Escape was an American radio drama anthology program which presented thriller, adventure, science-fiction and horror-type stories from the later end of the 1940s to the mid 1950s. A very well regarded series, despite it’s struggle to maintain sponsor interest during production, there were over 200 episodes produced, starring many big radio names . (During one … Continue reading Escape (Radio drama recommendations)
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Enden und continunen
(This week I had "beginnen" in my German vocabulary flashcards and putting it with "enden" and other German words I've previously encountered like "kennenlernen," I'm currently not-very-seriously operating on a "when in doubt, add an "en" to make it sound German" theory.) I'm continuing learning German in the new year, although I am now setting … Continue reading Enden und continunen
My Top Ten Recommendations from the Films I watched in 2025
I watched at least a little of over 300 films this past year. The oldest was from 1931, and the most recent was a 2024 release. The 1950s were very much over-represented, as I watched nearly twice as many films from that decade than from any other. The 40's were also well represented. While I … Continue reading My Top Ten Recommendations from the Films I watched in 2025
King Solomon’s Mines and Titanium Noir – Book Reviews
Two shorter book reviews today, as I've been looking at these in my "drafts" folder for awhile. Review One: A "grabbed it for a little" title I've had a go at recently - H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines. This I have in a nice looking hardback at the moment. I've been meaning to read … Continue reading King Solomon’s Mines and Titanium Noir – Book Reviews
Advent (Flash Fiction)
Story written by Kilmeny MacMichael At the top of the road where the box canyon drops, there is a tall, grey chain-link fence. And an unreasonably large gate, locked against a precipice of grey rock, under a blanket of white fur from the sky. I’ve been here before. It is a place for poor family … Continue reading Advent (Flash Fiction)