Leave the World Behind (Netflix, December 8)In Leave the World Behind, Amanda and Clay (Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke), attempt to escape to a luxurious weekend retreat with their children. However, the tranquil vacation takes a spine-chilling turn when another couple intrudes … [Read more...] about Enjoy These Two Movies We’re Watching Now
Passions
Bring Sunshine Into A Child’s Life By Fostering
In 1950, teacher, scholar, and Boy Scout executive Forest Witcraft penned an article for Scouting magazine. One quote remains popular – and powerful – to this day: “One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind … [Read more...] about Bring Sunshine Into A Child’s Life By Fostering
This Holiday Season Take A Beautiful Historic Adventure In Southern Indiana
A friend recently spent some time in French Lick and West Baden, Indiana (known collectively as “The Valley”), and when I told her I was considering a visit there for my latest travel story in our winter ‘comfort’-themed issue, her reaction? “Oh, everything about French Lick says … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season Take A Beautiful Historic Adventure In Southern Indiana
An Artistic Christmas
Her eyes light up and her voice becomes animated when she begins to talk about her collection of 1,200 Christmas ornaments. And these aren’t run-of-the-mill Christmas ornaments. Once you realize that these are blown-glass antique ornaments, you will appreciate the fondness Lisa … [Read more...] about An Artistic Christmas
Finding Shelter With Cosy
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. We are at the time of year when Shelter and Cosy perfectly merge. I prefer cosy with an S, the British spelling, … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter With Cosy