Sitting in the Angelika this morning, watching Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, surrounded by an audience of my fellow baby boomers humming along to each song, brought me right back to the '70s when my friends and I bought her albums as soon as they came out and helped six … [Read more...] about “linda ronstadt: the sound of my voice” movie review
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“amadeus” at north coast rep
Sometimes, as we walk to our car after a performance at North Coast Rep, we're shocked to remember that we just came out of a local theater in a shopping center in the suburbs of San Diego rather than Times Square because the show was that good. That's how we felt after seeing … [Read more...] about “amadeus” at north coast rep
“brittany runs a marathon” movie review
After watching the trailer for Brittany Runs a Marathon, I couldn't wait to see the movie. I was convinced that it would motivate me to also get out there and, if not actually run a marathon, maybe at least take a walk or get on the elliptical machine. But then I decided that … [Read more...] about “brittany runs a marathon” movie review
erie insurance asked couples about their wedding registries – and their answers may surprise you
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. My son, Alex, got married last weekend, which was so exciting and made it even more interesting for me to read the results of a national survey by Erie Insurance … [Read more...] about erie insurance asked couples about their wedding registries – and their answers may surprise you
I’m Trading Senior Moments for “Cognium Moments”
Thank you to Natrol Cognium for sponsoring this post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. The older I get, the more elusive words tend to be. This is not ideal for a writer. All too often, I’ll find myself stopping in the middle of a sentence to find that word – … [Read more...] about I’m Trading Senior Moments for “Cognium Moments”
“yesterday” movie review
This delightful little gem is the feel-good movie of the year, and it's a must-see for all of us who grew up with -- and will always have a soft spot for -- the Beatles. … [Read more...] about “yesterday” movie review
“kinky boots” in movie theaters two nights only!
Growing up in New York, I spent a lot of time in Broadway theaters, watching musicals. Twenty years after moving across the country, I still go back a couple of times a year to get my fix. Because I never have time to see all the shows I want, I inevitably miss some that go … [Read more...] about “kinky boots” in movie theaters two nights only!
“the biggest little farm” movie review
Farmers do not get enough credit. That's not the message The Biggest Little Farm sets out to deliver but, boy, it's impossible to watch this inspiring documentary without developing a whole new appreciation for the people who till the land and grow our food. … [Read more...] about “the biggest little farm” movie review