After reading and reviewing White Butterfly by Walter Mosley recently, I've gained a new appreciation and affinity for the mystery novel. As a result, I've decided I will read an entire mystery series over the next year and post the reviews on the blog. I chose P.D....
Wisdom From Kammbia 3.4: Why I Didn’t Like The Prodigal Son Parable…But Now Do
by MHill | Sep 26, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and...
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by MHill | Sep 25, 2012 | Quotes, Writing
“”Being a good writer is three percent talent, 97 percent not being distracted by the internet.”" --unknown
Wisdom from Kammbia 3.3: Why Do We Like Cheesy Songs?
by MHill | Sep 22, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
One of the joys at work I get to do is listen to music and working in an environment where you're processing foreclosure claims on a computer for eight to ten hours a day can be monotonous. However, listening to music provides a much-needed stress reliever from my job...
Book Review 30: Junior by Ray Donley
by MHill | Sep 15, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
"Junior, I did not know if the tape would be helpful, but you can never have enough good information. I did not trust Fairman, in part because I never trust men who marry rich women, particularly if they use their spouse's money to fund their political amibitions....
Book Review 29: Tracks by Louise Erdrich
by MHill | Sep 8, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Louise Erdrich, Wisdom From Kammbia Column, Wisdom From Kammbia Novella Review
I wrote in my last review, White Butterfly by Walter Mosley, that the next couple of books I reviewed would be from authors I've been wanting to read for a long time. Next up: Tracks by Louise Erdrich For many years, I've been wanting to read Louise Erdrich. I had...
Book Review 28: White Butterfly by Walter Mosley
by MHill | Sep 3, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
For the next two reviews, I will be reviewing a couple of novels from authors I've been wanting to read for a really long time. Oddly enough, both authors are completely different on the literary spectrum. I have looked at their books for years and said to myself, "I...
by MHill | Aug 31, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I'm celebrating a birthday today and I wrote this blog post on birthdays two years ago. I thought it should be reposted. Enjoy!
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by MHill | Aug 30, 2012 | Quotes
"Discussion is debate, discussion is the exchange of ideas, discussion is examining and re-examining your viewpoint, and discussion is about ultimately about clarity and not agreement." Discussion is not about I'm always right and you are always wrong. Because no one...
Book Review 27: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
by MHill | Aug 28, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
Does a novel that is highly recommended live up to hype? Well, I will attempt to answer that question in my latest book review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This novel has been one of the most talked about and most recommended by book clubs in the last few...