#75 on the AFI Top 100 Movie List and #11 on my birthday list is Dances with Wolves. I found it to be very deserving of its seven Oscar wins. This passion project of Kevin Costner's features great acting, an engaging plot, and stunning cinematography. I liked it so much that I'm planning to read... Continue Reading →
Fernando Friday
As New England sits and waits for the arrival of another blizzard, Fernando reminds us: "No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." —Proverb
Trashed, as in Waste
I am an avid recycler. However, after watching the documentary Trashed the other night, a sense of urgency washed over me and I realized that I need to step up my game. I have recycling down, so it's time to focus on zero waste—that is, how can I prevent the creation of waste at the... Continue Reading →
Nancy and Margaret
Well, it's taken me almost 40 years to realize that two of my favorite hobbies were favorite hobbies of my grandmothers (whom I am named after). Are hobbies genetic? Grandma Nancy, who died when my mother was 14, was quite the writer when she was in high school. Her writing is sprinkled throughout her senior... Continue Reading →
Feeling Honored
A few months ago, I attended Chris Guillebeau's book reading at my local bookstore. He was promoting his new book about traveling to every country in the world, The Happiness of Pursuit. The reading was great, and I left with a deep admiration for Chris and his work. I checked out his website and started... Continue Reading →
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