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At the Movies: Bird Box

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A Conversation With Aaron and Elaine Vail   R (PG-13 with VidAngel) | 2h 4min Director: Susanne Bier Stars: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson   This is actually a two-part review. We haven’t watched an R rated movie in more than 22 years. It’s a personal preference and we know we’re in the minority. VidAngel … [Read more...]

Sexism in Publishing

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I recently read an article at upworthy.com (from March 2017) about how one used bookstore decided to bring light to the imbalance of male and female authors of fiction for Women’s History Month. They decided to turn all the male authors' books backward so that only the pages faced outward. This left all the female-authored books normal to view so they would stand out … [Read more...]

Rising Above the V-Day Blues!

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Over the years, countless romantic comedies have been produced about Valentine’s Day. Usually starting with a bitter woman who has given up on love and rejects the day entirely, and ending with her madly in love and kissing the perfect guy as the credits roll.   The happily-ever-after routine may not be everyone’s destiny. So why not find the most positive way to … [Read more...]

Tough Things to Talk About: Natural and Human Disasters

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Most of these fires spurred from California’s consistent lack of rain, as well as compounding atmospheric conditions linked to global warming. Recent research on wildfires in California, published in August 2018, predicted an increase in the number of wildfires as a consequence of climate change. These unheard-of conditions helped to craft a new batch of wildfires that included … [Read more...]

Rising Above: Having Trouble Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions? Try These Apps.

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We heard it, read about it, and experienced it a million times. By now, we know that New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. The numbers speak for themselves – a staggering 92% of people who set resolutions for the New Year fail to commit to them. I’m definitely one of those people. I have had “read more” on my resolution list for years, right next to the pile of books … [Read more...]

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