Category Archives: Reviews

Ryobi TEK4 Thermometer

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Ten years back I was having A/C problems at my house, and I called in a repair company. It was one of those hot Texas summer days, and there didn’t be much cool coming out of the vents. The service … Continue reading →

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Executive Action

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

It is only coincidence that I am posting this review of a show about the decapitation of the United States Government on the very day somebody had a go at such an abortive plan. In any event, this morning I … Continue reading →

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Maravilla Condos Galveston

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Down to Texas City for some photographs on the 20th anniversary of the 1947 disaster, we stayed over in Galveston two nights. We figured it would be neat to rent by the seawall, and Maravilla Condos had great appeal. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Le Misanthrope

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

It’s a classic title, and it’s what popped into my brain after watching a few frames of this. But this movie has no resemblance to the Molière classic. It’s As Good as it Gets, starring Jack Nicholson as the only person who could have … Continue reading →

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The World Outside

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

It’s a story about brutal murder and police corruption, and at the same time it’s one of the most beautifully-photographed movies I’ve reviewed. It came out in 1985, and it’s Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. It’s currently available … Continue reading →

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Room Mate Waldorf Towers

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

We never stayed in Miami before and didn’t know what to expect. Actually, this is Miami Beach, close and actually on the beach. I have no idea why one would want to stay in Miami. Room Mate Waldorf Towers came … Continue reading →

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Weather Tech

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

If you can’t do anything about the weather, at least you can keep informed. I saw one of these at Home Depot, and it was enticing. Maybe a bit pricey. Amazon had it cheaper. It’s La Crosse Technology S88907 weather … Continue reading →

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