Phantom Thread), those I loathed (Joker), and those somewhere between dislike and loathing (The Revenant). There was also one nominated film at the bottom of a previous list that bored me to the point of sleepin
Head to the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its scenic terraced vineyards and breathtaking landscapes. The train ride along the Douro River is nothing short of breathtaking, especially during the spring and autumn months when the vineyards are lush and full of colour. This ...
In addition to my Rosemont poetry classes, I was happy to teach a couple of guest workshops for the online poetry journalOneArt(edited by Mark Danowsky). Those were fun, so I’ll probably do another next year. I have a few more poems included in the Poems section of this site. I’...
I have a 14-hour layover, so I’m definitely going into Paris to have lunch and walk around, that’s a done deal, but when we land in Paris, it’s cold and rainy, and I’ve only had a few hours sleep, so I can’t bring myself to leave the airport. Paris is a no-go, bu...
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responsibilities get overwhelming on the best days. No wonder we are all some sort of dead-beat tired at the end of the day. Need a little breather, some inspiration, a little less thinking and problem-solving and a bit more straight-to-the-point help to remember we are alive for a re...
Are you going to be okay without it for one night? Gretchen told me you haven’t slept without it since your grandpa gave it to you. What if you change your mind and I have it at home with me.” “It’s okay, Randy. I can still have normal, boring dreams without it. Sometimes...
to be Grandparent of the Year, find an amusement park close to where your grandkids live (we're near a Six Flags park), and,with the parents' blessing,get the family a membership. When your grandkid is half a country away whining that they're bored, Mom'll have an outlet for that...
He likes to joke that I retired years ago when our first grandchild was born. He is not wrong, although technically it was more like dropping out to play Nana than retiring. The fact that I never went back to work was just a bonus (for me). Now, at long last, he will be joining...
“You can’t just say ‘I wish to be healthy’ when you make a wish, say something like ‘ward off illness’ or ‘summon great health'” 7/22/13, at the swimming pool: kid #2: my arch enemy is in the shallow end. Me: who? kid #2: we do not speak of him. (quietly) lets...