Manic Pixie Dream Girl or Brooding Bad Boy?
This summer I revisited a couple of movies from the 90’s, and got to thinking about the once popular manic-pixie-dream-girl. What was it about the fun-loving, irrepressible, rule-breaking, girl that … Continue reading
The Romantic Lyrics of A-ha
I know what you’re thinking… A-ha? Romantic? Isn’t that the “Take on Me” band we never heard from again? Well, yes and no. A-ha has been m y favorite band … Continue reading
I Have No Memory of That
Your first kiss. Your first crush. You’re first love…. your first broken heart. Much of what shapes us is an emotion-laden memory. Maybe that’s why memory is so important in … Continue reading
Love Never Dies, the Phantom Sequel
The romance between Christine Daae and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera never quite felt right to me. For some reason I always wanted her to forget about Raoul, … Continue reading
Wonder Woman: A hero for all the right reasons
Reactions to the new Wonder Woman (2017) have run the gamut from positive to enthusiastic. Everyone seems to love finally seeing this DC superhero reach the big screen. It’s hard … Continue reading
Where Did Your Love of Romance Begin?
I remember watching soap operas with my grandparents. They were retired and I spent many a day with them while my parents were working. Ryan’s Hope, One Life to Live, … Continue reading
Meaningful Moments
Reflections on life’s meaningful moments, like graduations and weddings.
