As someone FAR from childhood, I saw "Frozen" twice, once in the theatre and once for the children at a family gathering. After reading this article, I do believe I'm going to watch it again. Wonderful read if you're pondering whether you can bear to take your child to "Frozen 2." Achieving Transcendence on the … Continue reading A father describes how the pleasures of “Frozen” expand with multiple viewings
Month: November 2019
Flu shots don’t work as well for those with extra weight
The key here is that flu shots appear to be weaker in their effects for those who are overweight BUT that doesn't mean you should skip the shot if you're part of the vulnerable population. All it means is that your protection may be a bit less than you'd hoped. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/24/782079520/excess-weight-can-weaken-the-flu-shot Excess Weight Can Weaken … Continue reading Flu shots don’t work as well for those with extra weight
Upper West Side holiday festival
Monday December 2: Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square is NY’s Largest Holiday Festival! Posted on November 21, 2019 at 4:10 pm by West Sider SPONSORED Monday, December 2 | 5:30pm-9:00pm The 20th Annual Winter’s Eve begins at 5:30pm in Dante Park at Broadway & 63rd with Lincoln Square’s Upper West Side Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The … Continue reading Upper West Side holiday festival
The article behind the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
This is a LONG article but it was written with love and is the source of the current movie starring Tom Hanks: "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" about Fred Rogers, the friend of all for many years. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a27134/can-you-say-hero-esq1198/
If you’re above age X, you probably have no idea not to text “ok”
The conclusion -- that using "OK" is apt to be considered rude or dismissive by younger people was a total surprise to me. In fact, I thought this first article was a joke. So I'm including two articles. Maybe they're both kidding, but I doubt it. Of course I'm vastly amused by the "While I … Continue reading If you’re above age X, you probably have no idea not to text “ok”
When you want your cat to scratch what you give them
This is the most thorough review and testing I have ever seen of the variety of items a cat will be willing to scratch instead of your furniture or rugs. https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-cat-scratchers/?smid=nytcore-ios-share The Best Cat Scratchers Updated February 21, 2019 We’ve added long-term test notes from using our picks over the past year. We remain confident … Continue reading When you want your cat to scratch what you give them
Want to be green? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!
This Great Depression era saying summarizes -- in memorable words -- almost everything you need to remember about how to keep as green a life as possible. (I might add -- plant trees.) This article is not new but its timeless words will keep the words fresh for generations. Use it Up, Wear It Out, … Continue reading Want to be green? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!
A heartfelt warning from Michelle Singletary (WA Post)
This essay was sent in the Washington Post Personal Finance email sent out by Michelle Singletary every Thursday. I personally believe it is absolutely on-point. If your revolving credit cards are not automatically paid in full each month, it's not prudent to shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. There are other ways to celebrate … Continue reading A heartfelt warning from Michelle Singletary (WA Post)
How to handle racism at family celebrations
Whether it's racism, misogny, or being homophobic, it's very difficult to avoid tension or even outright arguments in family gatherings where not everything thinks alike (and that's all of them, isn't it?) Just heard from a friend in Twitter who'd already had a blowout. These techniques won't solve everything but they could help. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/11/ibram-kendi-antiracist-talk-to-racist-family-friends-holidays/ A … Continue reading How to handle racism at family celebrations
How to make dotty Aunt Flo part of the holiday
Now that we're living so much longer, it can be normal to have a family member who's physically well but not quite there mentally. This article has excellent tips on how to engage with that person while maintaining peak enjoyment for everyone. https://www.nextavenue.org/family-member-dementia-engaged-gatherings/ Here are suggestions for engaging with him or her during family events … Continue reading How to make dotty Aunt Flo part of the holiday
As if publishers aren’t already raking in cash from ebook sales to libraries — read this
The approach of publishers (particularly MacMillan) to offering ebooks for distribution by libraries is utterly infuriating. Ebooks cost more at the beginning for libraries than books on paper and they have a finite shelf life after which they must be repurchased. MacMillan adds the wrinkle that they will only let a library have a single … Continue reading As if publishers aren’t already raking in cash from ebook sales to libraries — read this
Theatre is a lot more than just Broadway
The Broadway theatre district is astonishingly small. The world of theatre in the United States (or even New York City) is far bigger than that. What Small Theater Does for New York? A Lot, Study Finds Playhouses and troupes beyond Broadway generate $584 million in economic benefit. But dependence on volunteer labor is high. Heather … Continue reading Theatre is a lot more than just Broadway
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