by Steven Shomler | Sep 9, 2010 | Food
The beginning of a romance… This article was published in the Fall of 2010. This trip to Portland Soup Company inspired what is now www.portlandfoodcartadventures.com Portland Soup Company www.portlandsoupco.com I arrived in Portland, Oregon from Maple Grove MN...
by Steven Shomler | Sep 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Fall is here! Well almost… according to my calendar, fall actually begins on September 23rd. But, hey Labor Day is now behind us and college football is in full swing. (Boise St 33 Virgina Tech 30.) A number of outlets have put out their Fall 2010 Movie...
by Steven Shomler | Sep 2, 2010 | Travel
The American – Rated R (for good reason – some violence and one intense sexual situation, and adult themes) www.focusfeatures.com/the_american “A brilliant, elegantly quiet movie with lonely and yet compelling pathos.” – Steven Shomler,...
by Steven Shomler | Sep 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
The Expendables rated R (very violent) Summary – Sylvester Stallone leads a group of mercenaries who end up battling a dictator and his troops in the fictional small island nation of Vilena. All star cast including two very cool cameos (by Arnold Schwarzenegger...
by Steven Shomler | Aug 31, 2010 | Travel
Eat Pray Love the Movie – “An enjoyable bit of easygoing escapism, that is filled with bright colors, beautiful scenery and pleasant enough characters.” -Steven Shomler, Good Life Movie Reviews www.goodlifemoviereviews.com Summary – Julia...
by Steven Shomler | Aug 31, 2010 | Book Reviews, Pursue Wholerness, Spirituality, Travel
“I wish Giovanni would kiss me.” – opening line to Eat, Pray, Love. I read this line, and this line only, to my wife and, her spur-of-the-moment reaction was that she wanted to read more. It is a compelling start, and from just this little clip, it...
by Steven Shomler | Aug 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Salt is an enjoyable action flick that will keep you guessing, or at least wondering. The movie does a good job of causing one to wonder whether or not the character that Angelina Jolie plays (Evelyn Salt) is one of the “good guys” or not. I give it 3 out...
by Steven Shomler | Jul 16, 2010 | Book Reviews
Inside Out by Barry Eisler barryeisler.com “Great thriller with depth. It will entertain you and make you reflect on some serious issues.” Steven Shomler goodlifebookreviews.com “Ulrich stared at Clements, wanting to believe that he’d...
by Steven Shomler | Jul 16, 2010 | Book Reviews
Hieronymus Bosch Jack Reacher John Rain michaelconnelly.com leechild.com barryeisler.com I enjoy thrillers. And if we were sharing a delicious meal, say at Fenouil in Portland (fenouilinthepearl.com), or at Fiamma in Vegas (fiammavegas.com), and you asked...
by Steven Shomler | Jul 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
wintersbonemovie.com This powerful film came on to my radar on June 9th, while I was having lunch at John Barleycorns McMenamins in Tigard. mcmenamins.comjohnbarleycorns (Great food there and an excellent selection of Whiskey and three different Whiskey Flights that...
