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Shaking the Gates of Hell
Book Review: Shaking the Gates of HellAuthor: Sharon Delgado 400-plus pages of facts and data about the evils of corporate globalization and how it adversely affects everyone who is not a corporation. In particular, corporations concerned only with their bottom-lines do not care about people in poverty, indigenous communities, women and children, or the environment.…
Bridge
It has been a rough two years, and when I think of a bridge, I think of a bridge over those troubled waters, via Simon and Garfunkel. I like to imagine the waters underneath the bridge containing all the “yuck” – Covid lockdowns, fear, and isolation; the war in Ukraine; inflation, rising costs and grocery…
Joe or Donald?
Right from the start, I’ve been an “anybody with a pulse” voter so the obvious answer for me is “Joe.” The trouble is that I’m not a big fan of him or of his running mate. But, I can’t, with any sort of conscience at all, vote for Donald Trump. It makes me sick to…
The Business of Drugs
The Business of DrugsNetflix Original Docu-series4/5 Stars I have long maintained my position that all drugs should be legal, taxed, and regulated in the United States, and this documentary didn’t do a thing to disavow me of this notion. It reminds me of the prohibition era and how we tried to legislate morality. It didn’t…
Shine On with Reese Witherspoon
Shine On With Reese WitherspoonAvailable on Netflix4/5 Stars If you feel like being empowered, particularly if you are a female, give this series a go. It’s all about women who have inspired Reese Witherspoon, the creator of the show, and how they are leaders in their respective fields. The series consists of short sections of…
Anne Frank, Parallel Stories
Anne Frank, Parallel StoriesAvailable on Netflix4.5/5 Stars We all know the story of Anne Frank, but hearing it voiced in sections by the fabulous Helen Mirren makes it incredibly vivid and real. This short, but powerful, series on Netflix has Helen Mirren’s talent, and a whole lot more. The series follows a young woman who…
The Innocent Man
The Innocent ManGenre: True CrimeAvailable on Netflix5/5 Stars The Innocent Man, based on a work of non-fiction by John Grisham, is an absolutely gripping docu-series available on Netflix. It is incredibly well-done with loads of personal interviews, great background research, fabulous cinematography, all wrapped up in a nice true-crime-bow. The series is all about two…
Boot Camp with the Sydney Squad!
Happy weekend bootcamp fans! If you are looking for a quick, fun, efficient calorie-burn, look no further than this latest awesome bootcamp workout with Sydney Cummings. This one is another sports-themed workout. Each workout set is in sets of (4), 30 seconds each. Every set of (4) has a sports move, with a weight-training move.…
Evil Genius
I never thought I’d say this, but Tiger King almost pales in comparison to this one! If you like twists and turns, “holy cow!” moments, true crime mysteries, and bizarre and crazy stories with vivid people, you will love this docuseries as much as I did! Evil Genius is a series about a true crime…
Holding Up Your Corner
Holding Up Your CornerBy F. Willis Johnson3/5 Stars “We must learn how to pray with our feet” is really what Holding Up Your Corner is all about. The book addresses the how, why, what, and when of how to approach racial justice, within the community, and specifically within our churches. Acknowledge, Affirm, and Act -…
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