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I saw Lion a couple of months ago, and I agree, it's a great film.

Mi Obra Maestra (2018)...stumbled across this last night and enjoyed it...a quirky Argentinian comedy. Title translates to "My Masterpiece".

I don't think any of these have been mentioned: Master and Commander, Cold Mountain, The Hunt for Red October, Pride and Prejudice, Howard's End, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Departed, Shakespeare in Love, The Madness of King George, Far from the Madding Crowd and The Color Purple.

Ecco or Keen sandals in summer. Like some others here I am also a convert from NB to Brooks running shoes. I have a few pairs of comfortable Clarks, SAS and Ecco loafers. Also a fan of short La Canadienne boots for cold weather, and Ferragamo pumps for dress (my dress shoes are quite old at...

Currently watching "The Great Escapers" a documentary series on Netflix that shows the lives of UK expats as they start new businesses abroad (mainly France and Spain so far). Also watching "Jamestown" on PBS. Just finished watching an Australian series "Wanted" on Netflix (sort of a Thelma...

During winter I have my one thermostat located downstairs set at 60 degrees overnight. I sleep on the second story of the house so it is a bit warmer than that. I sleep in pajama bottoms and a tee shirt under a cotton top sheet, followed by a cotton quilt and topped off with a Polartec fleece...

"Is That You", available free with Amazon Prime, is an Israeli film set in the U.S. about a fellow (Ronnie) who loses his job in Israel and decides to make a first trip to the U.S. to see his brother. His brother mentions he recently had contact with a long-ago love of Ronnie's (from 40 years...

I recently watched season 1 of "The Romanoffs" (2018) on Amazon Prime. It does not get particularly good reviews, but I enjoyed it and hope there will be a season 2. It is 8 episodes of short stories set in locations around the world with a very loose Romanoff descendant theme. It is the...

Got a ticket to see "Hamilton" when it comes to Pittsburgh in January; Bought myself some Wigwam hiking socks during the BF sale; New microfiber crossbody bag from The Sak during the BF sale; My son set up Roku for me over the summer with Netflix, Amazon Prime, PBS and am now thinking about...

I find that getting fresh air everyday regardless of the weather helps me to sleep more soundly. I keep my house cool at night both winter and summer...can't sleep well if air is too warm...and sleep in a very dark bedroom with no distractions (tv, computer, etc.). I also try to go to bed at a...

I voted "Yes I was" because I am sure my parents were affected by the Great Depression to some extent although they scarcely talked about it. My Dad hardly at all but Mom sometimes mentioned having very few clothes and lining her shoes with cardboard during her younger years (especially when...

All four of my grandparents were immigrants. My paternal grandparents arrived from Germany as a married couple in 1904. My maternal grandparents came from Greece separately. Grandfather arrived alone in 1905 and grandmother in 1907, sponsored by her older brother who met her ship in NYC. Her...

In cold weather during the day I keep the thermostat set at 68; 60 at night. If it is chilly when I come downstairs in the morning I turn on my gas log fireplace and am cozy in no time at all. I set my air conditioner at 74 in summer. I have ceiling fans in all the bedrooms which helps...

I will be eligible for Medicare in July 2019. I am trying to learn all I can about this confusing system. Like the OP, I also plan to purchase a Plan G Medigap policy and Part D prescription drug plan. I didn't think you had any extra charges with a Plan G. In PA providers cannot assess...

Usually oatmeal cooked with skim milk and topped with walnuts and berries. Occasionally shredded wheat and milk and a sliced banana or whole wheat toast with almond butter and jam. Once in a great while (when I can get the good stuff) it will be a toasted sesame bagel with Scottish smoked...