Well, one of my favorite literary genres is Utopian Fiction. Actually one of my favorite novels, Islandia, is considered an underground classic of the genre. I've always been fascinated with writers trying to create a perfect society even though we human beings are...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.15
by MHill | Feb 14, 2011 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
"Blessed is the person who remains faithful under trials, because when he succeeds is passing such a test, he will receive as his reward the life which God has promised to those who love him." --James 1:12 (Today's English Version) Testing. Trails. Adversity. These...
Book Review 1: Winter’s Tale By Mark Helprin
by MHill | Jan 20, 2011 | 2011 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Magical Realism, Marion's All-Time Favorite Novels, Marion's Favorite Books
I have added Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin to my favorite novels list along with David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, The Testament by John Grisham, and Home is the Sailor by Jorge Amado. As you can read after that paragraph, I will be writing a favorable review of...
Marion’s Book Review
by MHill | Jan 20, 2011 | Book Reviews
From time to time, I will write book reviews of books I've read recently (or in the past). Hopefully, some of you will have read these books I've reviewed or decide to read them after reading my reviews. As always, I will welcome your comments. Enjoy, Marion
Wisdom of Marion Column
by MHill | Jan 20, 2011 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Hello Everyone, Well, I took a unexpected hiatus from writing my "Wisdom of Marion Column" for the past couple months. The holidays, work, and family life took over during that time. I plan to return to writing a regular column in the next week or so. Thanks!...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.14
by MHill | Nov 11, 2010 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Hello Kammbia Blog Readers, It's been a month since I last posted a "Wisdom of Marion" column here on the Blogsite. Life got in the way. I should be back on my regular posting schedule starting next week. Well, in October, my wife and I celebrated our third wedding...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.13
by MHill | Oct 12, 2010 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
"If you wait until the wind and the weather is just right, you will never plant anything and never harvest anything." Ecclesiastes 11:4 (Today's English Version) It seems in our lives, we get great ideas that will make us wealthy, get out of debt, solve a society...
Wisdom of Marion Vol 1.12
by MHill | Sep 27, 2010 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Well last week.....I wrote my overrated list. Now for this week's blog post, I will write my underrated list. Some of you disagree with my overrated list (Especially about having cheese on a burger!). Hopefully my underrated list is a little more agreeable for...
Wisdom of Kammbia Column 3.25: That’s Overrated!
by MHill | Sep 19, 2010 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I've decided to reblog this post from a couple of years ago. I will list my most overrated things in society. You may agree or disagree with my list, that's fine. But I want all readers to participate by commenting on my list (agree or disagreeing with it....
Wisdom of Marion Column Vol 1.10
by MHill | Sep 15, 2010 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
It has been a tough week. Watching my 13 month old daughter go from having a routine fever into a full blown pneumonia in a week had me all over the place with my thoughts and emotions. Seeing her have an IV stuck in her arm and having to put a breathing mask on her...