Jodie Whittaker who you know as the only female Dr. Who, is Orla in BritBox’ gripping miniseries Time S2. Orla’s an impoverished single mother of three sent to prison for “stealing electricity” in desperation one cold winter. Her children are sent to live with her alcoholic mother, then taken into foster care; she’s lost them for a minor infraction. As… View Post
By Anne Brodie Willam Shatner says he’s always been alone, all his life, that women were distractions but not part of the full picture. He says he’s had no real friends but doesn’t want to be alone. Shatner’s part of a large family from four marriages with generations of descendants but still. And he’s pondering death. It feels like a… View Post
Spring is making a valiant attempt to arrive but it would seem snow across the eastern side of the country has other plans. Still, it’s arrival is imminent bringing with it the anticipation of Easter and the promise of new beginnings. This time of year, with its burgeoning life and lengthening days, invites us to embrace change and welcome fresh… View Post
We need more women in politics—a “no-shit Sherlock” statement, I’m aware. However, the stark reality is that we don’t have enough women engaged in politics, from government positions at every level to informed voters. This shortfall is largely due to the spaces where discourse happens becoming polluted with hyperpartisan attacks, often accompanied by threats of violence against women. The narrative… View Post
Embarking on the journey of caring for aging parents, I find myself at the core of the “sandwich generation,” grappling with the dual pressures of nurturing my daughters towards independence and aiding my parents as they navigate towards more dependence. My delicate balancing act is not unique, but a reflection of the broader societal challenges of aging, highlighting the evolving… View Post
By Anne Brodie Michael Keaton directs himself in Knox Goes Away an intense crime drama about an assassin’s lapse into dementia. military and got into a murder-for-hire and cleanup racket headhunted for his skills by Al Pacino’s boss. Knox’s diagnosis of rapid spiralling means he has to set things right, gather his assets, and figure out his relationship with his… View Post