Movie Review: “Arranged”

This is a 2007 indie film I came across at Blockbuster 2 wks ago.   The movie was shot in NY and NJ with unknown/little known actors.  This film is based partly on the experiences of one of its producers- an Orthodox Jewish woman.  It’s a refreshing picture about how modernity AND tradtion can coexist in America. 
    
 

The film follows  two [...]

Fun “Brown Bag” Lunch Ideas

Hey readers!
Have you noticed that many restaurants are empty these days?  (I’ve seen this in NYC, DC, and Old Town Alexandria, VA.)  People are bringing food from home (even those who live in big cities and have MANY food options).  Yes, we all need to save, but how can we feel less deprived?  Just be creative w/ [...]

My trip to NYC (or back to reality)

Hello readers,
I’m back from NYC; I went this past FRI am and came back SUN pm.  I stayed w/ my aunt’s fam in Elmhurst, Queens.  (Thanks Khuku Auntie!)  My two girl cousins, Aliza and Adiba (10 and 12 y.o.), are getting taller each time I see them.  They got a cool new laptop, printer, and web cam recently.  [...]