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“a quiet passion” movie review

Lois Alter Mark8 years ago5 years ago31 mins

As a writer, I’ve always been enamored with Emily Dickinson. so I was really looking forward to learning more about the reclusive poet — and her beloved Newfoundland, Carlo — in A Quiet Passion. Well — spoiler alert — Carlo never appears in the movie, which pretty much ruined it for me and made me…

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resolution #53: read more poetry

Lois Alter Mark14 years ago5 years ago98 mins

Like many teenage girls, I used to write poetry. My poems (a term I am using very loosely, having just cringed my way through notebooks of them, which I discovered while cleaning out my closet) are mostly about love — of course. But because I grew up in the early ‘70’s, there are also a…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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