Category Archives: Books and TV

Writers tend to watch movies in a way that often makes them much less satisfying. Late one night I attempt to watch the romantic movie, Love, Wedding... Read More

Summer is in full swing, and Sandy is sharing with us her recommendations for great new books to read this month. So, whether you are sitting by the p... Read More

Is reading the morning paper and watching the evening news enough to keep you current these days? In a word: no, not if you want to speak intelligentl... Read More

Summer has finally arrived, and it's the perfect time to catch up on reading your favorite summer books. No matter where vacation takes you, this list... Read More

A group of us Prime Women over 50, actually over 60 and some over 70 went to see The Book Club this past weekend. And despite what the critics say, it... Read More

According to the New York Times, we are living in a Golden Age of Anglophilia. Rising anticipation of the Royal Wedding here in the US is reaching fev... Read More

Congratulations, ladies, it's happened. Hollywood has seen fit to trot out not just one, but TWO summer movies targeting (and starring) women over 50,... Read More

Sandy Dominy is what we'd call a "professional reader," and she will be sharing her book recommendations with us each month. Enjoy! The Shape of Wate... Read More

THE UNEXAMINED life is not worth living. I believe we learned that from Socrates. Or was it Mr. Rogers? By way of an admittedly tortured analogy, ther... Read More

I was pleased to see the novel Manhattan Beach included in Sandy Dominy's recent “Books You Should Read Now” in Prime Women. It's been on many o... Read More

Reading is such a wonderful source of pleasure, but let's face it, the demands on our time allow very little opportunity for page turning. So, how do ... Read More

I hope you started the new year with a spirit of enthusiasm and the knowledge that all things are possible, because they are.As 2018 progresses, ... Read More