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And the winner is… #MemoirMonday

March 28, 2022

I discuss The Academy Awards 2022 ceremony and winners in this pop culture extra. … More And the winner is… #MemoirMonday

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Feeling nomadic during a pandemic #TBIthursday

May 6, 2021

Recently I watched this year’s Best Picture Academy Award winner “Nomadland.” The film strikes me as a very American story about a woman without a permanent home or job who finds herself living a nomadic life after the death of her husband and the loss of her job and community (“Very American” because of the … More Feeling nomadic during a pandemic #TBIthursday

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The many versions of self after healing from trauma

April 18, 2021

A little essay about the long and varied process of healing after trauma (particularly a coma and TBI). I also discuss the Oscars (coming up on April 25th). … More The many versions of self after healing from trauma

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Pop Culture Pep Talk and a belated #TBIthursday

January 15, 2021

After a challenging week last week, I use pop culture to help put a pep back in my step. I recommend two TV shows: “Kids Baking Championship, ” and “Escape to the Chateau.” I also discuss TBI brain fatigue. … More Pop Culture Pep Talk and a belated #TBIthursday

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#TBIthursday My friends from movies

November 9, 2020

In this #TBIthursday I write about my friends in high places… movies. And my pop culture feature this week is a discussion on movies that soothe. … More #TBIthursday My friends from movies

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Watching Movies With My Parents

August 8, 2020

In this pop culture post I highlight the movie “Knives Out” and talk about being my parents’ pop culture concierge. … More Watching Movies With My Parents

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Making Movies Count (about race)

June 9, 2020

I mention movies and other pop culture available about race. Some cable providers and streaming services are offering some movies for free that deal with issues surrounding race and racism. … More Making Movies Count (about race)

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The Mother of all Pop Culture

May 13, 2020

I take a look at pop culture about, by, and for mothers and the people who love them. … More The Mother of all Pop Culture

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Top Five Tips to Keep Pop Culture Special During a Quarantine

April 14, 2020

My Top 5 tips on how to keep pop culture special during times when you’re perhaps consuming more than you typically would (e.g. a quarantine and global pandemic). … More Top Five Tips to Keep Pop Culture Special During a Quarantine

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How to Survive and Thrive in a Pandemic (With Your Parents)

March 21, 2020

An extra post with my tips on how to be a middle-aged person living with your parents during a pandemic where we have to spend A LOT of time sequestered together. … More How to Survive and Thrive in a Pandemic (With Your Parents)

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Week 1: Book  Review

Week 2: Pop  Culture Recommendation

Week 3: Essay

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