“mary queen of scots” movie review
If there’s one thing Mary Queen of Scots proves without a doubt, it’s that we’d be so much better off with more women in positions of power.
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Wedding Talk with Devan Sipher, Author of "The Wedding Beat"
In his debut novel, The Wedding Beat, author Devan Sipher does exactly what writers are always advised to do — write about what they know! As a reporter for the New York Times “Vows” column, Sipher covered the wedding beat for years and he’s turned his experiences into a romantic comedy of a novel that…
“once were brothers” movie review
It’s been, shockingly, more than 40 years since The Band’s last appearance on stage together was captured forever in Martin Scorsese’s now-classic The Last Waltz. Martin Scorsese is back with the beloved group again — this time as executive producer of the new film, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band. For those of…
celebrating 11-11-11 with jamila tazewell, founder of 11:11
With the holidays too quickly approaching – Halloween seems to turn into Christmas/Chanukah overnight! – I thought I’d help you out with some great gift ideas so you can start your shopping early, online and by making a difference. In honor of today’s date, I knew we had to celebrate with 11:11 founder/designer Jamila Tazewell. 11:11 just…
Words of Wisdom from my Overly Enthusiastic Overprotective Occasionally Inappropriately S'motherly Mother by Adam Chester, Author of "S'Mother"
I tried to see as many authors as I could at the recent San Diego Jewish Book Festival but somehow I missed Adam Chester – and, uh, his mother. Adam’s new book, S’Mother – whose subtitle is The Story of a Man, His Mom, and the Thousands of Altogether Insane Letters She’s Mailed Him —…