Xoxoxoe
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xoxoxo e
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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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Bachelor Flat
is one of those breezy, zany, battle-of the-sexes farces that were cranked out a lot in the 1960s. Although the cast is headed by actress Tuesday Weld, the... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bogart: in Search of My Father by Stephen Bogart
If anyone thought that being the child of famous parents was a walk in the park, they need go no further than read Stephen Bogart's memoir, Bogart: In Search... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Memorial Day
I usually post a photo of my dad or another family member who served our country — and there are some wonderful shots in my flickr photo album, Soldier Boys... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Not That Iggy ...
Pop culture likes to seize on something new and then shove it down everyone's throat until they like it. At least that is how it seems sometimes, with this or... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Playful Side of Game of Thrones
The kid likes to collect My Little Pony mini-figures and the same company happens to make Game of Thrones figurines, too. I'm not sure if I'm collecting them... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Peter Dinklage Sums up Game of Thrones in 45 Seconds
“Stabby, stabby, stabby, sexy, sexy, sexy ..." Get More: Movie Trailers, Celebrity News Pretty much sums it up, doesn't it? Talk about must-see TV ; ) Dinklage... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Vb6, by Mark Bittman
The latest "alternative cookbook" that I have checked out recently is VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good by Marl... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Paint Party
The kid and I attended a fun kid's party yesterday, where each guest got to paint their own version of the subject picked by the birthday girl, a white owl.... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: "the Big Bang"
This song is a little eerie, as the singer's voice really reminds me of the late Amy Winehouse, but I can't help but like it. Will British singer Katy Tiz be... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Game of Thrones — All Dinklage, All the Time
O.K., that may be a bit of an exaggeration. There are many fine actors/characters in Game of Thrones. Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister, is just one... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Everbody Loves Spidey
The kid and I caught The Amazing Spider-Man 2 the other day. I have to admit that I would have been fine skipping it, but the kid really wanted to see it. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
I am continuing my journey to relax and enjoy life more and a friend recently suggested that I read The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, PHILOSOPHY, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY -
Mother's Day
Yesterday was Mother's Day and the kid and I celebrated by ordering in from our favorite pan-Asian restaurant and just taking it really easy. My mom spent the... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: "rude"
I really like this song, "Rude," by the Canadian band MAGIC! It has a real retro-'80s vibe, even down to its low-tech, tell-a-story video. Canadian band MAGIC! Read more
Posted on 09 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It Was Littlefinger, All Along
Spoilers ... Whether one has read the books in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, or is just following the drama in Westeros on HBO's Game of... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
I have been reading a lot of books lately about clearing out the clutter of one's home (and mind), for an easier life. A friend suggested I might want to check... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Maltese Falcon on Blu-ray
Continuing my Humphrey Bogart film watching ... The Maltese Falcon has just been released by Warner Home Video on Blu-ray, and Bogie and classic move fans will... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's a Wrap: Humphrey Bogart Film Festival
I just got back from the second annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in Key Largo, FL, and like many of my fellow attendees, I am already looking forward to nex... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: "play It Once Sam, for Old Time's Sake ..."
This song seems an appropriate ear worm for me for this weekend, where I'll be attending the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in Key Largo. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Here's Looking at You, Kid — the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival
This weekend I will be attending the 2014 Humphrey Bogart Film Festival (May 1-4), and writing about my experiences for Cinema Sentries (and also on this... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION