June 28, 2018
by Maralee
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I watched Mary Poppins the other night the way I watch most movies these days: a kid in my lap, a kid on either side of me, and a kid laying on the back of the couch behind my head. … Continue reading
June 5, 2018
by Maralee
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Maybe it’s the Midwestern sensibility. Maybe it’s the cool junk. Whatever it is, I’ve always had a soft spot for “American Pickers.” As I watched an episode recently, it got me thinking about what a great display of empathy always … Continue reading
May 10, 2018
by Maralee
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Several years ago I bought “Inside Out” for my daughter to watch at her birthday party with an adorable group of six-year-old girls. I had never seen it before. In retrospect, this may have been a mistake. If you’ve seen … Continue reading
April 24, 2018
by Maralee
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Dear Mom, I read Molly Ringwald’s thoughts about “The Breakfast Club” all these years after those John Hughes movies made her a star. Something about what she was expressing sounded familiar. It sounded like something you would say. She talked … Continue reading
October 4, 2016
by Maralee
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I don’t watch scary movies. Ever. At all. I’m not interested in being scared for fun. The daily diaper changes and the ever-present laundry question “what is in that pocket” are about all the suspense my body can handle. So … Continue reading
January 31, 2014
by Maralee
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The short story is: I LOVE DOCUMENTARIES. It feels good to admit it. I love lots of different ones and I’m trying to categorize some of the good ones I’ve watched over the years so you can watch them, too. … Continue reading
November 3, 2013
by Maralee
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Dear Mr. The Hulk, It appears I owe you an apology. You may not remember me, but I first remember you from my childhood. I was the younger sister of two big brothers who enjoyed watching you get REALLY mad … Continue reading
September 20, 2013
by Maralee
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The first step is to admit you have a problem. . . I had a friend or two ask me to write a post about some of my favorite documentary movies. When I went to write down my top five … Continue reading