FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol.2 No. 12

FOR THE HELL OF IT    VOL. 2  NO. 12 NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE: NASHVILLE, TENN….Traffic on a Tennessee interstate was snarled recently during morning rush hour due to a spill of canisters releasing a foul smelling vapor. Emergency personnel on the scene were able to determine that the canisters were not filled with hazardous material but frozen bull semen bound for a Texas breeder. Hmmm. A number of questions come immediately to mind: 1.  How did they determine it was bull semen? “Say, Bill, whydoncha go over there and see what that stuff is comin out of them canisters,” said Sgt. Wendell Smiff. “Awright Sarge,” responded Officer William Smiff …

FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol. 2 No.11

FOR THE HELL OF IT        VOL. 2   NO. 11 ON POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE DEBT….. The wind whistles along Constitution Avenue causing lobbyists to pause and reapply product to their hair.  The sky darkens and the ballooning clouds promise rain…a promise that will likely be kept…a rare thing in Washington. As lackeys, yes-men and status quo obsessed bureaucrats all head for their respective burrows and dens, a man hunches over his desk at the White House.  The desk is a gift from the Queen of a country that once held dominion over the nation.  It is large and it is said to hold many secrets.  It is undoubtedly made of …

What happens if a bad review is actually a good review disguised as a stinker…

What happens if a bad review is actually a  good review disguised as a stinker and other tales of narration and critique… Warning: The names and locations mentioned have been changed to protect the innocent, the not so innocent, and  even the pompous and the dim, and to defend against all claims of utter and complete self-indulgence. Here at AA, we like to start our meetings with taking responsibility for our addictions by testifying: Hi, My name is Jo Anna. I’m an audio book narrator. And, yes, I am a part-time audio book reviewer. And here is my story. I’ve noticed quite recently, that everyone out there is a critic. …

Guest Reviewer Jennifer Conner

Jennifer Conner has had her nose in a book for as long as she can remember. In an attempt to redefine her identity after motherhood, she began blogging at The Literate Housewife Review in January 2007. It was a difficult bedtime routine with her daughters that first prompted her to pursue audiobooks. After listening to Simon Vance narrate The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, she discovered that she is a true audiobook geek at heart.  Imported from Michigan, she currently lives in Southwest Virginia with her family. In addition to her blog, you can find Jennifer on Twitter as @lithousewife.    Diamond Ruby: A Novel Written by Joseph Wallace,  Narrated by …