“It’s 6 o’clock somewhere” Who’s every used this excuse before? Not sure when or how 6pm became a socially acceptable time to crack a beer but it’s what I’ve grown up with. I have excused myself many times with this. If it’s past 6pm then there’s no problem. If I can see other people drinkingContinue reading “Dry January – Day 1”
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Dry January – Day 0
Temperance – a Christian virtue to moderate and balance the use of created goods. Later to be known as abstinence from alcohol. The word temperance is, indeed, a Christian virtue but became particularly important in the 19th and 20th centuries when society started to think twice about alcohol. Temperance Bars, that served only non-alcoholic beverages,Continue reading “Dry January – Day 0”
Dry January – Day -1
New year, new me? Disclaimer: I have highjacked this review site to post other stuff. Just enjoying writing at the moment. Still reading though and reviews to follow. I have decided to attempt Dry January this year. This means going alcohol free for 30 days. The reason I am writing this blog is that IContinue reading “Dry January – Day -1”
Why Are Doctors Called Dr?
Why Are Doctors Called ‘Dr’? Not a book review but I thought it best to put my words down regarding this subject. A difficult one to get across I think and I apologise if the post doesn’t flow very well or the argument is a little over-egged. I have been a medical ‘doctor’ for overContinue reading “Why Are Doctors Called Dr?”
Preserving Patients
Author – Dr Tom Parsons Publisher – Kindle Date – 2017 Stars – 3.5/5 Review Being a physician myself, it is not surprising that I liked this book. With the recent flurry in anecdotal books and memoirs, this is a welcome addition from a novice writer. Dr Tom Parsons is a pseudonym and care isContinue reading “Preserving Patients”
The Winter Mystery
Author – Faith Martin Publisher – Joffe Books Date – 2018 Stars – 3/5 Review I was scouring Kindle Prime for something to read one night and with such a wealth of material it is very difficult to choose. I’m sure many have been in the same situation before. I wanted something gripping and somethingContinue reading “The Winter Mystery”
The Origin of Our Species
The Origin of Our Species – review Author – Chris Stringer Publisher – Penguin Date – 2011 Stars – 4.5/5 Review Although I have said this blog is mainly intended for crime and mystery, I have a secondary interest in science and particularly genetics. Hence, the story of human evolution and how we came toContinue reading “The Origin of Our Species”
The Murders of Rue Morgue
The Murders of Rue Morgue Author – Edgar Allan Poe Publisher – Graham’s magazine Date – 1841 Stars – 5/5 Review This week I am reviewing yet another crime mystery classic. I must pay homage to Sim’s “The Dead Witness” again for bringing this story to my attention and I promise I won’t just keep witteringContinue reading “The Murders of Rue Morgue”
The Secret Cell
Author – William E Burton Publisher – Gentleman’s magazine Date – 1837 Stars – 5/5 Review Whilst I still get used to blogging and wordpress, I am writing reviews on pretty much anything I am reading at the moment. The more I write, the better I write so these reviews serve as a personal development asContinue reading “The Secret Cell”
The Lost World – review of a classic
Author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher – Strand magazine Date – 1912 Stars – 5/5 Review Conan Doyle is well known for his detective novels featuring his hero Sherlock Holmes and chronicler Dr John Watson. However, he is a little less known for his other works despite their literary prowess. The Lost World isContinue reading “The Lost World – review of a classic”
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