Month: April 2014

Book Review: The Steady Running of the Hour by Justin Go

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I had the opportunity to review an advance reader copy of the first novel written by Justin Go. I should admit that I’ve never read an advance reader’s copy of a book before, so I have nothing to compare this book to, in that sense. I thought perhaps an advance reader’s edition would still have some changes needed or spelling errors, but this novel was, unbelievably, perfect. “The Steady Running of the Hour” is Justin’s debut novel and is very well written.

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Let me begin by introducing the story to you. [Read more...]

Lets All Go Fly a Kite…at Neptune Theatre

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“Winds in the east, mist coming in. Like somethin’ is brewin’ and bout to begin. Can’t put me finger on what lies in store, But I fear what’s to happen all happened before”

Anyone who knows the Walt Disney movie, Mary Poppins, knows that this line opens the show. My daughters, mother-in-law and I had the opportunity to go see the musical Mary Poppins, put on by Neptune Theatre, in Halifax. We were blown away by the performance.

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Neptune Theatre had some big shoes to fill, when they took on the story of Mary Poppins. I had my doubts at the beginning of the performance. I am a huge Disney fan, and Mary Poppins is one of my most cherished characters. She is so dear, to so many people, I wondered if this take on her story would be a disappointment.

Let me say with resounding conviction, Mary Poppins is alive at Neptune Theatre, and practically perfect in every way! [Read more...]