Romantic comedies are a great way to spend a couple of hours of entertainment without too much thinking, but they can be saccharine and formulaic. Each of these movies bucks that trend while still retaining a sugary sweet core:
Joe Versus The Volcano
The first movie to pair Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan is an offbeat fairy tale about a hypochondriac who learns he is dying and takes an offer to briefly live the high life on a tropical island before sacrificing himself to a live volcano. Lucky Tom Hanks has chances with love with not one, not two, but three Meg Ryans in this wickedly funny movie.
Jules et Jim
Jules et Jim follows the misadventures of a bohemian threesome through decades of friendship and love. We first see Jules, Jim, and Catherine as boisterous young people, then see how years of war and romantic betrayal make their relationships evolve.
Something Wild
Quite a few romantic movies start out with an abduction, but it’s not generally the woman who’s abducting the man. In Something Wild, yuppie Charles accepts a ride from “Lulu," a punky babe in a convertible, but instead of taking him to his office, she takes him out of town for the weekend. The last act suffers from a dramatic shift in tone, but up to that point the film is a fun and funny romp.
Kathy’s Just Desserts keeps things simple in the best way possible. Focused exclusively on sweet treats, it is a true sugar-lover’s paradise. Cakes range from cocoa mocha and caramel spice layer, to marble, coconut-lemon, and, everyone’s favorite, red velvet. There's also candies, cookies, and bars (oh my!), but who can decide between Rocky Road Bark, The BEST Butter Cookies, or chocaholic kahlua chocolate chip brownies? Just try them all! Cookie trays are great for holidays and parties, so load up with a combination of everything from oatmeal raisin rounds to thumbprint jam, black-and-white shortbread, and even carrot cake cookies.
And if you are interested in cooking and baking classes taught by Kathy herself, check out the Kathy's Just Desserts class schedule!
Kathy’s Just Desserts
East Norriton, PA 19401
www.kathysjustdesserts.com
With the advent of the Internet, people can now share their personal experiences with the world! One of the most popular types of website is the parenting blog, where people from different backgrounds share the experience of raising children. Here are some of the most compelling parenting blogs:
ThePioneerWoman.com – This wildly popular blog chronicles the day to day life of a housewife and mother of four living on a ranch in rural Oklahoma. With a mix of recipes, personal stories, and homeschooling information, it’s a peek at a unique lifestyle.
BabyByTheSea.net – From the beautiful environs of San Juan Island, this well-read blog is written by a poet and mother of three and features touching writing and lovely photography.
MattLogelin.com – Single parent Matt Logelin has one of the most tragic stories you’ll ever hear. Barely a day after the birth of his daughter Madeline, his wife passed away in the hospital. His struggles and adventures raising his daughter make for compelling reading.
FreeRangeKids.wordpress.com – New York mother Lenore Skenazy kicked up a fuss when the media reported she let her eight year old son ride the subway by himself. On her blog, she offers some unique parenting advice.
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