The Whisking Hour — An Advanced Review of Murder, Baked Goods, and Theatre
Now, when I say delectable, I mean it. Practically every page of “The Whisking Hour” drips with baked-in goodness in a vibrant, descriptive tone. For, you see, the narrator is Juliet Capshaw, the owner and head baker at Torte, a cafe and bakery in the small town of Ashland, Oregon.
My Body
My walking armor I wear to confront life, my seduction weapon that feeds staring eyes craving for beauty and feminity…
Emylle on Wheels, Web Comic – She’ll Walk Before I Do
“Look, Emylle! My baby sits and stands on her own!”
Emylle replies with a smile that is just as bright and says, “Wow! She’ll walk before I do!”
Festivals
So singular was their purpose — I wanted my friends to feel the weight of their
craving, but they were not present. They were hidden somewhere, pressed against a dark obsession with their position, they battled their worries from day to day.
The Celebrated Groundhog
He is stout and portly, as he tells the future shortly. He’s a bit of a coward, preparing to run when, at the Knob, he first sees the sun.
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September 11, 2025
September 10, 2025
The quality of the show exceeded my expectations by virtue of its stage effects. The sets, lighting, projections, costumes, and flawless scene transitions introduced me to the technical aspects of musical theatre I never thought I would be interested in as an actress who only performed in school productions.
September 9, 2025
This little mocking owl, my friend, this mocking bird I know, he taunts me from the tree outside with laughs and giggles loud.
September 8, 2025
I wanted to write this even though you left this morning. I didn’t get to say all that I wanted to while we were together.
September 7, 2025
“I will always be your Popi and no one else’s. I know you’re a special girl, though, and don’t want Tommy to be sad. If you want to be a good friend, sharing with him would be nice.”
September 6, 2025
I decided to try one last Ahmad brand tea this year. Since I loved the Strawberry Sensation so much, when I saw the Strawberry Velvet Cake dessert tea, I thought I’d give it a brew.
September 5, 2025
In essence, Midnight Burger is a true homage to the old radio shows of the 1930s and 1940s. Every episode is well-written, acted, and has excellent sound technicians that bring the story to life.
September 4, 2025
But what about Judy’s happiness? Does she count for nothing? Her therapist Dr. Hand tells her she must find her own happiness, and that her life with Punch does not define her. But those are words on a couch in a sunny office. It’s much different in a hazy kitchen with moldy toast on the table and rotting burger meat on the floor.
August 31, 2025
On a deeper level, Invisible Kitties tackles the mystery of existence and how we, as humans, personify our pets and develop deep bonds with them.
August 30, 2025
If you're looking to dive into BookTube, these three YouTubers offer a great starting point before branching out to discover even more creators.
August 30, 2025
**Minor Spoilers Ahead** With such a vast and expansive universe, many of us at one point or another have thought about donning a space suit, exploring […]
August 29, 2025
The morning light slips through the cracks of my window, revealing fragments of a city that refuses to disappear. Every street corner carries a story, some whispered, some shouted, some carried gently by the wind.
August 28, 2025
I typically hate it when live-action remakes, particularly those with musical theater flairs, go off their original scores. However, Snow White (2025) is different. The new songs deepen the characters’ emotions and drives while creating more beats for the plotline. Not to mention Rachel Zegler’s voice is phenomenal.
August 27, 2025
That had created a reservoir of memories. A few of those moments were caught on camera. But the drumming on the back, head and shoulders cannot be shared.
August 21, 2025
Nine Perfect Strangers, based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, is a slow-burning psychological thriller that simmers with tension and secrets. As the guests undergo increasingly unconventional therapies, they begin to question not only the methods but the motives behind them. Why were they chosen? What connects them, and what exactly is in those smoothies?
August 20, 2025
When Lillibell climbed onto the moon,
we thought we’d never find her.
She’d vanished uncountable times before
but never ignored the wind’s moaning.
August 19, 2025
August 18, 2025
**Trigger warning: death and loss of loved one.** Iris, leaves of red, yellow, goldfall ground-ward, carpetingdew-wet grass, where autumnwalks in her season. Iris, huge white flowersappear […]
August 17, 2025
“If you got gas to get to Milton, you could go see my friend Clara. I was talking to her on the phone yesterday. She was thinking about how to get more business — she has a flower shop. Business isn’t great, so she was thinking about selling in other places, but she can’t leave the shop.
August 16, 2025
Ricky Riley and Frank L’Heureux left first in the Malibu and the others got into the truck and headed for the job, the wipers thumping as […]