The first day of fall was last week. And, if you are in the northern hemisphere, you might be seeing signs that autumn is already here. Today, J and K talk about a few of their favorite (fall) things (earworm. you’re welcome). J I don’t experience the seasonal change in quite the same way here in Southern California, so I find myself nostalgic for that first morning when I’d walk outside and the coolness in the air stealing into my lungs would announce that autumn is here. Frost-limned grasses would glint in the sunrise as it dispelled a curtain of mist. And the leaves wouldRead More →

The third in our Fictional Crushes series wherein J & K discuss the fictional characters who make them swoon. Check out our literary picks here and our video game choices here. Today’s characters come from the cinema world! J Anyone who knows me knows I love the movie Burlesque. Cher and Christina Aguilera…what more do you need? My first movie crush is the adorable bartender Jack, played by Cam Gigandet. He’s far from perfect, but he gets it right in the end. A talented musician with a delightful spontaneous streak, Jack will always be at or near the top of my list. My second movieRead More →

You’ve seen similar posts before. Pit one fictional character against another in an epic imagined duel and decide who would be the victor. J & K have decided to join in the fun. We argue our points in an interview style. Round 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Drizzt Do’Urden K: Look, I like Drizzt. He’s one of my favorite fantasy book characters. But despite his awesome sneak abilities, his great swordsmanship, and even the fact that he can summon Guenhwyvar (which I still can’t pronounce) from another plane of existence, there is no way he can escape someone who wields the force. He’s out matched. EndRead More →