Bames Live is proud to accept some great awards and to pass them on, too. Nancy LaRonda Johnson has somehow included me in her list of nominees for four awards. Yay! Well... Actually she gave me the choice to accept one or all of the four. Being the fallible human that I am, I have decided to accept three ... bwahahaha (beri, beri greedy laf!) I have decided to somehow condense all three awards in this post. My nominees for the awards are at the bottom of this post and I am nominating them for all thre...
The Last Hour by Charles Sheehan-Miles My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have to admit that reading this particular book took me more than the usual amount of time it takes for me to read a book. The reason for that is simply because the book made me cry buckets full and I had to stop reading for a time. Suffice it to say, The Last Hour by author Charles Sheehan-Miles is one hell of a tearjerker. A box of tissues won't cut it -- you will need a beach towel! It is part of the Thompson Sisters series, specifical...
Lemonade with Mint (Nimbu Pani or Shikanjvi) When daytime temperatures soar and the heat becomes tough todeal with, you need to take certain measures to help you deal with it. Here are some tips to help you stay cool this summer. Wear natural fabrics -- Cotton and linens are the best fabrics for summer. They help the skin breathe and are able to absorb sweat. Unless you have athletic clothes that have special technology, stay away from synthetics. Drink the right type of fluids-- During scorching...
Untraceable by S.R. Johannes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Untraceable by S.R. Johannes is an exciting young-adult thriller that combines generous dashes of romance and suspense. The story revolves around a 16-year old young lady, Grace, who is desperately trying to look for her missing father. She refuses to accept what people around her say regarding what might have happened. Every single day, she takes her trusty bike Luci and goes into the vast expanse of woods to try and find any sign that might lead he...
Inferno by Dan Brown My rating: 5 of 5 stars Inferno is the latest novel by writer Dan Brown. The story's main character is Robert Langdon, a professor of Religious Iconology and Symbology at Harvard University. He has also been the main character in Dan Brown's previous novels Angels Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and The Lost Symbol. The focus of Inferno is on the work of Dante Alighieri. There are so many references to the painting of Dante's Inferno by renowned painter Botticelli, Dante's travel th...
The Forgotten by David Baldacci My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Forgotten by David Baldacci revolves around Special Agent John Puller who works within the US Army CID. His paternal Aunt, Betsy, sends his father a letter wherein she says that there are problems in Paradise, Florida where she lives. John Puller's father is retired commander Lt. Gen. John Puller who is now a patient at Virginia's VA hospital for his Alzheimer's. As John comes home from his previous assignment, he learns that his father has b...
Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling My rating: 4 of 5 stars The book is more like a really short story but it is a joy to read nonetheless. I love JKRowling's Harry Potter series and this book as well. The story revolves around Sirius Black and James Potter. They were really great friends and could be compared to Weasley Twins during Harry's time at Hogwart's School. The story is a mere 800 words long but it is a great collection of 800 words. It is funny, witty and fun to read. Harry Potter fan...
Among the many things that I truly admire about my Dad is that he is a very kind person. He tries his best to help out others as much as he can. Though I try to be kind to others as well, my Dad is a tough act to follow. Today, my Dad went with my stepmother and I to the dentist's office. My stepmother needed to have a tooth extracted. With us was an old lady who is a good friend to my Dad and stepmother since their childhood. I fondly call her Bhua (meaning paternal aunt). Bhua helping my stepmot...
Today is a very special day for our family. My Dad is celebrating his 81st birthday. Happy Birthday, Dad and may you have many more happy birthdays to come
