Painting Your Own Horizon
In the film ALL IS TRUE (directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh), William Shakespeare (yes, THAT William Shakespeare) didn’t realize how intensely he pressured his son Hamnet to be like … Continue reading
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Hang on to Your Hope
When I was a child, my older sister asked me if I’d like to play “52 Pickup” with her. I was delighted to have a chance to be included, since … Continue reading
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Reading to Gobble or Chew
What makes a novel good? I used to ask myself that question every time my English teacher assigned yet another reading list. A few of the classic novels felt to … Continue reading
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Last night as my husband and I watched the unflinching film WINTER’S BONE with Jennifer Lawrence, I couldn’t help thinking how little we know about one another as we shoulder … Continue reading
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Looking from the Inside of Your Eyeballs
Did you ever wonder what other people see when they look at you? The only way you’ve ever seen yourself is in the two-dimensions of a mirror. Yet everyone around … Continue reading
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An Imperfect Holiday Celebration
The annual movie White Christmas reflects an expectation many of us hold, namely, a holiday should be perfect. For example, Christmas has to be white. I remember crying when I … Continue reading
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Better Than “Good Enough”
How do you feel about accepting “good enough” as a standard? If you’ve raised children, taught school, or held high expectations for yourself or others, you’ve probably already wrestled with … Continue reading
