How about going to see movies about cats? ((Saturday) Or dogs? (Sunday) Both of those are on 23rd St in Manhattan. Horses get three days, but in Brooklyn. I get emails from Tracie Hotchner, the founder of these three film festivals, and recommend them highly. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/movies/cat-film-festival-dog-film-festival-equus-film-festival.html NY Cat Film Festival Dec. 1 at the SVA … Continue reading Need an idea for this Saturday or Sunday in NYC? How about film festivals centered around animals?
Month: November 2018
Small bookstores coming back
In my world, shopping is not entertainment but simply functional. The convenience of online shopping where I know I can find exactly what I'm looking for in no time is wonderful. BUT there is one case when I will go out to look -- shopping at my local stores when I'm not sure exactly what … Continue reading Small bookstores coming back
Amazon promoting its new NYC-base by setting up mid-town for long lines
Amazon is so proud of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" that it's opening a pop-up Carnegie Deli that will be decorated in 50's style and selling sandwiches for a dollar between December 1st and December 8th. The weeklong pop-up will take place in a replica restaurant in SoHo, at 201 Lafayette Street and the corner of Kenmare. … Continue reading Amazon promoting its new NYC-base by setting up mid-town for long lines
A poem to give you a smile
'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read November 22, 20185:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition LAURA ROMAN Twitter Vicuschka/Getty Images Happy Thanksgiving! Earlier in November, we asked our readers and listeners to share what about America they are most thankful for. More than a thousand people from across the … Continue reading A poem to give you a smile
Green tips for the kitchen
I keep thinking I've made progress on reducing my use of plastics. Then I find somewhere else that I thoughtlessly continue to use it. One benefit of making this switch that's Not mentioned in this video is that plastic sponges breed bacteria and other crud. Even microwaving them doesn't get them clean. These options are … Continue reading Green tips for the kitchen
Netflix has SIXTY series that Thrillist ranks
Netflix is a TV network now almost as much as a video distribution company. This will help sort out quality from ehhhh among their own productions. https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-netflix-tv-shows-original-series? Every Netflix Original Series, Ranked By THRILLIST ENTERTAINMENTUpdated On 11/20/2018 at 03:33PM EST @ThrillistEnt In 2013, Netflix up and changed the TV game, rolling out House of Cards as its first … Continue reading Netflix has SIXTY series that Thrillist ranks
Knew there were reasons to love Iceland beyond their landscape — BOOKS
They are also one of the most literate countries in the world.
Seven best books for understanding sleep
Everyone has sleep problems periodically -- many self-created. Reading a book for tips can't hurt. This list doesn't include my favorite: "Sleep Thieves" by Stanley Coren. http://nymag.com/strategist/amp/article/best-sleep-books.html SLEEP WEEK NOV. 17, 2018 The 7 Best Books for Understanding Sleep By Katy Schneider Welcome to Sleep Week, which we’re devoting to all the things that help us get better … Continue reading Seven best books for understanding sleep
George R.R. Martin is playing games by leaving hints in his latest book
This is only for Games of Thrones fans so am not printing out the stories. George can drive us nuts. https://brobible.com/culture/article/game-of-thrones-fan-theory-jon-snow/ https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a25173484/george-rr-martin-aegon-jon-daenerys-the-prince-that-was-promised-game-of-thrones-theory/
Reading chairs for every budget — many surprisingly reasonable (Book Riot)
THE BEST READING CHAIRS FOR EVERY BUDGET RACHEL MANWILL01-23-18 There is nothing like freezing winter weather to drive me into one of my favorite cozy reading chairs tucked into the perfect reading nook for hours at a time, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket with a steaming mug of tea next to me. But the most essential piece … Continue reading Reading chairs for every budget — many surprisingly reasonable (Book Riot)
Best cat trees on Amazon, according to reviewers
http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-cat-trees-and-kitty-condos.html The Best Cat Trees on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers By The Editors Photo: Courtesy of the retailer. Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we … Continue reading Best cat trees on Amazon, according to reviewers
What will an expert in food poisoning not eat
https://www.healthyway.com/content/this-food-poisoning-expert-revealed-the-6-things-he-refuses-to-eat/ This Food Poisoning Expert Revealed The 6 Things He Refuses To Eat You'll think twice before ever eating these foods again. Alex Zivatar Most of us live in relatively ignorant bliss when it comes to our food. We know that we shouldn’t eat from the salad bar of a seedy motel, for instance, and … Continue reading What will an expert in food poisoning not eat
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