Steven Helmer Publications

Synopsis: Born during World War II and growing up as part of a working-class family in Northern England, Patrick Stewart discovered a love for theater as a teenager and eventually gave up a potential career in journalism to pursue his passion full-time. His memoir describes his journey from being a background stage actor with no lines to being recognized world-wide for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and various starring movie roles, including the failures and regrets that came with his eventual fame. Review: While I have never considered myself a "Trekkie" I did enjoy STNG and do still occasionally watch a rerun of the series when I come across one. Plus, 2000's X-Men remains one of my favorite superhero films. As a result of this, when I came across Making it So at my local library, I had to read it. The book did not disappoint. I was probably more surprised than I should have been at the book spending much more time talk...

It was a bit windy but otherwise nice today, so I went out with my camera at lunch to see if I could spot anything. I had some difficulty with some of the photos because the camera seems to want to focus on everything except what I want in focus but still managed to get a few, including a well-hidden park occupant I almost didn't spot.

There was surprisingly very little activity in my backyard last night, especially compared to the night before. In fact, if it weren't for the rabbits, there wouldn't have been any visitors after dark. Here are the photos I did get though:

I forgot my camera bag this morning, which also meant I didn't have my memory card reader with me. So, I finally checked my trail camera and discovered it had quite a bit of activity last night. Here are some of the photos:

  Image courtesy of Pixabay I get to the office And the phone is already ringing. Can't these customers at least wait until my computer is on Before they call me with their complaining? It's not like it hasn't already been a morning. Nearly walked out the door without my lunch. Not to mention keep dropping things, Not just one item, a whole bunch. In fact, my morning routine was already thrown off By the added stress Of dropping my drink And needing to find a mop to clean up the mess. I'm already exhausted And far from being in a great mental state. Oh, for Pete's sake, What do you mean it's not even eight? I guess it's just going to be one of those days. The kind that messes with my head  And makes me wonder If I should have just stayed in bed. ____________________________________________________ Another Ramen Noodle Night (A Poem) A Father's Prayer for His Daughters (A Poem) A Messy House is a Home (Book of Poems)

Synopsis: Scooby, Shaggy and the rest of the mystery-solving gang win the five last seats on a brand-new passenger spaceship and take part in its inaugural flight around the moon. However, the trip is interrupted when an alien begins to dismantle the ship, forcing a moon landing. Adding to Mystery Incorporated's troubles is a growing rift between Daphne and Velma. Who's in it?  The animated movie uses voices from Frank Welker , Mindy Cohn , Matthew Lillard , Diedrich Bader and Mark Hamill . You can read my review here:  Movie Review: Scooby Doo! Moon Monster Madness (2015) _________________________________________________________ My Thoughts - Scooby Doo, Where Are You!: What a Night for a Knight (1969) Movie Review: Scooby Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015) Movie Review: Scooby Doo and the Monster of Mexico (2003)