Oh, I have such mixed feelings about this play. Sir Alan Ayckbourn's "How The Other Half Loves" is described by North Coast Repertory Theatre -- where it's already been extended to May 13 -- as "A portrait of three very different marriages that turns into a spirited game of … [Read more...] about “how the other half loves” at north coast rep
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once upon a book club
Listen up, readers, because I have found the BEST subscription box for book lovers ever! Once Upon a Book Club sends you a monthly box which, obviously, includes a book -- either adult or young adult, and you can actually email them for the title ahead of time if you're … [Read more...] about once upon a book club
road tripping through new mexico in the 2018 volkswagen atlas
Michael and I were so excited to get to test the new Volkswagen Atlas for our drive through New Mexico because - seriously - could there be a more aptly-named car for a road trip?! … [Read more...] about road tripping through new mexico in the 2018 volkswagen atlas
“love, simon” movie review
If Love, Simon is a true representation of today's teenagers -- and if the crowd at our local theater's first show of the day is any indication, it is -- I finally have hope for the future. This is the best high school movie I've seen maybe ever and I suggest you stop reading … [Read more...] about “love, simon” movie review
“submission” movie review
In Submission, Ted (Stanley Tucci), a jaded college professor, becomes obsessed with Angela (Addison Timlin), one of his creative writing students whose talents apparently go beyond her writing skills. "Oh," you're probably thinking, "this is so timely now that we're finally … [Read more...] about “submission” movie review
“this random world” at north coast rep
Steven Dietz's new play at North Coast Rep, This Random World, is based on one of my favorite storytelling techniques: showing the audience how specific characters are connected to each other's lives without the characters themselves ever knowing about that connection. … [Read more...] about “this random world” at north coast rep
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Well, well, well. I would have sworn I had just done one of these promotions but it's apparently been a very long time and now I understand why I have so many books spilling out of every available space in my house and why so many of you are asking when I'm offering boxes of … [Read more...] about order your boxes of books now!
my arizona adventures in the 2018 hyundai sonata
I just got back from my third time driving a Hyundai through Arizona, a trip I highly recommend to all of you. … [Read more...] about my arizona adventures in the 2018 hyundai sonata