Dark and simple – Greta is one of those films that burrows into your brain long after it’s over. Scary movies don’t require bells and whistles – this one proves that all it takes is a creeping and intense storyline, some fine acting and a bit of haunting music. And there you have it –…
Are my kids happy? Honestly – I haven’t a clue — and frankly – who the hell cares? Happiness as a way of life is overrated. And as a relatable concept, happiness is a lot more complex and confusing than we are led to believe. Yet here I am – beating my head against the…
This delicious concoction was suggested by my friend Andrea – and comes straight from her Skinnytaste cookbook. I made a few changes just to make my life a bit easier — and the results were amazing. Everyone loved the meal – kids included. A few notes: I used an entire pre-cooked chicken and one bag…
Every once in a while, I feel generous enough to throw my kids a cinematic bone. I figured The Prodigy would be best saved for Netflix or skipped altogether – but they really wanted to see this one. And so I acquiesced. Because I love my children and that’s just the kind of mother I…
Over the years I have cleaned to pretty much every standard on the spectrum of house cleanliness, from my student days of dust bunnies the size of the Easter Bunny, to having my first child and sterilizing the entire house to laboratory standards. Our last house was for sale for a full year, thanks to…
I thought this would be a good one for me to watch together with my girls. I didn’t expect much more than a by-the-book, slightly dry, not-very-creative film detailing a point in time that changed the world – that most girls will grow up not even realizing occurred. And that’s pretty much what I got…
I’ve turned invisible – which definitely has its advantages. Case in point – I wear pyjamas for almost the whole of winter – which is pretty much the next best thing to full-on hibernation. As a result of this recently acquired superpower, I’m also privy to some interesting conversations. Standing on the playground waiting for…
It seems that lately Nicole Kidman has been on fire – in a good way. She’s been putting herself out there in unexpected ways for both TV and film. I particularly liked her turn as ambivalent wife and mother in Boy Erased. Find out what I thought about Destroyer. Tanya’s Score: Okay* (but barely) Rated:…
I love me a good story. My friends know this about me – they’ll call me up and start the conversation with: “Wait till you hear this one . . . “ or “Something happened today that I know you’ll appreciate”. The weird, the funny, the creepy – it doesn’t matter – I love them…
My friend Andrea passed this fragrant and delicious recipe on to me. It smelled divine as it was simmering – and I’m happy to report that it tasted just as nice once it was done. Everyone loved it. It’s hearty enough for lunch or even a light supper. Enjoy. Ingredients: 4 t. olive oil 1/2…
