The Pedantic Bohemian's Grotto is a virtual coffee house for the rest of us. You know who you are. Computer Geeks. Trekkers. Scifi fans. Gamers. Starbucks fanatics. Bloggers. Fan fiction writers. Trivia nuts. Literati. Simmers players and artists. All-around trainspotters. Whether you're fascinated by Jane Austen, spend all your free time Simming, or can quote every single line from every single episode of the original Star Trek series. . .you're welcome here. Think of this as "Geek Starbucks!"
This month I've got quite the unique grab bag of tasty treats to recommend. History, humanity, humor. Shiny! Gilead is one of those wonderful little books that I just came across by accident. It's the first person narrative of a dying elderly father--a preacher--to his seven-year old son. Both hilariously funny and deeply moving, this is a lovely read. I even bought a copy for my Pastor as an Easter gift!
Anne Lamott has yet another triumph in Joe Jones. This slice of bizzare and wonderful life in a family cafe is the best feel-good read I've had in quite a while. Enjoy, like a Krispy Kreme and caramel latte. . .without the guilt!
Thomas Cahill makes history irresistable--and not just for history ubergeeks like me. Sailing the Wine Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter proves that there are no new ideas. Cahill demonstrates that virtually every bit of drama and heroic architypical fiction in the world can be traced back to Homer and Greek legend.
Three must-see DVDs for April include the ethereal Northfork, goosebump-inducing The Sculptress, and an unforgetable 80's treasure and true story, Solomon Northup's Odyssey: "Twelve Years a Slave".
With its all-star cast and the legendary Polish brothers at the helm, Northfork is a dreamy tear-jerker with sly bits of humor. Beautifully photographed and craftily scripted, this is a treat. On the other hand, if you're looking for a twists-and-turns thriller with unmistakable British style, The Sculptress will not disappoint. Avery Brooks delivers a riveting performance as the title character; a factual film based upon the book of the same title, Twelve Years as a Slave. A free man, born in New York, finds himself drugged, kidnapped and sold into slavery in the barbaric pre-Civil War deep south. Brilliant!
From the desk of the Magnificent Assimilator. . .
Hello my Devilish Drones, one and all!
Hey it's March 2007. . .imagine that!
The Pedantic Bohemian Café Message Board was lost--yet AGAIN--with the last round of computer and server problems. . .along with all my websites. I've been offline for a couple of months. The first time in more than ten years.
So for the time being, everything from yours truly is in tatters, bits and grimy pieces, awaiting tweaking, tampering and all around geeking prior to uploading to my new server. Sorry. Just try to bear with me Faithful Readers and Friends.
Next to be asSIMilated. . .
No new Sims updates. Hell, no new updates of any sort. Well, other than over on the blog. No time for Simming. Back and hip hurt too bad to sit at the computer for very long at all. Me sad.
Well, my Daring Drones. . .that is indeed all the news unfit to print at present. Until the next time. . .I'll be the one being terrified by Shepherd Book's HAIR!
