Xoxoxoe
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xoxoxo e
http://xoxoxoe.blogspot.com/
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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Fun in Vero Beach
Yes we live in Florida. But no, you can never get too much of the beach. And every beach we visit, at least so far, is a bit different. The latest beach we... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Games of Thrones: Now We're All in the Same Boat
Spoilers... The gap between the folks who have read George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and others who have just watched the series based on his... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Soylent Green is People
O.K. Maybe I was over-reacting with the Soylent Green reference. But our walk on the beach last night was a little spooky, as just wads and wads of seaweed... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: La, La, La
I really liked this song, "La, La, La," by Naughty Boy [featuring Sam Smith], the first time I stumbled across it last summer, back in August. I'm really glad... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Some Recent (photo) Fun
Cuteness Everdeen Since when were White Walkers so darn adorable? A floating island of seaweed and it's coming for us Might as well build a sand castle Tae... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Some More Feng Shui Reading — Done
My quest continues, to improve my health, my life, my surroundings. I have recently been making some changes around the house, utilizing the age-old practice... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Poppin' up in Westeros
While there has been a lot of internet speculation (and outrage) over the latest Game of Thrones episode, "Breaker of Chains," I have been preoccupied with a ne... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
the Nut Job
Universal Studios is releasing on Blu-ray and DVD The Nut Job on April 15. The animated film is set in the fictional town of Oakton, which, as far as its wild... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday:
I've had this ear worm in my head on and off for a day. I love its laid-back, upbeat vibe. As ear worms go, it's not a bad one to have, or as the song goes, "No... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
(does Anyone Care) Whodunnit?
Contains (show, not book) spoilers for the most recent episode of Game of Thrones ... Medieval fantasy world wedding planners take note. Westeros may not be suc... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pharrell Takes Over the World
In case you missed it, Pharrell Williams got something in his eye when he sat down to talk to Oprah the other day. It is pretty amazing how infectious his song... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Superhero Fatigue
I have been known to geek out and watch superhero movies, although I tend to be more interested in sci-fi and fantasy than famous comic book characters. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Grimm: Below the Surface
Grimm is a television show that has been running on NBC since the 2011 fall season. Part procedural cop show, part fantasy, the series follows Portland... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Frankie Say Relax
Dangerous Minds had a fun piece on the '80s band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, tracing the evolution of their most well-known hit, "Relax. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
This House is Clean
Yesterday I did a cleansing in our home — I lit a white sage smudge stick and went through every room in the house, smoking away any bad vibes and clearing the... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Not That There Ever Was Any Doubt ...
.... but Game of Thrones has already been renewed by HBO for two more seasons, after its fourth season premiere (which got record ratings) last Sunday night. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Grrroowwlll
Last weekend the kid and I attended the Hatsume Fair at one of our favorite haunts, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. One of the highlights of the... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Agatha Christie's Poirot: Series 11
David Suchet is as wonderful as ever as Hercule Poirot in this latest DVD collection from Acorn Media, Agatha Christie's Poirot: Series 11. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Favorite Song Friday: Game of Thrones
Getting ready for my favorite show to come back (Sunday!) I couldn't resist sharing this as my song pick this week. Here is a wonderful cover of the Game of... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Binge-watching Game of Thrones
I've been re-watching Season Three of Game of Thrones in preparation for Season Four. I've already read A Storm of Swords (the show creator's broke author Georg... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION