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Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 2: Still Searching for the Elusive “Real” Christmas Movies

December 24, 2021

Last year I was binging Christmas movies, and I came to the realization that virtually no supposed Christmas movies are actually about Christmas. Meaning there’s an entire genre out there dedicated to the holiday celebrating the birth of Christ… that rarely ever even mention the birth of Christ. I wound up developing a highly-scientific Christmasyness … More Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 2: Still Searching for the Elusive “Real” Christmas Movies

2021 Oscar Results and Reactions

April 26, 2021

I made some predictions. You can read them here! After 2 months and 30+ movies and reviews, it’s finally Oscar night! I’ll be writing this post as the awards are being presented, thus you’ll be seeing my brief reactions to each award announcement, in the order in which they were announced. Note I didn’t see … More 2021 Oscar Results and Reactions

2021 Oscar Reviews: Quo Vadis, Aida?

April 17, 2021

For the past several years, I’ve attempted to watch as many Oscar-nominated films as possible, and for the past two years I have written reviews of each film and posted them to this blog. Alas, I always run out of time and cannot see everything. This year’ ceremony has been delayed, and I started reviewing … More 2021 Oscar Reviews: Quo Vadis, Aida?

2021 Oscar Reviews: The Father

April 5, 2021

2021 Oscar Reviews: Sound of Metal

March 6, 2021

For the past several years, I’ve attempted to watch as many Oscar-nominated films as possible, and for the past two years I have written reviews of each film and posted them to this blog. Alas, I always run out of time and cannot see everything. This year’ ceremony has been delayed and the nominees are … More 2021 Oscar Reviews: Sound of Metal

Shoot Thy Neighbor

September 5, 2020

Today I’d like to talk about the disgusting appearance of Mark and Patricia McCloskey at the Republican National Convention. I know this news is almost two weeks old, but there’s been a lot of traumatic news to process recently, so forgive me if it took some time to parse and articulate my thoughts on this … More Shoot Thy Neighbor

Hope The Little Fox by E Ozols

August 27, 2020

Originally posted on THE BOOKISH LAWYER :
August 27th Hello my book Witches!! I’ll be talking about Hope The Little Fox by E. Ozols today. But first name a book you loved because of it’s brilliantly written feminist take on the story! “You are a girl.” “I don’t want to be a girl “ “Why don’t…

(in defense of) Getting Excited About Kamala Harris

August 20, 2020

Last week, when Kamala Harris was announced as Biden’s VP pick, I got excited and posted the following comment on Facebook: “KAMALA HARRIS YES YES YES! Someone get me a giant yard sign STAT!” Most of my Facebook feed was full of other super excited pro-Harris posts, but one Facebook friend was less enthusiastic. He … More (in defense of) Getting Excited About Kamala Harris

Reflections on the June Deportations in a Modern Context

June 15, 2020

June is my favorite month, because it is just so dang fun! The sun is out, the days are long, we’re not sick of the heat and humidity yet, life is just good! Wahoo! But smack dab in the middle of this party, each year, we have to stop and think for a moment about … More Reflections on the June Deportations in a Modern Context

Hope the Little Fox

May 16, 2020

I am pleased to report the arrival of my second (self-)published novel: Hope the Little Fox! Here’s a blurb: Hope is a wild and carefree child growing up in a remote cottage near the coast. Hope’s high-born mother worries her unruly daughter will never become a proper lady living out in the wilderness, while her … More Hope the Little Fox

Helga without the H

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