R. K. Narayan's The Guide came onto my radar a few years ago. I bought the paperback at the time but I did not read and traded back in at the local used bookstore here in San Antonio. Well, this novel has returned to...
Marion’s Favorites: Hearsay by Alexander O’Neal
by MHill | Mar 24, 2020 | Marion's Favorite Albums, Marion's Favorites
When it comes to male R&B vocalists, many people mention Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Luther Vandross as their favorite if you are going old school. Others mention Kem, Maxwell, Anthony Hamilton,...
Marion’s Favorites: 5 Uplifting Novels To Keep Your Mind Away from COVID-19
by MHill | Mar 18, 2020 | Marion's Favorite Books
Coronavirus AKA COVID-19 has taken over everybody's lives these days and created a global pandemic. However, I believe this is an opportunity to read some good books...uplifting books to keep our...
Marion’s Favorites: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
by MHill | Mar 15, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I have been in a Miles Davis listening mood recently. Maybe with everything that has happened so far in 2020 from the death of Kobe Bryant, the upcoming 2020 presidential election, and now the global pandemic of...
Marion’s Favorites: Books & Travel Podcast
by MHill | Mar 11, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I have become a huge fan of podcasts. I enjoy the format of listening to a long form conversation about a certain subject. Podcasting has created an entirely new way of communication and getting information. I have my favorite podcasts and the Books &...
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 39: Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills
by MHill | Mar 5, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Black History Month has passed, and I had a plan to read three non-fiction books about black history during the month of February. I finished Maurice White's wonderful biography, My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire quickly and then I read Before The Mayflower...
Marion’s Favorites: My Favorite 10 Songs
by MHill | Mar 1, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I was asked a few days ago by one of my blog readers that if I had to give them a playlist of my 10 favorite songs what would I choose? Oh boy...this was hard because I had 30 songs come to mind immediately....
Wisdom From Kammbia Book Review 38: Before The Mayflower by Lerone Bennett Jr.
by MHill | Feb 29, 2020 | 2020 Book Reviews, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
There are some books you have known about for most of your life. However, you will finally read that book when it has been determined you are ready for it. This is the case for Before The Mayflower by Lerone Bennett Jr. I have known about this book for over thirty...
Marion’s Favorites: Amalaya Malbec Wine
by MHill | Feb 23, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I’m a wine drinker, and my favorite wine is a Malbec. Malbec is known for its ample, dark fruit flavors and smoldering finish. This wine is a great alternative to a Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah. Malbec pairs well with dark meat poultry, dark meat turkey and lean red...
Marion’s Favorites: Incognito
by MHill | Feb 15, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
My wife Jessica and I went to Las Vegas in April 2019 for a mini-vacation. Most people go to Vegas for gambling, food, and shows. However, I went to Las Vegas to see my favorite band, Incognito. I’ve been a fan of Incognito since the early 1990s when I heard...