Tag: Bright

Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘The Age of Innocence’

PG | 2h 19m | Drama, Romance | 01 October 1993 (USA) During a 1976 magazine interview, Jimmy Carter (without being asked) voluntarily stated that he “looked on a lot of women with lust” and had “committed adultery in my heart many times.” That’s a bold statement from an allegedly happily married, God-fearing man seeking the highest elected office on the planet,…


Grilled Chicken Breast, Juicy and Tender

The Grilling Hero Among the many grill selections of the summer, one humble hero emerges, sizzling and succulent: the grilled chicken breast. This lean poultry machine is both healthy and tasty, as it doesn’t compromise flavor for fitness (our favorite kind of meal). With its smoky char and tender juiciness, grilled chicken breast is a staple of backyard barbecues. Get ready…


Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish

Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coat, it flaked off. What type of finish will last longer this time?—Wendy L. Dear Wendy: A properly stained and finished natural wood front door is beautiful and should remain that way for many years. Over…


All You Need to Know to Fire Up the BBQ and Get Grilling

Assuming I’m not the only one who fails to do a deep clean on the outdoor grill after every use, today, I have lots of tips and tricks for cleaning and cooking on a grill. Let’s hear it for summer; let the grilling begin! All-Purpose Degreaser Pour these ingredients into a 16-ounce spray bottle, and…


Paintballs Toxic to Dogs

Q: My husband and his friends want to play their paintball games on our rural property. Our dogs would be confined to the house during the games, but I’m concerned about their safety once they’re back outside. Are dogs attracted to unexploded paintballs, and if so, are the paintballs safe to eat? A: Paintballs are…


Sun-Soaked Elegance

With views of the ocean and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, this 8,542-square-foot, two-story, six-bedroom, six-full-bathroom and two-half-bathroom home on a 0.78-acre lot features 166 windows to enjoy the stunning vistas from every room and every angle. Located within the exclusive Sailfish Point community on Hutchinson Island, the home is ideal for large families and…


2022’s ‘In Defense of German Colonialism: And How Its Critics Empowered Nazis, Communists, and the Enemies of the West’

When social activists and ideologically driven historians claim something is evil by virtue of its existence, chances are those who receive that information are missing context. Typically, a lot of context. The idea of colonialism is one of those topics in which today’s social and political commentators are missing a lot of context, though indeed…


Eight Tips for a Road Trip

It’s road trip time! Holiday weekends almost demand you take to the road and explore. From national parks to amusement parks, America has much to offer vacationers. Planning a trip is nearly as fun as taking it. Although a road trip is fun, it does have its challenges. This is especially true if children are…


Henrietta Maria: Patroness Who Transformed English Culture

Henrietta Maria arrived in England after her wedding to King Charles I, who was one of the greatest royal art connoisseurs in history. Descending from the family of preeminent Renaissance patrons, the Medici of Florence, the new queen became a devoted patron to the arts, literature, and architecture in 17th-century England. “Queen Henrietta Maria,” 1636,…


The World’s Loneliest House: This Isolated White Cottage on a Tiny Island Isn’t a Residential Home at All

Is this the loneliest house in the world? Looking at the mysterious island cottage standing on its own, the question of who lives there comes instantly to mind. The house stands in the middle of Ellidaey, the most northeastern island in the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), located south of Iceland.  The cottage is not a residential…