Tag Archives: James Bond

Games…Sigh

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Tonette Joyce

Favorite game to play as a child? As an adult? We were a game-playing family when I was growing up; I think in the 50s and 60s just about everyone was. When I was really young we lived in an … Continue reading →

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Everybody Should Read This Book

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Jeff Salter

My Celebrity Spokespersons By Jeff Salter This is another example of a topic I’d originally suggested, but for which I no longer recall whether I had anything particular in mind. Indeed, as I’ve read the offerings of the Resident Foxes … Continue reading →

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Sharing Books & Stories

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter As sometimes happens, my take on this 4F1H weekly topic may veer a bit. In discussing books (and stories) I’ve shared with friends or family, I’m not taking the “share” part too literally. In other words, with … Continue reading →

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From Film to Paper

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter I wanted to steal Angie Schroeder’s cool blog title, “From Screen to Shelf” but I didn’t. This is Part 2 of a two-week focus on books and movies. Last week, we looked at the movies we saw … Continue reading →

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After the book, had to see the film

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jeff Salter

Movies I’ve Watched Because I Loved the Books By Jeff Salter This is Part 1 of a two-week focus on movies and books. Next week, we’ll be looking at books we’ve read because we saw and enjoyed a movie. But … Continue reading →

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Auf Wiedersehen …

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Iris B

It’s time to say farewell … or as we say in Germany “Auf Wiedersehen”, which means ‘until we meet again’. Much more appropriate, I believe. Why do I leave this incredibly interesting blog, with incredibly wonderful people, who made me … Continue reading →

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My Conversation with Shakespeare… Among Others

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter What would I say to (or ask of) my favorite famous authors (even if long gone)? Keep reading. William Shakespeare Let’s start with the Immortal Bard. I’d thank him for about half of his plays and tell … Continue reading →

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Best 007 Bad Guys

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter Four the final week of our September tribute to James Bond 007, we’re focused on our favorite Bond (male or female) villains. If you’ve perused my previous three blogs – click on the archives if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Notable Nasties

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Micki Gibson

Final official week of the Bondathon and it’s time to talk about the baddies.  As Iris and Janette mentioned earlier, Javier Bardem as Silva in “Skyfall” is definitely one of the best.  While Janette has a weakness for him due … Continue reading →

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Be scared, very scared …

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Iris B

Last week of the Bond month. Sad in a way, but hasn’t it been interesting and exciting! I could go on for another few weeks …. LOL Anyway …. favourite Bond Villain or Villainesses. “No Mr Bond, I want you … Continue reading →

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