Sorry, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Emily Blunt, but this year's Academy Award for Best Actress is pretty much guaranteed to go to Natalie Portman for her stunning portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie. Not only does she channel the First Lady's look, mannerisms and, oh, that … [Read more...] about “jackie” movie review
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fun days in the 2017 hyundai santa fe
Thanksgiving is a time for family so I was very happy to be able to drive the Hyundai 2017 Santa Fe when my kids and their significant others were home for the holidays last week. In fact, I was almost as excited to see the car pull into my driveway as I was to see my kids pull … [Read more...] about fun days in the 2017 hyundai santa fe
“miss you like hell” at la jolla playhouse
As we all know, there are few things as emotionally charged and inherently dramatic as the mother-daughter relationship. So it's no surprise that Miss You Like Hell, La Jolla Playhouse's new, highly-anticipated world premiere musical, is a combination of funny and sad and … [Read more...] about “miss you like hell” at la jolla playhouse
“arrival” movie review
Arrival seems like a fitting movie for this election season, and I couldn't help wishing it had been released before we voted so people could have seen the importance of having a strong, smart woman in charge. But I digress. … [Read more...] about “arrival” movie review
a post-election action plan for nasty women and bad hombres
Like many people, I spent yesterday - the day after the election - grieving for the future of our country. But today, inspired by Hillary herself, I am back up and ready to fight for the true United States - you know, the one where the Statue of Liberty welcomes immigrants; … [Read more...] about a post-election action plan for nasty women and bad hombres
“laughter on the 23rd floor” at north coast rep
What's amazing about Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, now playing at North Coast Rep, is not just how well it's held up over time but how relevant it still is today. … [Read more...] about “laughter on the 23rd floor” at north coast rep
vote for clean air this election day
Thanks to Clean Air Moms Action for sponsoring this important post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. This has been a terribly divisive election season but, despite our differences, there's one thing I think we all agree on: we need to vote for the candidate who will … [Read more...] about vote for clean air this election day
a crop of great products for fall – plus some big savings!
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. Okay, everyone knows I don't cook. But I sure do eat, and I love being introduced to new products. So, I was excited when Babble Boxx asked me to check out … [Read more...] about a crop of great products for fall – plus some big savings!