The richness of Poor Things

So? Have you seen it?? Did you read the book which inspired the Yorgos Lanthimos film? Am I late to the game of discussing Poor Things? We saw it yesterday afternoon at the Spectrum. And, it was fantastic. Generally, I like a 90 minute movie. Poor Things clocked in at 2:20 and I loved just … Continue reading The richness of Poor Things

What I really want for Christmas (in no particular order)

to sleep through the night* a quarter pound of fine smoked salmon new mittens made from recycled cashmere guaranteed reproductive rights for all more honesty no one going to sleep hungry an hour or so in a hot, dark yoga studio less war and suffering around the globe pets that get along more time consolation … Continue reading What I really want for Christmas (in no particular order)

The death of the future mayor

Within minutes of arriving at the neighborhood association holiday event, I had heard the terrible news about Matt Peter dying. I was at the party to take photographs of party attendees, something I do as often as I can when asked, and my task immediately became more difficult. How in the world was I going … Continue reading The death of the future mayor

Searching for light in the darkness

The other afternoon I had an unusual impulse - to skip my planned run that evening. I’m pretty rigid devoted when it comes to my exercise schedule and bailing on what has been my weekly 5 miles is not typical for me. I’ve learned over the years that if I give myself the time to … Continue reading Searching for light in the darkness