The tour de force that was Toni Morrison offers many bits of wisdom to those who watch her film biography TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM and sigh over her … Continue reading →
Imagine, if you will, a world in which everyone looks alike, thinks alike, listens to the same songs, and follows the same religion. What if “free will” was meaningless because … Continue reading →
“Who-o are you-oo?” puffs the caterpillar Absalem when confronted by Alice in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Many people spend their lives defining the answer, because we are not only … Continue reading →
If you watch the biographical film THE LADY IN THE VAN, you could have many reactions. First, you could be dazzled by the superb acting of Maggie Smith as an … Continue reading →
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 →
What is it like to be a child genius? I would guess it could easily be lonely. Whenever you’re different from the norm in any noticeable way–size, intelligence, physical appearance, … Continue reading →
Recently, I watched a TV segment of Dr. Oz about a young man who was born with almost no limbs—one foot, three stumps of various lengths. The audience stood to … Continue reading →
A man stepping onto the moon—are you old enough to remember that day? If not, you may be weary of hearing about it. You may not know that what made … Continue reading →
What are you afraid of? Fear is the tool evil people use to try to manipulate. “Boston strong” is an antidote that worked after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. … Continue reading →