ranging from soul to surf-rock to symphonic pop. The accompanying video provides an intimate glimpse into their renewed approach to music-making, characterized by spontaneity and imperfection. This is what makes Dr. Dog so exciting and FRESH. Check out their single “Talk Is Cheap” below: For over two decades, Dr. Dog has embraced the unpredictable process of music creation. With their 11th studio album, the band from Philadelphia introduced a new collaborative method to enhance their synergy. This journey began in a close-knit session at a cabin owned by Leaman’s uncle, as featured in the “Talk Is Cheap” video, evolving into the exuberant psych-rock of their latest album. “Dr. Dog” represents the band’s continuous growth and evolution, committed to producing music that enlivens and expands the spirit. The album is now available for pre-order here. Read the full article

[audiofuzz]

Dr. Dog Unveils New Album and Single ‘Talk Is Cheap’: A Fresh Sound Marking Their Spirited Return

Today, Dr. Dog revealed their new self-titled album, marking their first LP release in six years, set to launch on July 19th, 2024. Along with this announcement, they released the album’s first single, “Talk Is Cheap,” accompanied by a Wyndham Garnett-directed video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the album’s recording sessions. The single, a love song by bassist Toby Leaman, is about his reliance on his wife’s support, a theme that resonates throughout the album. Leaman noted, “I’m not usually one for love songs, but this album is entirely dedicated to her.” The single follows “Still Can’t Believe,” another track from the album, showcasing Dr. Dog’s eclectic and spirited style, ranging from soul to surf-rock to symphonic pop. The accompanying video provides an intimate glimpse into their renewed approach to music-making, characterized by spontaneity and imperfection. This is what makes Dr. Dog so exciting and FRESH. Check out their single “Talk Is Cheap” below: For over two decades, Dr. Dog has embraced the unpredictable process of music creation. With their 11th studio album, the band from Philadelphia introduced a new collaborative method to enhance their synergy. This journey began in a close-knit session at a cabin owned by Leaman’s uncle, as featured in the “Talk Is Cheap” video, evolving into the exuberant psych-rock of their latest album. “Dr. Dog” represents the band’s continuous growth and evolution, committed to producing music that enlivens and expands the spirit. The album is now available for pre-order here. Read the full article

[chiefartisancowboy]

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[averyblair]

End-of-Year Reading List, 2023:

Below is a full list of the 64 books I read this year.

I was indiscriminate in what I counted towards this total. The only requirement was that it was a published book (self or traditional), and I finished it. There are 100 page novellas and 1000 page titans. Several were consumed as audiobooks. Some are fact and some are fiction. Each developed my own style and ability, and that is their relevance to this blog.

This list is alphabetical by author surname, and where an author has multiple books on the list, by release date.

An asterisk (*) indicates I re-read the book in 2023, but read it for the first time one or more years ago.

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Flatland: a Romance of Many Dimensions - Edwin A. Abbott

The Amityville Horror - Jay Anson

Verona - Benedict Ashforth

The Silence of the Girls - Pat Barker

The Marriage Lie - Kimberly Belle

Hekla’s Children - James Brogden

The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett

Tell No One - Harlan Coben

The Hunger Games* - Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire* - Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay* - Suzanne Collins

The Girl You Lost - Kathryn Croft

Great Expectations - Charles Dickens

The Wonder - Emma Donoghue

Sometimes Amazing Things Happen - Elizabeth Ford, MD

Gone* - Michael Grant

Hunger* - Michael Grant

Lies* - Michael Grant

Plague* - Michael Grant

Fear* - Michael Grant

Light - Michael Grant

The Torment of Rachel Ames - Jeff Gunhus

The Appeal - Janice Hallett

The Twyford Code - Janice Hallett

A Foxcub Named Freedom* - Brenda Jobling

The Grand Hotel - Scott Kenemore

Misery - Stephen King

Under the Dome - Stephen King

Fairy Tale - Stephen King

Yellowface - Rebecca F. Kuang

The Wall - John Lanchester

The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Christy Lefteri

Songbirds - Christy Lefteri

The Haunted - Bentley Little

The Handyman - Bentley Little

Lessons - Ian McEwan

Soon - Lois Murphy

Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell

Eight Detectives - Alex Pavesi

3:00 a.m. - Nick Pirog

Tell Me Lies - J. P. Pomare

One Across, Two Down - Ruth Rendell

The Killing Doll - Ruth Rendell

The Water’s Lovely - Ruth Rendell

Liar’s Bench - Kim Michele Richardson

The Cove - L. J. Ross

The Creek - L. J. Ross

Elektra - Jennifer Saint

Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

Unnatural Causes - Dr Richard Shepherd

All the Murmuring Bones - A. G. Slatter

Dracula* - Bram Stoker

Spare - Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

The Game You Played - Anni Taylor

The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien

The Tale of Halcyon Crane - Wendy Webb

The Time Machine - H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds - H. G. Wells

Foul Play Suspected - John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids* - John Wyndham

The Chrysalids - John Wyndham

The Midwich Cuckoos - John Wyndham

Chocky* - John Wyndham

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin

#long post

[cici-101]

Tony's Wife by Adriana Trigiani.

First time reading a book from this author. Her writing is great. However, the story just didn't pull me in. I'm just not a fan of the World War era no matter how hard I try. But, I really do like the book cover and the roughed up way of the pages.

