Lessons from Scandal: What’s Love Got to Do with It?

Olivia Pope I know I’ve enjoyed watching the popular political thriller Scandal. Yes, I’m a Gladiator. Each week I tune in with my two daughters and daughter-in-law waiting to see what the next episode brings. However, I’ve recently noticed that the bloom is off the rose for me and that I’m having serious questions about the characters I thought...

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First Lady Visits China

15 year old Malia and 12 year old Sasha Obama have joined their mom Michelle Obama and grandmom Marian Robinson in China for a seven-day, three-city goodwill tour that focuses on cultural and educational exchange. The quartet's first top was in the city of Beijing on Friday, March 21, 2014. While the weeklong trip to China seemed to start as...

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The Bletchley Circle: A Diamond in the Rough

Season Two of the Bletchley Circle premieres on April 21 on PBS and I can't wait to see it. The initial series aired in the UK in September 2012 and won critical acclaim. I want to sound the alarm, so that everyone who might be interested can catch up by viewing Season One before the April 21 presentation...

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Most Respected Players in NFL

Just like Hollywood entertainers, sports stars come and go, leaving their mark behind them. That outstanding play that won the game, a record-breaking season, a devastating team trauma-all these things give fans pause to remember the great ones. But, it has to be a special tribute when you receive the respect of your peers. A recent ESPN...

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A Trio of Sparkling, Dusty Gems: Torchwood, Life, and Endgame

I've been on a delightful journey following a variety of older television gems, eating up seasons and episodes in large gulps. You've probably haven't seen my "love letter" introducing Doc Martin, one of my early discoveries, followed by information on the coming new episodes of  Foyle's War. Let me introduce...

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