Linda LaRoche

Today I heard of Tina Turner's passing, so I'm posting two videos on her, one on her private life and another on her career. Both aspects...

I've been reading the trades and why I ask does everyone prophesize doom and gloom on the Writer's Strike? I'm staying away. It's like a...

I’ve spent the last week indulging my senses in the world of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix. With a touching romance, the...

Looking at the Met Gala’s gowns, I was thinking about having an accessible wardrobe selection ranging from convenient basic garments to...

Once again I’ve been on a social and professional whirlwind. About two weeks ago I saw my last opera of the season, there will be one...

This post is a departure for me. I consciously post upbeat topics but I think it’s important to be honest, in a way that helps others. ...

I love this song, it’s a great get up and dance number and it reminds me of taking the U-Bahn to my classes in Berlin when it was first...

I find the question, “what makes you happy?” intriguing and engaging but I am not the first to explore the depths of human happiness. Two...

One of the greatest pleasures of living in a metropolis is having a City Park. A place where denizens congregate, exercise, picnic, some...

I recently got texts not comments on my blog despite my requests. I was asked to write about my social escapades and since I listen here...

It was no surprise that AMC is going to start basing its ticket prices on seat availability. I don’t like the idea. After all, it’s the...

Some years ago, I stumbled upon information that changed my life forever. It re-arranged the way I live. I moved back to California and...

I have learned to do many things on my own. Although I may not like some of the things I have tried to master, sometimes we don't have a...

My last blog post was serious so today I thought I’d take a spin in the other direction. Emily in Paris, season 3, is back for another...

Last night I watched a Holiday film on Netflix. The main character is an author who is treated by the public like a rock star. That is...

When I see so many people garbed in black I secretly judge that their unhappiness is self-inflicted. In Los Angeles, black and gray ( a...

Every Sunday night I am glued to my television, watching Masterpiece Theater. For the last month, Magpie Murders has me enthralled. It’s...

I have wonderful memories of being with my Mother in the kitchen, learning how to make bacalao, Capirotada, and chicken curry, helping...

Halloween is a time to dive into your creativity with a DIY Halloween costume you can make right at home. This spooky holiday is all...

Last week I told a friend how I was part of a class action suit brought up against several film studios due to ageism. There is nothing...