After several weeks of dramas and dystopian series, a family friendly sitcom was beckoning for my attention. One Day at a Time follows the life of a Cuban family living in Los Angeles. Penelope Alvarez is a veteran, nurse and single mom living with her mother, Lydia, and two kids. In addition to juggling her …
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I’ve never dated a woman who had BO, and I’ve never been married to a woman who had BO, so I’ve probably missed out on something big. BO, according to groundbreaking research by the University of British Columbia, is healthy for a relationship and can reduce your stress level. “Smelling a partner’s scent can …
Who’d have thought a 2018 Dodge Durango would instigate a mild marital disagreement? The wife, preparing to drive 300 miles into potentially snowy weather, favored the muscular, winter-ready Durango over the luxurious 2017 Lexus NX 300h, also with all-wheel drive. The husband took note of the Lexus’ significant fuel-economy advantage and superior safety rating; he …
Read moreTest Drive: Not much has changed except for engine with Dodge Durango
“When Irish eyes are smiling, sure ’tis like the morn in spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing.” The beauty of emerald green spring grass and the advent of St. Patrick’s Day has conscious cooks whistling a merry tune as they begin to prepare light and lovely spring recipes. …
Wow. What an Oscar night. And what a year at the movies it honored. Before we close the books on the Academy Awards for 2018, let’s take a look at what we learned from the films that won. And the moments we may never forget. Imagine what a movie can be. With The Shape of …
Square One Theatre Company, Stratford: It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s early March and that means that spring is not far off — at least on our calendars. While there were a few dry spots in theater this winter, plays are now popping up all over. If ever there was a week to head out …
With his brilliant, unmistakable voice, John Ondrasik is the man behind Five for Fighting’s rich history of hits, including “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” “The Riddle” and “Chances.” Now, Ondrasik is adding a new dimension to these tunes by backing them with a string quartet while out on tour. He’ll be stopping at the …
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Winter, I have said before, is my second favorite hiking season. I doubt it will ever replace fall, but more winters like this and it just might. We’ve had cold — oh, yes — but just a little snow — enough to adorn but not to force the hiker into snowshoes or into post-holing. So …
It feels as if the Marvel Universe has been exploding a new hero narrative in our theaters and screens every other minute. With their blockbusters, their ABC programs and their Netflix shows, you can’t really escape them. Netflix currently has six original shows featuring Marvel characters and their inevitable team-ups. The Punisher is the latest …
In order to lower my cholesterol, my wife insisted that I eat oatmeal for breakfast. But I had an alternate plan. Plan B (minus), you might say. Just as the Quaker Oats began percolating on the stove, I snuck out of the house and drove to the bagel shop. Of course, bagels are as bad …