No. And you likely couldn’t either. Sit down, kids. It’s time for a science lesson. Henrietta Lacks was born on August 1, 1920. She died at the age of 31. She became unwell, so she went to the only hospital in her area that would see African-American patients, Johns Hopkins. Henrietta was first misdiagnosed andContinue reading “Henrietta Lacks: Could I even live without her?”
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The 13 Ghosts of Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew 3 Pretzels Have you heard gang? There’s a new Nancy Drew in town and she’s moderately cooler than most but not all versions of Nancy Drew that you’ve seen in the past. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase featured the coolest Nancy although the mystery is real dumb and I realize I’m ramblingContinue reading “The 13 Ghosts of Nancy Drew”
Book Review: We Are Water
Annie and Orion have been married for twenty-seven years. They have three grown children; Andrew and Ariane who are twins, and Marissa, the baby of the family. Annie is an artist who has very recently, thanks to the help of a gallery owner, come in to a little bit of fame.
Wunderbrow: Could I Even Survive Without It?
No. The answer is no. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I’d mention the few things I’m grateful for. So, what is a Wunderbrow? Well, it’s an eyebrow filler that is top-notch. Typically, an intentional misspelling of a product name when it seems to serve no purpose is a hard no forContinue reading “Wunderbrow: Could I Even Survive Without It?”
Wealthy Parents Just Don’t Even Stand a Chance of Survival in Gotham
Batwoman 4 Pretzels Hey guys, are you watching Batwoman? You really should be. I mean, I was wary at first. DC isn’t known for empowering its female characters so much as dressing Wonder Woman in the sexy Halloween costume version of her actual outfit in Justice League and also for that movie being terrible. Here’sContinue reading “Wealthy Parents Just Don’t Even Stand a Chance of Survival in Gotham”
The Craft
5 pretzels. Grab your three best birches; it’s time to call the corners. I love everything about this movie. It is the perfect angsty teenage witch movie. And it has a killer cast. Skeet Ulrich, always greasy, portrays Chris beautifully. Neve Campbell, Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk. It literally could not get better. Let’ pretend youContinue reading “The Craft”
I Just Love the Smell of an Old Fashioned Nunnery, Don’t You?
Little Evil 3 Pretzels Have you ever wanted to see Adam Scott hit Sally Field with a 2×4? If the answer is yes, I am concerned…but pleased to report that I have just the movie recommendation for you. It’s a Netflix movie called Little Evil. Adam Scott plays a pretty darn normal guy named GaryContinue reading “I Just Love the Smell of an Old Fashioned Nunnery, Don’t You?”
Ladies, We Can Do Better
You guys, I love mysteries. I read them, I write them. I love them. So, I decided to give two of the big names in the genre Janet Evanovich and Donna Andrews. I was…underwhelmed and disappointed. Let’s begin with the problematic Janet Evanovich. I read, well, tried to read, Wicked Appetite. Wicked Appetite is setContinue reading “Ladies, We Can Do Better”
Arachnophobia: Jeff Daniels Has Got Jokes, Y’all
In which I discover arachnophobia is as funny as it is terrifying.
You Just Messed With the Wrong Virgin
The Final Girls 5 Fresh Pretzels Alright y’all, are you ready for the greatest horror comedy of all time? Yeah, you are. I adore this movie and watch it every year. I wanted to share it with you guys now so that you have a chance to watch before Halloween and, believe me, if youContinue reading “You Just Messed With the Wrong Virgin”