I like that it was American-Italian culture, I hadn't read anything like that before. Imagining all the foods, traditions, and the different moods of that time period.

The characters were strong and full of spunk, though the name Chi Chi just bugs me a tad bit, IDK why, lol, maybe because I think of Cheech and Chong, hehe. She is a strong, independent woman, and nothing can stop her. She'll always bounce back, never giving up.

The ending was a perfect closer to this story.

Happy Place by Emily Henry.

Two ex's  pretend they are still together for the sake of their friends on their annual summer vacation.

Wyndham seems very reserved, a carpenter who builds tables, who thinks he isn't as smart as Harriet. It's kind of a dull personality if you will.

BUT opposites do attract.

Harriet - a smart woman who went to school to be a Dr but doesn't enjoy it as much as throwing pots (pottery). WTF! I don't get it, why go to school for so long to please other people. Do WTF you enjoy doing. Sometimes, money is not where it's at. Enjoy this life, BUT now you have a shit ton of school debt, that pottery is not going to pay. LoL!

Parth is an interesting name. Where do you come up with these names, Emily Henry?

Kimmy, I really like her. She seems very bubbley, super outgoing but fake in the same sense🤪

Overall, the story is just OK. It didn't keep me fully entertained, and I put it down quite a bit. Nothing special. 2.5 stars

I did read Beach Read, and wouldn't you know, I gave that a 2 star rating as well. Im really trying to like EH, alas, I'm just not there.

#books #bookworld #book #bookworm #bookish #happy place #Tony'sWife AdrianaTrigiani EmilyHenry

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Things We've Yelled About This Episode #3.14

The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (any page references are to the Reader's Digest edition, which is the only physical copy we have in the house)

Does the dog die (website)

Scooby Doo

The Hound of the Baskervilles wikipedia article

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

Basil Rathbone (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)

Doctor Who (1963-1989, 2005-?)

Stranger Things (2016-?)

"Dr Mortimer looked strangely at us for an instant, and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered:

'Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!'" p. 153, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Looking into the camera like you're on The Office (meme)

The Locked Tomb series, Tamsyn Muir

Sherlock (2010-2017)

Sherlock is Garbage and Here's Why, hbomberguy (youtube)

Moon's haunted (meme)

"One of Sherlock Holmes’s defects—if, indeed, one may call it a defect—was that he was exceedingly loath to communicate his full plans to any other person until the instant of their fulfilment. Partly it came no doubt from his own masterful nature, which loved to dominate and surprise those who were around him. Partly also from his professional caution, which urged him never to take any chances. The result, however, was very trying for those who were acting as his agents and assistants. " p. 273, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Conan Doyle's belief in fairies (wiki)

Grimspound, Dartmoor (wiki)

Beowulf (our episode here)

Yeth-hound (wiki)

Buckfastleigh (wiki)

Bond Boys/Girls (wiki)

Piers Morgan

"I would have got away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids" (wiki)

a surprise tool that will help us later (meme)

Spiritualism (wiki)

Harry Houdini is an actual wizard (this post, wiki)

A Study in Scarlet, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (our episode here)

Miss Marple; Agatha Christie

Miss Marple parlour scene (this trope)

Found footage (wiki)

Dracula, Bram Stoker (our episodes here and here)

As far as I can tell, the G. K. Chesterton Afterword for the Reader's Digest edition of A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles is an amalgamation of the essay "A Defence of Detective Stories" from his book The Defendant, and an essay simply called "Sherlock Holmes" that can be found in G. K. Chesterton: An Anthology, ed. D. B. Wyndham Lewis.

Steven Moffat (imdb)

Mark Gatiss (imdb)

Jeremy Brett (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988)

Ian Richardson (imdb)

Donald Churchill (imdb)

Brian Blessed (imdb)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1981) (youtube)

Elementary (2012-2019)

Elementary Season 2 Episode 18, "The Hound of the Cancer Cells"; Season 4 Episode 16, "Hounded"

Buzzfeed Unsolved (youtube)

Hamlet, William Shakespeare (our episode here)

Benoit Blanc; Knives Out (2019), The Glass Onion (2022)

Eugenics (wiki)

Phrenology (wiki)

" 'It is not my intention to be fulsome, but I confess that I covet your skull.' " p. 142, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Knives Out (2019)

"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,

Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Hamlet, William Shakespeare; Act I Scene 5

Benny Hill theme tune (youtube)

Benoit Blanc in the no-smoking zone (youtube)

Rian Johnson (imdb)

Leverage (2008-2012)

This moment from Leverage Season 5 Episode 10, "The Frame Up Job"

" 'Funny weather we're having, isn't it?' he said, lamely.

'Is it?' said Crowley. 'I honestly hadn't noticed.' And he reversed back down the country lane in his burning car.'

'That's probably because your car is on fire," said R. P. Tyler, sharply." p.338, Good Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (2006 paperback)

Good Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (our episode here)

Gideon the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir (our episode here)

Cat Rating: 7/10

What Else Are We Reading?

The Locked Tomb series, Tamsyn Muir

Wheel of Time (2021-?)

Bernadette Banner on Wheel of Time (youtube)

Anno Dracula, Kim Newman (our episode here)

Next Time on Teaching My Cat To Read

Q&A

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