It’s a rare occasion when someone comes along who ends up being a genuine game changer in his or her particular field of endeavor. But, when such individuals make their presence felt, they leave an indelible mark on their craft, changing it forever. In the field of film criticism, that distinction belongs to Roger Ebert (1942-2013), who almost single-handedly altered the way we look at movies and whose storied life is now the subject of the engaging new documentary, “Life Itself.”
Christmas is just around the corner and there is still lots to do. Shopping, cooking, parties, and traveling cn take a toll on you and your wallet. But be sure to try some of these easy and fun green tips that will help you be more eco conscious this holiday season and may even save some green from leaving your bank account!
This time of year there is just not enough time to bake and cook all the things you would like. But the best way to be able to indulge in…
I’m fascinated by the so-called “War on Christmas.” It seems to me our world is obsessed with war. We have the usual wars going on, in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Palestine, etc. etc. Then we also have the war on terror, the war on drugs, the war on poverty, and so on. There are wars all over the place. And now we have a war on Christmas.
Basically, healthy holidays is an oxymoron. Who wants to eat salad when you’re surrounded by hot cocoa, santa cookies, candy canes and awesome feasts? Pretty much no one however, there are ways around the 2 extremes, gorging or depriving. Here are some tips to reach a happy medium over the next few weeks of holiday feeding and drinking frenzy!
For some the holiday season is a time of joy, family and celebration. It is a time when people gather to honor the year and connect with those that they love. For others, this is a time of deep and profound sadness. A time that feels wrought with pain and suffering from failed relationships, financial challenges, job dissatisfaction and extreme self-worth issues.
‘Tis the season to be? This time of year is a special one for many reasons; be they religious, personal, familial, celebratory. Whatever the case, the holiday season is different from the rest of the year. For many, it is a happy time, for some it is a lucrative time and for lots it is a stressful time. Whatever this time of year has meant to you in the past; this year, let it also be a season of spirit.
During one of her shows a few years back, Oprah Winfrey made a profound and beautiful statement that I appreciated very much. She said, “We do shows about lots of…
It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love….those are the beginning words of one of my favourite holiday songs. Honestly, Christmas has never been my favorite time…