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Charles Shaw Chardonnay Review
by Stacie Naczelnik
I am not a big fan of white wines, particularly two buck chuck white wines, but I felt compelled to give the Charles Shaw chardonnay another chance after learning that it won the top prize at a California... published 10 months ago
A Review of Anne Lamott 's "Bird by Bird"
by Stacie Naczelnik
“ . . . good writing is about telling the truth,” says Anne Lamott immediately in her first chapter. This doesn’t mean to always tell the strict truth when writing (because then fiction... published 11 months ago
Kyon Ki - A Bollywood Film
by Stacie Naczelnik
Kyon Ki translates into “It’s Fate” and the story is literally about the fate of two relationships and three lovers. The main character, Anand (played by Salman Khan), falls desperately in... published 2 months ago
Charles Shaw Shiraz Wine Review
by Stacie Naczelnik
I tend to prefer red wines to white wines, so this Shiraz is already at an advantage. Being a two buck chuck wine means it is (1) inexpensive and (2) questionable. Inexpensive, of course, doesn't always mean... published 9 months ago
Long Life, by Mary Oliver--A Reader's Experience
by Stacie Naczelnik
Mary Oliver incorporates a series of essays and poems to write about the connection between nature, people, and animals. She writes about the small moments in life: a walk through a field, watching a... published 11 months ago
Book Review: Becoming a Writer, by Dorothea Brande
by Stacie Naczelnik
First published in 1934, it is interesting to read Dorothea Brande's Becoming a Writer because it is still applicable to writers today. Brande begins by explaining she doesn't want to write the same kind of... published 11 months ago
Crane Lake Chardonnay Review
by Stacie Naczelnik
I've had such good luck with white wines lately, so I couldn't pass up giving this one a try (it doesn't hurt that it was on sale at the time). Something about warm summer days puts me in the mood for a... published 9 months ago
Book Review of Diva by Rafael Campo
by Stacie Naczelnik
Divided into five sections, or chapters, Diva represents Rafael Campo’s experiences, as a practicing physician, poet, and gay man, as well as the stories of his patients. Campo’s patients are mostly... published 3 months ago
A Family Daughter - Book Review
by Stacie Naczelnik
Reading a novel about writing a novel isn’t usually the most satisfying experience, but Maile Meloy does it in such a way that it takes time to realize A Family Daughter is about a woman writing... published 3 months ago
Religious Fiction - Dan Brown
by Stacie Naczelnik
When you think of Dan Brown, you probably think conspiracy theory, but he is also noted for writing within the genre of religious fiction. He focuses mainly on the Catholic religion, often delving into the... published 2 months ago










