TV/Movies

I’ve Lost That Disney Magic

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Beauty and the Beast is not just one of my favorite Disney movies, it's easily one of my favorite movies, period. When it was first released, I actually saw it in the theaters with my friends — in high school (don't judge). I've owed the VHS version and probably every DVD version ever released, all … Continue reading I’ve Lost That Disney Magic

Lay Off Natalie Portman, "Feminists"

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So around the same time I was happily weeping at Natalie Portman's Oscar speech and her beautiful declaration that motherhood would be her most important role, some self-proclaimed feminists were lambasting her for that same statement. For shame!First, let me say that I consider myself (among other things) a feminist. I firmly believe women can … Continue reading Lay Off Natalie Portman, "Feminists"

My Holiday Wishlist (TV Edition)

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This week, TV Guide posted its holiday wishlist for television (find it at: http://www.tvguide.com/News/TV-Wish-List-1026999.aspx), while I agree with about half the list, in the spirit of the Solstice, let me share my television wishlist for the holidays: I wish that the networks would actually put real programming on Fridays and Saturdays, rather than re-runs, Cops, … Continue reading My Holiday Wishlist (TV Edition)

Real Housewives Strikes a Chord – Allergies in Children

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I never thought I would be inspired to write by any Real Housewives franchise other than those kooks in New Jersey; but lying here in the middle of the night avoiding sleep by watching trash TV, I'll be darned if those Beverly Hills gals didn't prove me wrong. On episode 7 ("My Mansion is Bigger … Continue reading Real Housewives Strikes a Chord – Allergies in Children

In Defense of Britney/Brittany (Glee)

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Okay, I suppose this isn't really about parenting, except to the extent that I'm feeling like a protective mama over one of my favorite shows; but after reading what feels like the 12,000th criticism and being asked by a pal if I agree with one of the more scathing ones, I felt I should weigh-in. … Continue reading In Defense of Britney/Brittany (Glee)