Looking Back on 20 Years of the Harry Potter series

When we hear “20th anniversary” of anything, that make us feel old, right? Well, this little ole fantasy series called “Harry Potter” turned 20 this year. Let that sink in. I understand not everyone in the world read the series or watched the movies, but think about this: 500 million Harry Potter books were sold worldwide, in 80 different languages.     The series revolves around more than just a…Continue reading Looking Back on 20 Years of the Harry Potter series

La La Land

La La Land Will Make You FEEL.

La La Land will make you FEEL… Joy. Sadness. Cheesiness. Frustration. Empathy. Nostalgia. Reflective. Longing. Upset. Understanding. Realistic.  It’s a simple story, really. It starts out slow. You wonder where this is going to go. The characters need some time to build up and allow you to get to know them…to like them, to understand them, to sympathize with them, to root for them.  It picks up. It keeps you…Continue reading La La Land Will Make You FEEL.

Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus

One last ring: The “Greatest Show on Earth” will close its circus curtains this year

Today was a bittersweet day. I went to the Ringling Bros. circus with my family, as I do every year. But this year was different. After 146 years, Ringling Bros. announced this will be the final circus tour ever. I couldn’t help but get emotional in this moment. I’ve been going to the circus since I was a little girl. Yes, it’s cheesy, and yes, there is a lot of…Continue reading One last ring: The “Greatest Show on Earth” will close its circus curtains this year