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May Flowers and June Books
It’s been a rainy spring in Colorado. Between storms, I snuck outside and discovered beautiful flowers blooming in our backyard. What amazed me most was that despite being pummeled by rain, hail, and even snow, they found a way to thrive. I find this to be incredibly inspiring, but maybe I’ve been playing with metaphors […]
Top 10 Movies About Writers
I’m not sure why it is that writers are featured in so many movies. Maybe it’s their propensity toward eccentricity or the fact that over 80% of people want to write a book, or perhaps it’s simply that screenplay writers tend to write what they know. Either way, I’m grateful for the films that have […]
Spring is Here!
Spring has *finally* arrived! The signs are everywhere: tulip and daffodil bulbs popping up, longer sunshine-filled days, and the newest resident in our backyard. Okay, so the last thing might not actually be a sign of spring, but it warrants talking about. We have a vole. He lives under the stoop in our backyard. As […]
Oscar Palooza
Award season is here! And for the first time ever I was determined to see ALL the Oscar nominees for Best Picture. I’m proud to say: mission accomplished. There were some amazing films this past year, the theme seemingly being biopics, and tons of noteworthy performances (especially in the Best Actor category, IMHO). Here’s my […]
“I Need A Beach” Reads
It’s been a cold 2015 in Colorado so far. There’s been snow, freezing rain, and a dismal Bronco’s loss. With a couple months still to go before the first signs of springs appear, it’s safe to say I need a beach! In the absence of a real beach, I’m going to read books that will […]