Home & Garden
Natural Home Office: Why Sage and Cork Are Taking Over
Sage walls, cork desk pads and a plant you will probably overwater: It may sound a bit cliché, but the trend is on the…
Rachel Flammia
Rachel Flammia lives amid the rolling hills of Connecticut where she pursues her writing craft with an amazing husband, senior kitty, and a rambunctious parakeet. Dedicated to excellence in the written word, Rachel is excited to tell stories that matter and make a difference for the cause of truth. When she is not writing, she enjoys a good book, listening to Baroque music, visiting museums, and a cup of tea or iced coffee. Thank you for following along and be sure to check out her Substack!
TV & Streaming
The Rings of Power Season 3 Unveils a Menacing New Look at Sauron (Premiere Date: Nov. 11, 2026)
At last, the mask is removed in “Rings of Power,” the disguise stripped away. After two full seasons, Sauron is crowned, armored, and sitting…
Movies
Success or Predictable: A Late Review of “Young Washington.”
There’s a scene early in “Young Washington” where a British officer looks at the protagonist as if he just tracked mud onto an expensive…
Movies
Lord of the Rings Films to Celebrate Legendary 25 Years With Elijah Wood, More at CCXP
Twenty-five years ago, a young hobbit left the Shire carrying a ring that caused more trouble than anyone could have imagined. Today, that journey…
Movies
Christopher Nolan Retrospective Ahead of “The Odyssey.”
If you’ve ever sat in a dark theater and felt the floor shake during an IMAX sequence, chances are Christopher Nolan had something to…
Books & Comics
‘Star Wars’ Revisits the Tragic Fall of Kylo Ren in Powerful New Story
For years, “Star Wars” fans have argued about Kylo Ren with the energy of sports callers debating the essence of cinema history and lore.…