So there are two cool things happenin' on March 27. 1. National Passport Day. I love that there is a day for the passport. I wish I needed to renew mine, but I don't. All I can figure out right now is that it is a day that you can get a passport or renew... Continue Reading →
RIP, Corey Haim
Another one of my teen idols has left this world. It's not a huge shock, as I know he has had substance abuse problems...but I feel like a teeny piece of me, my past...my youth...has died. He was my first celebrity crush. He is the reason I bought a bazillion issues of Bop and Big... Continue Reading →
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day to all of the wonderful women I know. Celebrate yourself today!
Demme and Ivory
Thanks to the Coolidge and the Brattle, I had the opportunity to see two acclaimed film directors speak this past week. The Coolidge presented Jonathan Demme with its annual honorary award. And the Brattle is hosting a weekend visit with James Ivory. A number of colleagues showered Jonathan Demme with accolades at the award ceremony.... Continue Reading →
Noise-Cancelling Headphones?
Right at this moment, I have a headache. Right at this moment, my music student neighbors are jamming. Anyone have any creative ideas about how to deal with this situation? Would noise-cancelling headphones help at all? I've tried earplugs, but they don't totally get rid of the noise. Maybe I should get a CD of... Continue Reading →
