Reading and Roaming
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 …
Continue reading “Carolina Moments: January Diversions”
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 …
Continue reading “Carolina Comments: Viewing & Eating”
Stay cozy inside with a new Ann Cleeves mystery featuring detective Matthew Venn and binge watch the British crime series, “Whitstable Pearl.’
RALEIGH RAMBLE #2 MOORE SQUARE We are continuing our Abroad at Home project. You might say we are exploring our new region in nibbles. I mean that in terms of food, of course, but also in terms of how much ground we cover on each outing. Lunch is the highlight, but beforehand we wander the several blocks …
Continue reading “Carolina Moments: Raleigh & More”
