book review: thicker than blood

Thunk. A box of books landed on the front porch. The UPS man rang the doorbell to signal the delivery. I ferried the box inside, ripped it open, and pulled out the bubble wrap. Which of the new arrivals would I read first? I skimmed the first page of each book, and went with the one that grabbed me... read more »

groundhog day

Groundhog Day, one of my favorite movies, is a comedy featuring Phil Connors, a self-centered, arrogant TV weatherman. After being forced to take on a much-hated assignment—covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney—he suddenly finds himself caught in a time loop, repeating... read more »