NOMI'S PICS

Knowing about the incremental laws against persecuted people, along with the arrests of the men in the families that left the women desperate to help their children survive, gives the reader a deeper understanding of the desperation that lead to the Kindertransport.

At first, it seemed like it was going to be a Hallmark fluff piece, which can sometimes be just what the doctor ordered, but often I find that to be quite tedious. I decided to persevere and by the end of the second episode I was hooked.

Two, often famous guests, have their DNA, and family history are analyzed. Genealogists comb through historical records and the information that is unearthed is incredible, and the reactions elicited are moving.

This one is complicated for me, and this is my third attempt at writing this review. There is just so much to unpack, and the impressions I had after seeing the film are in such contrast with the views I was raised with and carried with me throughout my life regarding Barbie. 

Listening to Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford brought back so many memories for me. It is so touching that Gavin wanted to share his family's intimate moments with us, and it is such a generous gift to give people who could use his stories as a salve or a blueprint for their own experience.

I am a sucker for good melodies and great harmonies. I have seen many musicals in my lifetime, and Hadestown is a cut above. The music transports you almost from the get-go. It is original and captivated me immediately. The talent of the actors and musicians was extraordinary.

Dreyfus, who is 62, is inspired by the trailblazers that she interviews. Authors, comedians, actors, photographers, and musicians; all women who have been leaders in their industries. She brings humor and frank honesty to the conversation, opening up a light, relatable, and memorable dialog.

The World That We Knew is a spellbinding portrayal of what it means to be human in an inhuman war zone. It is a story that explores love in many different forms, including the love between a mother and child, the love between sisters, and even first love.

This documentary enlightens us about a woman whose influence on our generation cannot be disputed. I love knowing more about this person who meant so much to my mom and me. This documentary had me revisiting those moments, and that is a gift.

Thank you to everyone who contributed one of their favorite dance tunes to the Sole Sister Ramblers boogie playlist! If you want to add to it, drop a song in the comments and I will add it to the playlist. I’ve been listening to it on Shuffle. It is eclectic and cool!

For me, every once in a while, it a romantic comedy is just what the doctor ordered; a wonderful way to be diverted from everyday life stressors. Well, Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a romantic comedy in book form.

The theatre was filled with women and their young daughters. It made me long for my daughter to be 12 again so that I could see this movie with her and laugh …okay, I'll admit it … and cry. It is a beautiful reminder to us all why reading is a fundamental part of thinking, feeling, and digesting.

The Horse is set in three different time periods, 1850, 1956, and 2019. It is about many things: the stain and legacy of slavery in the U.S.A., our love for the animals around us, and our sacrifices for those we love.

As intoxicating as the factual parts of the series are, the fictitious details are what enthralled me. Early on in the series, the Great Experiment is introduced. They begin discussing it when it becomes apparent that Charlotte is not white.

With dry wit and quirky tenderness, Shrinking explores the idea that when we lean on each other, we can heal ourselves individually and strengthen our community at the same time.

As most of you know by now, I am always looking for something new to watch, read, or listen to. Well, this week I found a singer/songwriter I absolutely love, and he's from my hometown of Toronto!

The Emergency Rescue Committee rescued over 2000 people before it was shut down in the autumn of 1941. Many of the people saved were some of Europe’s preeminent philosophers, artists, and scientists, which of course, benefitted the United States in ways that are impossible to calculate.

So, was this book worth the effort to find and pay that hefty price? Once I surrendered to the idea of believing the characters and allowing myself to enjoy the story, I was able to give this book a thumbs up for the pure enjoyment of the humor.

If you are looking for a change of pace from all of the crime dramas and violence of some other shows, Love Life might be just what you need. It is a very relatable, feel-good show that is just what the doctor ordered!

When I listen to Just Like That, I’m transported. It’s full of raw emotion — a masterclass in storytelling, the kind of song that defines the Americana genre. It tells of a woman visited by a man who comes to thank her for donating her late son’s organs, allowing him to live. It’s haunting, redemptive, and deeply moving.

I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was it true to the book, it didn't gloss over the mental health aspects, dealing head-on with ideas of suicide, loss of love, feeling displaced in a fast-moving world, and feelings of frustration.