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Being Flynn (2012) Film Review

Posted on December 12, 2013April 24, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

“Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man, and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.” – IMDb Being Flynn Starring Robert DeNiro, Paul Dano, and Julianne Moore Directed by Paul Weitz Box Office:  $983,124…

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Café TWIGS

Posted on December 10, 2013April 22, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

TWIGS (which stands for Two West Island Girls), is a Café located in the second oldest community of the West Island, Ste Anne de Bellevue. I love Saint Anne’s for several reasons and it is home to several good restaurants.  However, this cafe is one of my favorite spots.  The atmosphere is always very cozy…

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Holiday Gifts That Give Back

Posted on December 5, 2013April 22, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

DIY gifts during the holidays are a creative way to save a few pennies.  Understandably, many of us do not have the time to do the arts and crafts we would like to do. That’s why I recommend giving back to others during the holidays instead.  If you would like to get loved ones something…

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Dans Le Noir- Discover What’s Hidden in The Dark

Posted on December 3, 2013May 25, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

This past Sunday,  I went to the Dans Le Noir Restaurant.  If you’re    It is a restaurant where the waitstaff are all blind and you experience what they experience while you eat- complete darkness. Located close to the St Laurent metro, Dans Le Noir offers diners a very unique experience.  When you first arrive,…

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Giving Back During the Holidays

Posted on November 29, 2013May 25, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

Giving back during the holidays can be easier than you thought! Instead of buying some new gadget for the person who has everything why not make a donation in their honor? In the past I have donated to charities and programs.  For example, WWF, SickKids Foundation, CARE and the Montreal Children’s Hospital to name a…

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Casa Grecque Restaurant

Posted on November 27, 2013May 25, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

This past Sunday, we celebrated my brother-in-law’s 30th birthday at Casa Grecque on Boul. St-Jean in D.D.O. I have been here once before.  The previous time, I must say I was not impressed by the food.  This time, I am happy to say, I had a different experience. The surprise party had around 32 people…

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Le Bateau Mouche: Vieux-Port de Montreal

Posted on November 3, 2013May 22, 2022 by At Home With Joanna

In September 2013, I was treated to a night in a hotel in the Old Port and a dinner cruise on Le Bateau Mouche. It was wonderful and something I will never forget. The dinner cruise went by way too quickly.  The food was delicious and it was the perfect way to get a scenic…

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Death of a Salesman
really liked it
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
I've heard about Death of a Salesman for years. Did I think the title was going to be such a literal representation of the story? No. (Maybe I think too metaphorically in general? Haha.) I enjoyed this quite a bit once things started p...
Never Flinch
liked it
Never Flinch
by Stephen King
Rating: ★★★ Enjoyment: ★★★★ Ease of Reading: ★★★★★ Book #4 of Holly Gibney! In Never Flinch, two storylines meet. 1) we follow Holly, who has accepted the position of being a bodyguard for a famous performer, and 2) a murderer plottin...
I’m Glad My Mom Died
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I’m Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Memoir ● 305 Pages Rating: ★★★ Enjoyment: ★★★★ Ease of Reading: ★★★ This was quite the rollercoaster. You feel a mixture of sadness, disgust, and empathy as you read the experience of this ch...
The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays
it was amazing
The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays
by Harper Lee
I fell in love with To Kill A Mockingbird as a young girl. I had first watched the movie and became enamored of Gregory Peck, and then I read the book. I think this is one of the very few times that watching the movie before reading the ...
The Long Walk
really liked it
The Long Walk
by Richard Bachman
"Just go on dancing with me like this forever and I'll never tire. We'll scrape our shoe on the stars and hang upside down from the moon." - Page 44 Dystopian Horror ● 311 Pages Rating: ★★★ Enjoyment: ★★★ Ease of Reading: ★★★★★ Bein...

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