A roundup of a small Raleigh museum, a contemporary novel of love and politics, and thoughts on the Great Decisions program.
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CAROLINA COMMENTS: READING & ART
This week I’m sharing my thoughts on a new novel by Fiona Davis along with some works I found striking at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke. I’m continuing to consider some of our outings in Cary and beyond as other examples of Abroad At Home. ENTERTAINING NOVEL: THE MET AND EGYPT The Stolen …
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Carolina Moments: January Diversions
January is a winter month, and very much so this year for much of the U.S. We cocoon more, spend more time reading and watching TV, and only venture out when the weather moderates. Here you’ll find a thoughtful novel, a comforting drama series, good food in Cary, and reflections on a noted chef. NOVEL …
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Carolina Comments: Viewing & Eating
NOTEWORTH MOVIES Continuing to focus on likely Oscar nominees, the Chief Penguin and I watched two recent films on Netflix last week. Both included music, but one was intense and unconventional; the other was reflective and the winding down of a career and a life. The films are Emilia Perez and Maria. GENDER TRANSITION AND MORE Emilia Perez (Netflix, in Spanish …
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