Category Archives: Review

Summer Binge Watching Suggestions: Netflix Edition

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

I love my dark and tortured shows, especially with a strong lean towards science fiction and fantasy. But of late I’ve wanted more light and goofy escapism, meaningful and in-depth social criticism, and I’m always game for period drama when … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Day Trip: Hacklebarney State Park

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

The New Jersey State Parks are open (again) for business! My 8-year old and I wanted to take a hike this week, so I looked up various parks within an hour’s drive, and we settled on Hacklebarney State Park in … Continue reading →

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HardCore Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Nothing against romance novels and more traditional beach reads, but I like to use my downtime to get deep and dirty into books that take me aback and encourage me to evolve without mindfulness and meditation. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman: I love this movie

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

I don’t usually see many blockbuster superhero movies, but when I do see them, I enjoy them for the mindless, escapist entertainment they are meant to be. I’m also a laid-back and forgiving movie-goer. However, after seeing the previews of … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin’s Call to Action is On US

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

The Oscar-nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, is a must-see. You can stop reading now and just get to the nearest theater today. I was lucky to be at the Montclair Film Festival and Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence sponsored … Continue reading →

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Review: Difficult Women by Roxane Gay

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Short Answer: Roxane Gay’s DIFFICULT WOMEN is a must-read. (You can read one of the stories here.) And it’s one you should invest in because you’ll want to read many of the 21 short stories more than once. Long, General … Continue reading →

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Books as Escape: Giveaway

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

Congrats to Steph and Daria! I’m currently finishing Nicole Blades’ new novel The Thunder Beneath Us, and it’s been a great escape from, well, real life. Following Best, the main character, through her personal drama –familial, romantic and work — is … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Uncle Momo’s Zeit W Zaatar

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

I could live on Uncle Momo’s Lentil Soup and Hummus, but we took the kids to Momo’s brunch last Sunday, and I decided to expand my horizons by trying Zeit W Zaatar crepe dish. It was wonderful and fresh and … Continue reading →

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TRAPPED: Access to Abortion is about Women’s Health

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

When Dawn Porter sent out a notice about a Kickstarter for a film documenting the systematic elimination of abortion clinics in the Southern United States, it was a no-brainer. Of course I would support the film. And when I recently … Continue reading →

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Vital Dining: Great for Vegans and Foodies Who Love Them

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

For those of us in culinarily mixed-families, something usually has to give. That’s why it’s such a joy to find a restaurant like Vital Dining with lots of options for everyone from carnivore to vegan. And with a vegan chef in … Continue reading →

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