The Work, documentary, Folsom Prison, group therapy, film review,

THE WORK: film review

“I ain’t seen the sunshine since I don’t know when, I’m stuck in Folsom Prison, and time keeps draggin’ on”. Johnny Cash. This film isn’t about Johnny Cash, but it is about life in Folsom Prison. “The Work” is a real life documentary set inside a single room during a four-day group-therapy retreat. We follow…

SFFILM, san francisco international film festival, Kodachrome, Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis,

Kodachrome: Film Review

KODACHROME: “Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car.” — E.B. White, One Man’s Meat Kodachrome imagines one such road trip, inspired by a 2010 true story in a New York Times article chronicling the imminent demise of Kodachrome and the frantic race to Dwayne’s Photo, the last Kodachrome processing…

Relax and Recharge for the Holidays at Hiatus Spa + Retreat
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Relax and Recharge for the Holidays at Hiatus Spa + Retreat

There’s no better way to get ready for the holiday season than by indulging in some self-care and rejuvenation. And there’s no more perfect way to do that, in my opinion, than by treating yourself to some spa time. I purposely made an appointment for December 1, to begin the holiday month with pampering. It…

the charter oak, restaurant, st helena, napa valley, travel, destination, day trip, california,
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The Charter Oak Restaurant: Napa Valley

The Charter Oak restaurant is a mandatory stop in the heart of the Napa Valley wine region. Previously the site of Tra Vigne, Christopher Kostow and Nathaniel Dorn have kept all the architectural eye candy. It’s the best in casual/fine dining, minus pretentious attitude. The large open heath centers the room. Start your evening at…