Monthly Archives: April 2016

The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Marion

Eudora Welty won the Pulitzer prize in 1972 for The Optimist’s Daughter. This slim novel follows Laurel McKelva Hand in the days leading up to her father’s death and the week immediately following. The story starts in New Orleans but … Continue reading →

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The New Copperfield’s

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Marion

Copperfield’s Books has a new branch in the Marin County town of Novato. It opened on April 13. I was going to wait until next week to go visit it, but it’s a bookstore! Of course I couldn’t wait, so … Continue reading →

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The Magicians: You Don’t All Get A’s, But You Passed the Final

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Marion

I wasn’t sure about The Magicians, the Syfy fantasy series based on Lev Grossman’s trilogy. As you know, I am dubious of Syfy’s quality, even when they don’t actually produce the show (which they usually do not). The quality of … Continue reading →

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US Soccer and the Women’s Team: Treat Them Like the Champions They Are

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Marion

“I don’t want to use the word ‘deserve’ in any of this.”–Sunil Gulati, President of the US Soccer Federation “Yeah, dude, and I can see why.”–Marion Deeds Sunil Gulati, President of the US Soccer League, also told Sports Illustrated that US … Continue reading →

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Wynona Earp; Supernatural with Girls? Not Exactly.

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Marion

This is Syfy’s new offering based on the comic book written and drawn by Beau Smith and Joan Chin, published by IDW.  I caught the premiere. I’m sure many people will say (or are already saying), “It’s just Supenatural with … Continue reading →

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Two Tales From a Table

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Marion

It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted. I am adding a link to my long overview of FogCon here, but the joy and intrigue of conventions (or any trip) really, is in the “marginalia;” what happens at the edges, in … Continue reading →

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