Monthly Archives: October 2019

Trying Something New

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mossjon314159

This blog passed it’s nine year anniversary earlier this month.  Nine years ago, I rekindled my passion for amateur astronomy and photography, but along the way I decided to also review books and movies.  Then I thought returning to college … Continue reading →

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Master of Horror Lecture Series (October 2019)

Posted on October 7, 2019 by mossjon314159

Master of Horror lectures throughout the month of October at several Mid-Continent Public Library locations around Kansas City.  The lecturer is Roberta Park, who also happens to be President of the Tolkien Society of Kansas City. Synopsis:  Horror author H.P. … Continue reading →

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This Week in Middle-earth

Posted on October 6, 2019 by mossjon314159

A year ago today, I attended my first Tolkien Studies conference, hosted by the Tolkien Society of Kansas City at Park University.  I even helped re-enact the scene where Frodo is wounded by the Witch-king (I played the part of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell (2017) 2.5 stars

Posted on October 5, 2019 by mossjon314159

Ghost in the Shell Released: March 31, 2017 (US) Director: Rupert Sanders Watched: 10/2/2019 (via Hulu and SyFy) Rating: 2-2.5 stars Synopsis (from IMDB): In the near future, Major Mira Killian is the first of her kind: A human saved … Continue reading →

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5*11

Posted on October 2, 2019 by mossjon314159

Five 11s Eleven 5s A half century and a half decade. Two score plus a half score plus a quarter score years. I can’t and never could drive fifty-five. I was almost five when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Born of Hope (4 stars)

Posted on October 2, 2019 by mossjon314159

Born of Hope: The Ring of Barahir Release date: December 1, 2009 Director/Producer: Kate Madison Official Website: http://www.bornofhope.com/ Watched: late September 2019 My rating: 4 out of 5 stars I stumbled across this fan film last week while researching (translation: … Continue reading →

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Inexperienced Chili Taster

Posted on October 1, 2019 by mossjon314159

And I’m back after a months-long blog writing hiatus. To get my blood flowing and brain juices churning, I’m posting a ‘joke’ my husband sent me via email way back in November 2007 that I’ve been wanting to share (and … Continue reading →

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