R.I.P. Cicely Tyson, a force of gravity who deserved a lot more/better roles than the ones she got, but who was never anything less than stunning in the ones she did. A genuine trailblazer. She will be missed. xx JB
Everything is so sad and so wonderful.
R.I.P. this extremely hot broad, who lit up the screen for more years than we deserved with her signature smarts, charm and gravitas. No one did it like her, and no one had more fun while doing it. One of the best. xx JB
Thoughts on Bridgerton and Jonathan Bailey
Bridgerton: Jonathan Bailey: xx JB
Protected: My Year of Rest and Relaxation: New Year’s Resolutions and Reflections on 2020
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“Kindness, kindness, kindness…
I want to make a New year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.” – Susan Sontag Starting the new year off today with Harry, Phoebe, Susan and a prayer for what I want most in 2021: kindness, courage, focus and joy. xx JB
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, “It will be happier.”
– Alfred Lord Tennyson No wise or clever words, but welcome 2021. May this year be better than the last. Happy New Year’s Eve. xx JB
Protected: Grown-Up Christmas List(s)
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Folklore / Evermore Album Rankings
Not an easy task, because I like both of these albums a lot, but here are my rankings of the tracks on each from best to worst: Folklore: Betty Seven Epiphany Peace This Is Me Trying Mirrorball My Tears Ricochet Illicit Affairs Exile The 1 Invisible String Cardigan August The Lakes Hoax The Last Great…
Viewing Diary, December 2020
Film: Love At First Fight The Way He Looks Lilting Strangers On A Train Public Speaking Ammonite If The Shoe Fits You May Not Kiss The Bride Godmothered Mank Sound of Metal The Prom A New Leaf The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special Black Bear Crossing Delancey Tadpole Starting Over Tenet Dead Again Martin Eden Shithouse…