As someone whose culinary repertoire consists of grilled cheese and scrambled eggs, I really admire professional chefs and love watching documentaries about how they honed their skills and turned their passion into a career. Watching Chef Flynn, about Flynn McGarry, who … [Read more...] about “chef flynn” movie review
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“green book” movie review
I loved Green Book. I don't care that most of the movie is predictable and that it hits almost every racial stereotype you can think of. It's powerful, important and simply a joy to watch because of its appealing two leads. … [Read more...] about “green book” movie review
“what they had” movie review
As the original Sandwich Generation, the baby boomers have had a lot on their plates, dealing with both aging parents and aging kids. What They Had is so real in depicting what that looks like, it almost feels like you're watching someone's home movies. … [Read more...] about “what they had” movie review
october book giveaway from bedside reading
As you know, I've partnered with Bedside Reading for monthly book giveaways, which means you get the opportunity to win a great selection of new fiction and non-fiction. … [Read more...] about october book giveaway from bedside reading
win a stack of books from bedside reading!
I am so excited about my new partnership with Bedside Reading, and I know you will be, too, because I'll be doing monthly book giveaways with them! Bedside Reading is a fantastic program which makes travel even better because, when you check into your room at participating … [Read more...] about win a stack of books from bedside reading!
“pick of the litter” movie review
Service dogs always make me cry -- what these dogs do for their people is nothing short of heroic -- so I knew I would be a mess during Pick of the Litter. This moving documentary follows a litter of puppies literally from birth as they begin their journey toward becoming … [Read more...] about “pick of the litter” movie review
“puzzle” movie review
I knew, from the minute I saw the trailer, that I would adore this movie. And, boy, did I. For me, Puzzle is this year's Maudie; in other words, it's (so far) my favorite movie of the year. … [Read more...] about “puzzle” movie review
arizona spa-ing in the 2018 toyota camry xse
I always love heading to Scottsdale, Arizona to "research" (wink wink) spas. Not only do I love the treatments but it's fun to test drive new cars -- especially when they're as comfortable as the 2018 Toyota Camry XSE. I don't necessarily love visiting Arizona when the … [Read more...] about arizona spa-ing in the 2018 toyota camry xse