Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Time for the season premiere!  Jessy, 1) you can learn to make empanadas if you want, 2) I feel like Spain does have empanadas so like (depending on where in Italy you're moving) you may be able to find a Spanish restaurant Not sure we should say we're not sure if Vittorio is "gay or European) Jessy, to be fair to your friends' doubts, it sounds like you've historically had bad taste in men Andi sounds good (a rarity for performers on this show) Andi, the psychic said you would meet your soulmate on beach...not just go on a beach date (like, yes, it was their second date so it was early, but she met him elsewhere) This may shock folks, but I think Andi's parents calling her "Annoying Andi" is not awesome Andi, how is Nigel and you splitting the cost of a timeshare the plan if he hasn't said that he'd do that I think Andi's family has a right to be concerned So, breathe, moan, and purr are all different verbs, y'all Ally is so pretty Th...

Shhhh! I'm working on something else for my Halloween party and I want credit for it! If you're not coming to my party, but want to know the things I'm working on--shoot me a note! If you are coming, you'll just have to wait! (Prompt by me) Photo by Michelle Gordon on Unsplash

Here are some short pieces based on things that have happened in my life recently. CPAP? Last night I did my second sleep study. I think my first was in 2021? Not sure. Also, the hospital seemed to not be sure...even though I had it done there. Did I hallucinate it? Or is the medical documentation system overly confusing? I do have a guess between those two... Anyways, as I walked the hospital halls to find the sleep clinic, one of the hospital robots wheeled past me. One, I don't like the robots at all--it was fairly creepy to encounter one in an otherwise empty hallway. Two, why did it look like it was wearing lipstick? Why is it so important for the robot to appear feminine? Also, choosing bright red lipstick for a robot just gave me the ick. Do they want someone to kiss it? I mean, I hope not, but it was weird. Then I reached the clinic. This time, the clinician helping me was a woman (phew). Not that the man I had last time was creepy, it's just so much weirder for a man y...

So, if you don't know, I have a book review blog called Holly Reviews, Bookman! . On Mondays, I (usually) post a review of a frontlist or recent book. On Fridays, I (usually) post a review of a backlist book. On Wednesdays, I have a rotation of four different kinds of posts. The rotation starts with a book series that I think could be a good TV show. Next, I share four books on my to-read list. Then, I write about a book I think could be a good movie. Finally, I select four books that I think have great covers. I'm close to finishing 25 rotations of these four and I'm considering some new themes. Here are 15 brainstormed ideas: Book-related artwork I love Book resources for current events Bookstore reviews Festive books for upcoming holidays Guest reviews (if I can rope friends in haha) If you liked X, try Y Lists of upcoming local literary events Literary mysteries (meaning, mysteries about authors, lost texts, etc.) Profiles/facts about authors I admire Quotes from books ...

Time for part 2 of  the tell all!  Russ, I feel bad for you But, I do appreciate that Rebecca accurately points out that Russ DOES have to keep speaking with Pao as SHE'S HIS SON'S MOTHER Russ, I want you to get therapy I do wonder if Sarper is telling the truth about giving Shekinah $15k I thought that, at some point, we had a statement from Shekinah? Wild that Sarper said the reason Shekinah and Darcey are friends is because they both love surgery LOL Darcey agrees with Sarper about the surgery bond! Sarper, I would argue that you also are known for being in a relationship with Shekinah, so of course you talk about it on stage I do think Sarper was workshopping some material during his "recommitment" Lol Sarper asks for Ross to affirm Sarper is attractive So, yes, Thais was reacting BIG to Shekinah, but that DOES NOT EXCUSE SHEKINAH SAYING SOMETHING XENOPHOBIC SHEKINAH! THAT DIDN'T HELP! Shekinah is selling merch that says "Go back to your country"?!?...

Some seasons of survivor (aka season 27) have a theme (aka "Blood vs. Water" where every player is related to, by blood or marriage, to another player). Here are 15 themes I think could be pretty great to watch (side note, I could not find a compilation of logos that included season 51...sigh): Arctic: Season that leaves Fiji for a frigid environment (obviously, players would be given more supplies and/or shelter for this season) Break the Record: Season where anyone who breaks a previous challenge record immunity even if someone else is the last standing (e.g. two players could beat a previous record with one still doing better than the other--in that case, both would win immunity) From Beyond: Season where eliminated players (before jury begins) are able to bestow a certain number of advantages to remaining players where there is a reward system for if the eliminated players gives an advantage to the ultimate sole survivor. I would imagine it would be a sliding scale (meani...