Author Archives: Sparky
“Inferno” by Dan Brown
Copyright 2013 by Dan Brown. Published by Anchor Books, a division of Random House LLC. This is the 4th book featuring Robert Langdon, the Harvard professor and expert in medieval symbols, the most famous being The DaVinci Code. The plot in this one is centered on a brilliant genetic scientist who is a big fan … Continue reading
Cleared for a return to Florida
After a single round of chemotherapy back in June, the doctor switched her to immunotherapy due to concern over neuropathy (the loss of feeling in her fingers). She has received 4 immunotherapy infusions. Last week she underwent a round of tests to assess the effectiveness of the immunotherapy. Jett was understandably nervous about what the … Continue reading
“Judgment Call” by J.A. Jance
Copyright 2012 by J.A. Jance. Published by HarperCollins, New York. This is one of Jance’s mysteries featuring Joanna Brady, sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona. This is a long series – this is apparently the 15th – so it is very popular. Sheriff Brady is petite, so she isn’t capable of overpowering anyone like Jack Reacher … Continue reading
Text messages from my truck
My mother, bless her heart, never learned how to use her cell phone to send text messages. It was just beyond her technical abilities. My truck, on the other hand, sends me text messages frequently. Does that mean that my truck is smarter than my mother? I certainly hope not. Actually, it is not the … Continue reading
Scrubs
Scrubs – the TV series – ran for 9 seasons, from 2001 to 2010. It was popular, of course – any series that runs that long has to be popular – but I was never a regular viewer. This summer it has become an entertainment respite. Jett has been spending a lot of time in … Continue reading
“Summer of ’68” by David Benjamin
Copyright 2018 by David Benjamin. Published by Last Kid Books, Madison WI. I have mentioned before that the author is my bff from high school. I have read all of his books and have followed his career closely. He is, in the words of my sister-in-law who has also read at least one of his … Continue reading
Rockport and the “George Stone discount”
Jett and I traveled to Rockport MA a week ago, to visit her mother’s grave and to generally enjoy Rockport, her childhood summer home and still one of our favorite places on the planet. Her brother, George Stone, lived there his entire life. He was a bit of a character (an understatement) but a lovable … Continue reading
Extended Stay America
Yesterday was out 60th day in residence at Extended Stay America (ESA) in Westborough MA. The plan is to stay 90 days, then head back to Florida, if Jett is well enough to go back home. I think the chances of that are pretty good – better than 90%. While she is still very ill … Continue reading
“Foreign Affairs” by Stuart Woods
Copyright 2015 by Stuart Woods. Published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. This is one of Stuart Woods’ many books featuring Stone Barrington, lawyer superhero. There are a bunch of these and this is #35 in the series. I am somewhat facetious when I call Stone a “lawyer superhero.” But his character approaches superhero stature. He … Continue reading
Jett’s folding wheelchair
While still in Florida, it became painfully obvious that Jett was going to need a wheelchair – first to get her north on the train and then to get around to her medical appointments and social engagements. The main requirement was that it be light – I didn’t want to wrestle with a full-size wheelchair … Continue reading »