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Another week, another few more books.

First was Usagi Yojimbo #31: The Hell Screen; I love Stan Sakai's comic series though I don't buy the comic books. I patiently await the collected stories/graphic novels. I still find them very readable. For those not in the know, these comics are tales about a rabbit who is a skillful samurai now ronin in a fictional Japan. They are all excellent, and beautifully rendered. Very much worth reading.

Next was Dark Serpent by Paul Doherty, a mystery novelist with a huge variety of series that he's written. This is one set in the England of Edward II in which a French privateer is laying waste to English shipping while a series of murders among the recently ousted Templars disturbs the peace. Pretty good read.

Finally, there is Osprey Campaign #48: Salamanca 1812: Wellington Crushes Marmont, a critical battle in the British battle against Napoleon. Solid information.

And so it goes...

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This week is heavily colored by enjoying from a distance while my beloved spouse is traveling with a friend and visiting Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks. She's never been before, while I was there 51 years and one month ago. I'm so glad that she's had the chance to go...

OTOH, I don't think I've ever seen so many movies in a two week stretch as I have in this run. As mentioned in my last post, I saw The Dark Tower; last weekend Bridget and I saw two movies that she wanted to watch in the same day, starting with Dunkirk which I found pretty well-done even though it was rather unstuck in time, and then after a late lunch we watched Atomic Blonde which has a terrific score, and is another true female superhero. I liked it very much.

After my beloved left for her trip, I finally got a chance to see Valerian which is a beautiful film, and a bit of fun, but I'm afraid it's not a great film. Too bad.

I've been playing the full run of Babylon 5 on a website that has it for free; so much meaning in today's politics here. Hmm.

Good week to you all...