Celebrity Audiobook Highlights A-list performers are giving audiobooks a new dimension, lending their voices to everything from period dramas to sprawling fantasy adaptations. Recent highlights include Harris Dickinson and Marisa Abela collaborating on a modern audio version of Pride and Prejudice, and the star-studded Harry Potter audio project featuring Hugh Laurie, Matthew McFadyen and Riz...

Colonel (Retired) Ernest Wayne Underwood, 79, of Oxford, Georgia, passed away on the 12th of March, 2024 shortly after contracting COVID.   Wayne was born on November 30th, 1944 to Ernest and Frances Underwood at their family home in Porterdale, Georgia.  After Wayne graduated from Newton County High School in 1962, he married his high school sweetheart Peggie Parker in...

Clint Eastwood's Masterpiece "Gran Torino" Arrives on Netflix Eastwood's powerful 2008 drama exploring masculinity, cultural divides, and redemption is now available for streaming, introducing a new generation to this compelling story. The film centers on Walt Kowalski, portrayed by Eastwood himself - a gruff, prejudiced Korean War veteran mourning his wife's death while feeling increasingly...

The Green New Deal is an ambitious plan to address climate change while creating jobs and promoting fairness. It builds on lessons from history, including the Vietnam War, which showed the cost of ignoring human needs. Much like stories from My Whirlwind Lives, it calls for courage, unity, and long-term vision to shape a better future. The Civil rights movement also inspires its call for...

Dee Knight’s Blog shares powerful stories, ideas, and news about peace, justice, and fairness around the world. The Green New Deal is one of the most important visions of change today. It connects social justice with climate action, offering hope for people and the planet. Green New Deal and Lessons from the Vietnam War The Green New Deal is not just about clean energy. It is also about...

Weekly Netflix Highlights As a dedicated streaming enthusiast who spends countless hours exploring Netflix's latest offerings, I've uncovered several noteworthy additions worth your attention this week. Among the fresh Netflix originals, "The Four Seasons" stands out as a must-see limited series. This modern reimagining of the classic 1981 rom-com features an impressive ensemble cast headlined...

Dee Knight’s Blog shares powerful stories, ideas, and news about peace, justice, and fairness around the world. Dee writes to inspire people to work together, build friendships across borders, and create a better future without war. His blog is a place for learning, hope, and action! Understanding the Vietnam War The Vietnam War was one of the most destructive conflicts of the 20th...