Category Archives: Movies & TV

A Day at the Beach & My Octopus Teacher

Posted on October 19, 2020 by lisakwinkler

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Social Distancing? Here’s some Books to Read!

Posted on March 15, 2020 by lisakwinkler

When I heard a library in a nearby town was closing due to Covid-19, I rushed to mine to stock up for the self- quarantine ahead. Here’s some titles I’ve read in the past few weeks. American Dirt. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movies: Dark Waters, Little Women, & Judy

Posted on December 30, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Our holidays were filled with fun family gatherings, lots of eating, and lots of movie watching. Dark Waters, the true story about the lawyer that exposed DuPont’s dumping of toxic chemicals in West Virginia waters, made me paranoid about my … Continue reading →

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Three Books & A Movie

Posted on August 23, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Some recent reads worth checking out: Joyce Carol Oates: The Falls I enjoyed this fast-paced novel. I’ve been reading and listening to a few of Oates’ books this summer.  She’s a pro at taking a current issue, in this case, … Continue reading →

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Bare Legs in Winter

Posted on January 28, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Between climate change and overheated buildings, I never know what to wear in winter. Layers help. Still, I err on the side of caution; gloves, scarf, and hat are always part of my daily attire. Since I became a dog … Continue reading →

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Books, Movies, Television, & A Play: Women

Posted on January 13, 2019 by lisakwinkler

A theme seems to have emerged from my reading and watching these days: Women. As leaders, as in the films Mary, Queen of Scots and On the Basis of Sex; and television series, Madame Secretary. Repressed women, as in the … Continue reading →

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Biking Brittany

Posted on May 14, 2018 by lisakwinkler

Entering the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel,  my husband recalled that the former fortress inspired the depiction of Minas Tirith in the third Lord of the Rings movie, The Return of the King. And I told him that … Continue reading →

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Stephen King’s 11/22/63

Posted on May 13, 2016 by lisakwinkler

When I tell people I’m reading a Stephen King novel, many are surprised. Really? Isn’t he all horror? The skeptics ask. Not all his books. And over the years, I’ve managed to read quite a few that capture the imagination, … Continue reading →

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Future Travel: Outer Space

Posted on March 9, 2016 by lisakwinkler

“Sometimes I wish we still used typewriters,” my mother said recently, expressing her frustration with her computer and passwords. I was trying to post her latest blog and couldn’t get into her site, no matter how many times we changed … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at the Opera… in HD

Posted on January 17, 2016 by lisakwinkler

When my mother drove my siblings and me to our various lessons and appointments after school, she’d have the car radio tuned to the classical station. (There was only one.) Often, we’d listen to opera, and she would sing along. … Continue reading →

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