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2020 Blogtoberfest Viewing, part one

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Leave a comment

As part of my own personal Blogtoberfest celebration, I try to ingest at least 31 Halloween-appropriate movies or shows in October and share the list here, for anyone looking for ideas. I think, given that I've already logged 24 spooktastic viewings, reaching 31 this year will be no problem. It’s a mix of new viewings, … Continue reading 2020 Blogtoberfest Viewing, part one

Autumn Leaf Collecting Supports Art & Science — Hilltown Families

October 8, 2020September 25, 2020Leave a comment

Fall in Western Mass is when nature literally takes center stage; a destination visitors outside the area flock to because of the gorgeous dynamism of the season. The trees and their changing foliage are great connectors for kids (in a sense they connect to themselves!) to the outdoors and their sense of place. In this … Continue reading Autumn Leaf Collecting Supports Art & Science — Hilltown Families

From Banned Film to Bucolic Road-trip

October 5, 2020September 19, 20201 Comment

TRIGGER WARNING: The Last House on the Left is a violent and exploitative horror film made in 1972. While there are no explicit mentions of violence in the post below, the plot and imagery of the film make avoiding some sensitive subjects difficult. When the unknown cast and crew of The Last House on the … Continue reading From Banned Film to Bucolic Road-trip

Blogtober Viewing 2020: Mommy Issues in Stereo

October 4, 2020September 24, 20201 Comment

https://youtu.be/0kXpUaQpXMA Blogtoberfest viewing - the good, the bad, the terrifying -- has commenced, beginning this year with a film that's been languishing in my Netflix queue for too long: the German-language horror-thriller Goodnight Mommy, co-written and directed by Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz. Relying on three main characters, Goodnight Mommy opens in summer, as a … Continue reading Blogtober Viewing 2020: Mommy Issues in Stereo

October Food 2020: Fruit and Vegetable, Vegetable and Fruit

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Leave a comment

This year, I felt like I could spotlight any kind of food at all in this annual post and achieve the goal of featuring food trends through a spooky or seasonal lens, if not perhaps prophetically. I mean, just about any 2020-centric dish, ingredient, or cooking method is going to end up in some sort … Continue reading October Food 2020: Fruit and Vegetable, Vegetable and Fruit