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best of Allston's books in the series (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:12:26 GMT

Solo Command (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 7)

by Aaron Allston

This was definitely the best of Aaron Allston’s books in the X-Wing Series. It took him a few tries, but this was thoroughly enjoyable. Now I’m looking forward to reading Starfighters of Adumar!

Terrible writing and dialogue obscure good research (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:39:45 GMT

Squire (Squire Trilogy, Book 1)

by Peter Telep

This book, for a period piece, was well researched. I especially appreciated the more realistic depictions of battle and life as a warrior during Arthurian times. However, the terrible dialogue (and at times, writing, too) obscures this fact. I enjoy it, but only because I like the legends around Arthur, etc. If not for that, I probably would have put the book down.

I’ve also listed this as a re-read because I read this book during elementary school or jr. high originally. It was on my shelf still, and I was between books and decided to read it – because I couldn’t for the life of me even remember what it was about. Since I remember enjoying it so much the first time around, I was left… disappointed. Will I read the next in the series? ... Probably.

A story about "21 (Single-Disc Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:21:43 GMT

21 (Single-Disc Edition)

Wasn’t nearly as good as the book it was based upon.

A question I have about "Into the Wild (MTI)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:43:42 GMT

Into the Wild (MTI)

by Jon Krakauer

Is the film that was made after the book any good? I haven’t seen it yet.

Why I recommend "Into the Wild (MTI)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:42:54 GMT

Into the Wild (MTI)

by Jon Krakauer

For some reason this book reminded me of Catcher in the Rye. I can’t put my finger on why, but I enjoyed both books greatly.

A story about "Premières Côtes de Blaye, 2003"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:02:35 GMT

Premières Côtes de Blaye, 2003

by Château Mayne Guyon

Appellation Premières Côtes de Blaye Contrôlée
Médaille de Bronze, Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2005
Grand Vin de Bordeaux

Wow; great for $6.99. Got this at Trader Joe’s because of the Bronze Medal in the General Agricultural contest thing… it was always a mark of great quality/taste/etc. when we were in France. This didn’t disappoint.

A story about "Bordeaux, 2003"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 05:53:47 GMT

Bordeaux, 2003

by Château Latour-Laguens

Details:

Apellation Bordeaux Contrôlée
Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Gironde, France
Subregion: Médoc

A story about "Côtes Du Ventoux, 2004"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Mon, 15 May 2006 02:00:49 GMT

Côtes Du Ventoux, 2004

by La Vieille Ferme (Rhône Valley Vineyards)

Appellation Cotes du Ventoux Controlee
Récolte 2004
Grenache 50%, Syrah 20%, Carignan 15%, Cinsault 15%

www.vineyardbrands.com

too acidic

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:22:45 GMT

Archeo Sicilia Nero d' Avola 2003

by Archeo (Bottled by San Michele, Italia)

Too acidic, too little complexity. It was ok, and I’d probably drink it again in a pinch, but not something I’d purchase from Trader Joe’s again probably. Almost had a citrus-y taste.

Information about it:

Grapes: Nero d’ Avola, 100%.
Production area: South-western Sicily.

Label states: Archeo, Sicilia, Indicazione Geografica Tipica, Nero d’ Avola, 2003. Ruggero di Tasso, Winemaker.

A story about "Sangria"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:32:12 GMT

Sangria

by Moe and Nari

Recipe!!!

This stuff turned out as good as anything we had in Spain… although I recommend fresh fruit and squeezing fresh orange juice if at all possible.

1 bottle red wine
1/4 cup triple sec
1/2 cup brandy
1 cup fresh oj
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced orange
1 cup blackberries (squish them a bit)

A story about "Arrogant Bastard Ale"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:18:41 GMT

Arrogant Bastard Ale

by Stone Brewing Co.

This is the first beer that I’ve bought legally in the United States since turning 21. Bought on Pacific Coast Highway 101 from some beachy looking liquor store. Amusement.

Great beer. Much better than the last time I had it. Interesting sweetness for such a dark ale.

A story about "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 04:31:12 GMT

The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You

by Dorothy Bryant

read the back of the book and didn’t feel in the slightest interested. started it and wasn’t immediately drawn into the story. finished it and was left suspended inbetween worlds. excellent book.

A story about "Murphy's Stout"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:16:06 GMT

Murphy's Stout

Found this one at Trader Joe’s. Imported from Ireland. Murphy’s Pub draught Stout. Comes in these great cans with the same little “draughtflow” plastic piece inside them that the Guiness Draught has. Wonderful, creamy head. Great beer.

A story about "MacTarnahan's Blackwatch Cream Porter"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:11:29 GMT

MacTarnahan's Blackwatch Cream Porter

Wow. This is great.

A story about "James Squire Original Amber Ale"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:25:26 GMT

James Squire Original Amber Ale

Surprisingly deep flavor for an amber ale. I really liked this one and was actually able to finish a whole drink in one sitting.

A story about "Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 19:58:50 GMT

Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir

Sterling Vintner’s Collection. Pinot Noir. Central Coast. 2003. Red wine that I like! Yay!

A story about "Sutter Home Moscato"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 19:55:43 GMT

Sutter Home Moscato

Sutter Home Family Vineyards. California 2004. Great, sweet flavor.

A story about "Herland"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:36:45 GMT

Herland

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

This book was worth consuming because I rarely find books that aren’t. That said, I found the constant focus on Motherhood and Mothering (with capital letters) to be disappointing. Is that really what a feminist utopia would be? Is that all is could be? It was a big let down, at least for me; I was forced to constantly keep in mind that the book was written sometime around 1915.

A story about "Batman Begins"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:22:47 GMT

Batman Begins

by Christopher Nolan

This movie was excellent. Go see it! Now!

A story about "Jurassic Park III (Full Screeen Collector's Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 04:51:16 GMT

Jurassic Park III (Full Screeen Collector's Edition)

by Joe Johnston

What can I say? I’m a sucker for this series… still, though, JP III was a bad movie. Especially compared to the original JP.

A story about "Herland"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Moe) — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:43:30 GMT

Herland

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

I’m starting this now because it seems like a good idea to do some of the reading for one of my classes ahead of time; zie did send us the booklist in the order that we were going to read it, afterall. Plus, it seems like some sort of strange assumption that we’d start them over the summer… makes me think she’s going to assign a lot of supplimentary reading during the year. So yep. Reading school books already.