Tag Archives: JK Rowling

Do You Have IT?

If you are a die-hard Harry Potter fan I’m sure you have better things to read than this blog right now. If you were one of the loyal fans that stood in line and got your hot little hands on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” shortly after midnight—congratulations! You now have the answers you were looking for. So, was all the hype worth it? I don’t have the latest book (or any of them for that matter) so I wouldn’t know. What I do know is that the allure of the boy wizard far exceeded my expectations. Here’s why. … Continue reading →

Harry Potter Mania

My daughter doesn’t know how to read yet, but even she knows who Harry Potter is. Not because we have any of the books. (We don’t.) Not because we’ve seen any of the movies (We haven’t.) It’s simply because it is virtually impossible to go anywhere these days without running into the boy wizard’s mug. Commercials for the latest Harry Potter movie are constantly on TV. Photos of the final book are all over the Internet. And stories regarding “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” leaks and lawsuits are saturating the evening news. Copies of the seventh and likely final … Continue reading →

Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (2007)

It’s official, Harry Potter is back. At 12:01 a.m. last night, we sat down in a theater to preview Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix. Normally, I wouldn’t go see a movie so late, but my daughter is so eager to see the film, I wanted to preview it first. She’s a huge fan of Harry Potter, both the books and the films. Please note that this review will contain major spoilers if you have not read the books first. Background At the end of Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire Harry came face to face with … Continue reading →

Airport Screeners Don’t Discriminate—The Tale of J.K. Rowling’s Detainment

I’m sure by now you know that it is virtually impossible to make it through an airport security screening area without stripping from head-to-toe. I’m kidding. But, since 9-11 and even more recently the foiled British based terror plot to blow up several major airlines mid-flight, airport security has clamped down on travelers like never before. But, do you often wonder if some people, celebrities, perhaps, are able to breeze through lines while the rest of us no-names endure the rigors of de-shoeing and having the contents of our carry-ons dumped out and put on display for the rest of … Continue reading →