It’s tricky diplomacy — We’ve all been there, talking to someone with an accent — either foreign or from another part of the country — and they say something we don’t understand. Naturally, we ask politely to repeat. It’s not a big deal, it happens. Yet, we still don’t understand. Words get tangled into…

A plot? What plot? — Well, I watched the latest Netflix original action movie. I didn’t expect to have such a strong opinion about it. For starters, the movie wouldn’t end! …

Or it’s people the problem — The older I get, the more I wonder if letting us all have access to the internet was such a good idea. Don’t get me wrong, I love being able to publish and having people actually read me. It’s pretty convenient to find answers to my questions. I would be…

Netflix works in mysterious ways. — I made the mistake to check out Twitter before going to sleep. Now, I’m writing. It seems that Netflix has made the decision not to renew First Kill for another season. It comes as a shock to many fans as the first season worked pretty well. First Kill is a…

Not enough people remember it — I stumbled upon Paul Combs article about happy tunes from the Beatles. The article was fun, and I happen to really like a few of the songs mentioned. 15 Happy Tunes from The Beatles to Chase Away Your Monday Blahs Start off the week with a smilemedium.com However, I was disappointed not to find my favorite song from the band. Not even in the comments. I love the Beatles…

Marriage! — This year, for the first time, I watched The Princess Bride. It’s one of those movies you hear about a lot. It is classified as a classic in the United States, however, it is not the case where I grew up. Yet, after spending enough time in the US, I…

They had their chance! — I have sensitive skin. Warmth, cold, wind, water, or even someone looking at it, my face turns red. I need to moisturize often, and I have accepted that my skin will never be as smooth as the models’ skin we see in ads. Yet, I am always looking for new…

What Would Jane Austen Do? — Yesterday, I watched the new Netflix movie Persuasion, based on the novel by Jane Austen, with Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding, Cosmo Jarvis, and many more. It was definitely something. When the trailer first aired, a few weeks (months?) ago, people were surprised by the tone of the movie. It seemed…