Ridley Scott doesn’t make bad movies. In fact, many of his titles that are not merely good but genuinely great: Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, The Martian — even lesser-known gems like The Duellists (1977) and Matchstick Men, from 2003. With Gladiator II, the veteran director adds another masterpiece to his resume. It’s a bit more
There is nothing like the magic of Santa. I remember as a little girl I would lie in bed and try to listen to him landing on the roof. The thought of hearing the hoofs from all the reindeer and bells from the sleigh made me so excited. I’d lie there for what felt like
Nothing starts until you’re all together. You’ll hold dinner until the last person’s seated. The engine doesn’t start until all seat belts are buckled; and if everybody’s not paying attention, you’ll wait. Hail, hail, the gang’s all here: as in the new novel, “My Three Dogs” by W. Bruce Cameron, things aren’t right until everyone’s
Fallout is defined as a secondary and often lingering effect, result, or set of circumstances. Consequences are primary. They describe what you suffer personally as the result of your own bad choices. Fallout is secondary. It describes what everyone around you suffers because of your bad choices. Note: This article is in a series called
So often, guides on how to layer start with the base, or first layer, and then work up through to the outermost layer, which makes sense as that’s how we dress. You don’t often start with an overcoat and try to wiggle into tees and jeans underneath. But for a change of pace, I want
Here we are, another year gone by. Christmastime is here! I long for this time of year. I’m patiently, and I mean patiently, waiting for snow. I’m like a little kid when we get that first snowfall of the season. As of today, November 18th, there hasn’t been a flake to fall! With Thanksgiving being
The Williamsport Music Club invites the community to attend its Christmas Music by Candlelight program, to be presented at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 8. Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine Street, Williamsport, will host this event, which has been held annually (with the exception of 2020, due to Covid-19) since the club’s organization
The leaves are off the trees, revealing a tantalizing secret. You couldn’t see it before, but you can tell now that the branches still support old twigs and other random material. Last spring, these things made a nest that filled with eggs, then baby birds up high. And in the new book,”How to Know a
Oh, by gosh, by jingle; it’s time for carols and Kris Kringle… … plus car rides and complaining kids! Yes, it’s that time of year … when so many folks head over the river and through the woods … on very long trips to grandmother’s house. And as in 2023, Webb’s resident book-lover herewith suggests
Aries, be careful what you ask for, as things have a funny way of coming true for you this week. Censor your thoughts for now, and perhaps hold your cards closer to the vest. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, you may have a lot of anxious thoughts right now. Friends provide a welcome diversion
As we approach the wonderful week of Thanksgiving, I want to share my attitude of gratitude. This is so important in life, not just for November. November is the month when we celebrate being thankful, which I think is fantastic. A holiday where there are no gifts. No baskets or pumpkins filled with candy. Just
