NYC Saturday: Theater Gal

Posted by on Feb 23, 2008 in dish | 3 comments Aside from the fact that my boots are not made for walkin’–at least, not on all this concrete all the time (the things we do to keep warm and stay marginally in fashion)–I am loving this trip to New York.Tonight was special for another reason, since I got the chance to hook up with a former student of mine. He’s the stage manager for the Take Wings and Soar production of...
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NYC Friday: Night at the Museum

Posted by on Feb 22, 2008 in dish | 0 comments Today was an awesome day in the Big Apple! First, we woke up to three inches of snow on the ground! Pretty cool stuff for this Florida gal. I haven’t been in serious snow for years. All the natives were probably annoyed at the snow-eating grin on my face. Got some nice pix, so that was good.Props to my favorite French store, Targét, for sponsoring free Friday night at the Museum of Modern...
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Big Apple Bound!

Posted by on Feb 20, 2008 in dish | 1 comment Off in the a.m. for a three-day workshop in NYC (oh, the agony). Loose on a weekend with no kids–just adult conversation, museums, theater, etc. I suppose I’ll muddle through somehow. I’ll admit, though, it would be more fun to bring along DH, but he’ll have to wait for next time. :-(I’ll post some pics when I get back. Off to pack!
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Best Romantic Movies

Posted by on Feb 14, 2008 in dish | 3 comments It’s only fair that if I crack on the worst romantic movies of all time, I have to cough up a list of the best. Presented for your approval, my selected list. For now. I know there’s something I’ve left off.Notting Hill – Just about pitch perfect. How can you not love a soundtrack that starts off with Elvis Costello? Hugh Grant is at his stammering best as William, the...
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Worst Romantic Movies?

Posted by on Feb 11, 2008 in dish | 4 comments I have to admit to several giggles when reading Kim Morgan’s “Loathe, Actually”–a rundown of the 10 most disappointing, yet still beloved, “classic” romantic comedies. Now I’m not saying I haven’t seen all of these (I have) or fallen for them (yep, cried buckets at several), or don’t own (I taped, bought, or was given half this list), but Ms....
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