A dance hostess in a sparkly evening gown lies on the floor of a country estate. She has been murdered. Or has she? An a…
Summertime, La Dolce Vita, and other movies to binge watch when it’s steaming outside
There are many lists of “summer movies” or “beach movies”, but none of them included films we would like to see on a rai…
Summer reading: 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go
If you read only one book this summer let it be 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go by Marcia DeSanctis. No, it’…
Meditating on art with Sister Wendy
In a surprise to at least one of its readers, the New York Times Magazine featured an article, or essay, on the meaning …
Words of Love: Romantic writings to warm your heart
Whether you are draped across the chaise longue in a boa-accented dressing gown or lounging on the sofa in your favorite…
Powerful women in Hollywood are choosing younger love interests. Will a culture change follow?
The most remarkable thing about the movie Bird Box is not its huge Netflix viewership, but its tender love story featur…
Great reads: And the winner is…
Both Canada and the United States had “great reads” contests this year, sponsored by their public broadcasting companies…
Summertime, and the reading is easy: 7 books for lazy days
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy….” — or so it once was. Incorporating every sense, I well remember the touches and t…
You say tomato… Translating British English for Americans
The words they use across the pond are befuddling for most Americans. To describe this visually, imagine driving down a …
How to host your own Royal Wedding Watch Party
Who doesn’t love a royal wedding? If you are not one of the 600 or so (reportedly) invited guests you will have to be sa…
For a glam viewing of the Royal Wedding head to these hotels in Toronto, New York, and London
Toronto is the city where Meghan and Prince Harry fell in love and where most of their courtship took place. To celebrat…
Books for March: Korean inspired
First there was Korean barbecue. Then the Olympics in PyeongChang. And soon, a portentous meeting (maybe) between…
