Why have I been absent from The Fence, you ask? Three words: Two. Year. Old. Although the little one has kept me from my blog home, there’s much to report! First of all, I want to send out a very belated thank you to all of the bloggers who contributed to the TCM Summer Under the Stars...

For classic movie lovers, TCM’s Summer Under the Stars is like Christmas, the Oscars, the Super Bowl, and every Hollywood red carpet gala rolled into one.  For 31 days, we are treated to a collection of films featuring the stars we love, the stars we discover for the first time, or the stars...

Dear Readers, I want to thank all of you for your kindness, support, and encouragement. Keep your eyes on the horizon–The Fence will be back really...

In addition to my in-depth book reviews, I will be providing Quick Reviews. These brief reviews will be on books that do not necessarily warrant a full blog post. I will be incorporating the ratings system found on Goodreads. My most recent Quick Reviews will also be featured in the...

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! After taking a brief hiatus for the holidays and to handle some family affairs, I’m ready and eager to start a new year here at Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence. There will be more book and film reviews, contests, participation in...