A Fresh Take on Culture, Books and Movies

House of the Dragon

Every Sunday, I find myself pulled into House of the Dragon—a blend of joy and heart‑ache that keeps me hooked. Emma D’Arcy’s authentic portrayal of grief is a highlight, though the frustration of waiting a year for an Emmy remains.

Book Club Picks

Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River
I didn’t expect this to linger in my thoughts. By weaving true history with fiction through an 18th‑century midwife’s diary, it turns everyday town events into a gripping murder mystery.

Elizabeth Alexander’s The Light of the World
After my husband passed, this book moved me deeply. Its gentle memories and recipes transformed grief into a shared experience, inspiring me to explore works like Joan Didion’s A Grief Observed.

Upcoming Cinema

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
I’m thrilled about this new film—a bold leap to bring an ancient epic onto modern screens. Tickets are already booked for a local theater and an IMAX screening at the Smithsonian.

Film Photography

The tactile allure of film remains. I use a disposable camera on quick trips and cherish shots from the Canon AE‑1 gifted by my partner. The inherent limitations of film demand careful choice and reveal grainy surprises that digital cameras often miss.

Southern Art Museums

My latest visit to the Gibbes Museum in Charleston left a lasting impression. Leo Twiggs’s batik paintings explore Southern identity and challenge prejudice, sparking ideas for stories I want to tell.