She Has Moxie

I live near an awesome movie theater. It's so awesome that living legends such as Meryl Streep have paid it a visit to accept its annual award. None other than Jane Fonda was this year's award recipient. My friend and I were in attendance a couple of weeks ago when she introduced a screening of... Continue Reading →

It Got Hot in There

I tried an infrared sauna the other day. This is my kind of sauna! I was a lot more comfortable than I usually am in a traditional sauna; I learned afterward that it was because an infrared sauna is set at a lower temperature than a traditional sauna. The benefit of an infrared sauna is... Continue Reading →

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady won eight Oscars in 1964 and placed #91 on the AFI's top 100 film list. I wanted to love it because I enjoy musicals and I like Audrey Hepburn. But I didn't love it. Although the acting was first rate, I found Eliza Doolittle's (Audrey Hepburn) Cockney accent offensive. I physically cringed... Continue Reading →

Birthday Fun

Two friends celebrated birthdays recently and helped me check off two birthday list items: 1. Make a terrarium Have you heard of Plant Nite? How about Paint Nite? It's the same idea...have a few drinks and some food and make something to take home with you. I like plants and gardening, although I only have... Continue Reading →

Be #StigmaFree

[Getting on my soapbox] I consider myself very lucky because I have never lost a family member or a close friend to a tragic circumstance such as an accident, crime, or suicide. So lucky. But in the past two weeks, two acquaintances have died by such tragic circumstances. My mind reels and my heart aches.... Continue Reading →

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