A Few Observations about “The Book of Eli”
By SHARON K. GILBERT Last night, Derek and I finally found time to watch the post-apocalyptic film, The Book of Eli. It’s the second time in the last year that we’ve received the DVD from Netflix. The first time around, the disc sat collecting dust for about a month beforeContinue Reading
Molecular Babylon Series III — A Starr Rises in Indiana
(This essay is but one installment in the Molecular Babylon series. Part I may be found here; Part II may be found here) By SHARON K. GILBERT Bloomington, Indiana will always be one of my all-time favorite cities. As an avid high school vocalist, I spent summers there during the renowned IndianaContinue Reading
Novel Conjunction: ‘Winds of Evil’ meets ‘Armageddon Strain’ in the Gulf of Mexico
By SHARON K. GILBERT SEVEN years ago to the day, Hurricane Katrina reached Category 3 status in the Gulf of Mexico. The eyewall began to strengthen, and the storm’s track moved ever closer to New Orleans. The shocking images of the hurricane’s landfall and subsequent storm surge played out beforeContinue Reading