Xoxoxoe
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I am an artist, blogger, and culture critic. I write about movies, books, television, pop culture—old and new—with a feminine/feminist perspective. sometimes I post pictures of the kid, too.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 566 )
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Throwback (halloween) Thursday: Poltergeist
The kid and I just watched this again recently and it still holds up, not just as a great scary movie (which it is), but a great movie. Here is my take on it,... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Moxa Moxie
My acupuncturist has introduced me to something I can do at home, to extend an acupuncture treatment — a moxa stick. It is used a bit like incense. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Habits (stay High)
Tove Lo's new song, "Habits (Stay High)" is pretty insistent, in an ear-wormy kind of way, but it is also compelling. The song by the Swedish singer, Tove Ebba... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback (halloween) Thursday: Halloween Marathon: House on Haunted Hill
Originally published 10/10/13: House on Haunted Hill begins with Elisha Cook Jr. and Vincent Price, each speaking directly to the audience, setting the mood of... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lovejoy's Back for More Antiques, Crime and Fun
Acorn Media has recently released Lovejoy, Series 2, and it is just as much fun as the first series. Based on the books by Jonathan Gash, Lovejoy stars Ian... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Chasing Clouds
I have always been a huge fan of clouds in the sky, cumulus, nimbus, cirrus, stratus, and beyond. Florida seems to have some of the best cloud formations of... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Oregano Oil
I've been getting over a cold, and it was suggested I try oregano oil to help hasten the end of the bug. It's REALLY intense, even for this part-Italian girl. I... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Gust of Wind
It's no secret that I love Pharrell. I am a fan of not just his music, but his upbeat and thoughtful approach to art and life. Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback (halloween) Thursday: Scary Monsters and Super Creepy Kids
October is almost halfway gone, and I haven't really indulged in the Halloween spirit yet. Here's a post from last year, when I was in the middle of a... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's a Dog's (and Cat's) Life
Posted on 16 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Gone Girl
I recently finished reading Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. I wanted to read it before I saw the David Fincher film. In a way, I wish I had seen the film first, as... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Inspector Manara 2: Crime and Amore
MHz has recently released the second season of the Italian crime/comedy series Inspector Manara 2. Fans of the first series will be sure to enjoy the further... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday - i
Kendrick Lamar has teased a new song, called "i," which is the first single released from his upcoming third album. "i" is not just a positive, upbeat message... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback (halloween) Thursday: Selecting a Costume
Sometimes a search for a costume is more fun than whatever you end up with. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Earthing
I mentioned to my chiropractor the other day that as part of my regular health regime/workout I have been trying to walk on the beach every morning, even if it'... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Jay Bernstein, Starmaker
Anyone who has ever considered a job in show business — whether in front of or behind the camera - should read Starmaker: Life as a Hollywood Publicist with... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Direction — a Nice Bunch of Lads
One Direction closed out its "Where We Are" world tour in Miami last night to a sold-out stadium crowd — and we were there. The crowd, made up mostly of... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Sara Smile
The judges on The Voice blew it the other night when they passed up on Tini Grey, who did a pretty good version of Hall and Oates's "Sara Smile. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Throwback (halloween) Thursday: the Squirt
Ninja sushi chef It glowed in the dark, too As Aragog the Spider (poor Ron!) The (not so) Wicked Witch of the East Pretty kitty and cute hot dog Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Wizard of Oz Faq
The Wizard of Oz is an enduring and endearing classic. Who hasn't seen it, perhaps even multiple times? It made a star out of cultural icon Judy Garland and... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION