Another live-action Disney movie come to life which meant the kids and I had to go and see it. The good news is that it’s a pretty good movie – it has a bit of everything: action/adventure, comedy, horror, drama and romance. The bad news is that it just isn’t anything all that special. I…
When I saw the trailer for this on the heels of Bohemian Rhapsody’s critical acclaim, I thought it would pale in comparison. But not only does it shine with its own distinct light, it’s a pretty darned good movie to boot. And even though I’m not generally a huge fan of musicals – I really…
When it comes to matters of kindness, kindness matters. It means something to us, it stays with us – much more than anything that hurts us. I put out a call – I wanted to know the kindest thing ever done for you by a stranger – and I was inundated with snippets from lives…
My girls were bugging me to see this and I have to admit – I was on the fence (about wasting $11 on a ticket). But in the end, I tagged along – and was pleasantly surprised. Oftentimes, these movies geared toward teenagers are dumb and lazy. But not this one. It also makes use…
Another great recipe – and I haven’t a clue as to where it originates. I hand wrote it in a notebook almost 20 years ago and decided to make it for the family this past week. There’s a bit of prep work involved (chopping and slicing) – but other than that, this one came together…
More fish and rice plucked from the pages of the Toronto Star – this time from an April 2019 edition. This meal was light and fresh and in my opinion perfect summer (or spring) fare. While the kids grumbled (“Fish again?“; “You know the only fish I like is salmon“; “What’s with all the rice?”),…
I’ve been watching Beanie Feldstein’s career take off for the past year or so and most recently enjoyed her turn as a new vampire on the FX series What We Do In The Shadows. So when this movie first popped up on my radar, I made a mental note that it would probably be worth…
There’s this tree. I pass under it almost every day on the trek to and from school. Most days, I barely notice it. But come spring time, when its leaves first appear – I am on high alert for the barely noticeable pink blooms poking their way into the world. Each morning, I eagerly check…
I found this one in the Toronto Star – and for the most part it’s a quick one to put together. Removing the skin from the chicken drum sticks took a bit of time (I used a paper towel to wrench the skin down and over the bone) and peeling the heads of garlic took…
Remember the good old days when kids broke their arms because they fell out of trees – NOT because they were glued to their phones and walked into a telephone pole? The good old days I refer to hark back to when kids actually played outside – even if it was drizzling; even if it…
