Wise Women: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Has A New Podcast (And Other Women-Focused Podcasts Of Interest):
April 5, 2023
It’s not uncommon for women “of a certain age” to feel unseen or unheard. And for good reason: Older women are frequently ignored in popular culture and only rarely portrayed in a positive light in mainstream media. That means we frequently don’t know about the important and vital work many…
Get Smart: Learn The Life Story of 95-Year-Old Legendary Comic Mel Brooks
December 1, 2021
So how did you spend your time during lockdown? Did you watch old movies? Look for comedies to distract you from the worries of reality? Maybe you rewatched some old favorites, such as Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles? Or maybe you looked for some old television shows like Get Smart…
Going The Distance: New Options For Distracting And Entertaining Yourself
May 13, 2020
Like most of us, you’re probably spending a lot more time in front of a screen these days to help pass the time during this pandemic. And even though it’s recommended that we don’t sit or watch too much, all signs suggest that Americans continue to be watching- especially (but…
Still More To Discover: A Fifth Week Of Delightful Distractions!
May 6, 2020
Despite the pandemic, we are fortunate that good content keeps coming to distract us. From new shows to new (and newly discovered) books, there’s surely something to catch your attention and engage your mind. So, without further ado, dive into the following: For movie lovers: -There are several…
Even More To Discover: Delightful Distractions Part 3
April 22, 2020
So we’re how many weeks into sheltering-in-place? If you’ve lost count, join the club. And, if you’ve exhausted your recipe list, completed your backyard marathon run, and used up your patience with podcasts, we have yet another list of delightful distractions to keep you occupied. Take a look at the…
More To Discover: Delightful Distractions Part 2
April 15, 2020
Last week’s newsletter contained a list of what we’re calling “Delightful Distractions,” as a way to engage your mind and keep your eyes off the news. Given that we still find ourselves in quarantine, we decided to continue the list this week with new avenues for distraction. So, for your…