I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tips for Tuesday - Books: One Bad Mother & A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage; Film: Paul McCartney: Man on the Run

We may have been given complimentary copies and/or access for review purposes to any books, products, and/or any other visual or audio media mentioned below. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

Books: One Bad Mother & A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage 

Today, we recommend One Bad Mother by EJ Dickson. This book provides a thorough examination of the archetypes that are generally believed to constitute bad mothers. Stage mothers, momfluencers, pyschomoms, and more are all included in the book. 

Although you would expect the book to be really anti-mother, it is actually the opposite. In reality, this book is more about the difficulties of motherhood in general than condemning particular kinds of mothers. While motherhood is a job that should be valued as one of, if not the most important, in the world, in reality, mothers are often shown little respect and given little support. More than anything, this book is a clarion call to change the way we treat mothers and motherhood and give mothers the respect and support they need and deserve.  If you are a mother and don't feel seen or supported, or if you just want someone to commiserate with about how truly hard motherhood can be, you are going to want to read this book. 

Today, we recommend A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by MK Oliver. Lalla Rook is going to make sure she gets the life she deserves despite her unambitious husband, her difficult children, and her inadequate house. However, first she needs to take care of the body of the home intruder she just killed, who may be tied to a secret past that she is determined to keep hidden.

Reading this book is like gawking at a car accident. It feels so wrong, but you just can't stop yourself. Far from being a selfless, admirable heroine, Lalla Rook is a cruel, selfish, horrible human being who doesn't even really care about her own family. Yet, despite this, her exploits are splendidly fun to read about. Although she definitely takes things to the extreme, we could all use a little more of her confidence. 

Film: Man on the Run


Today, we recommend Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. This film is a fascinating look at Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career. focusing largely on his work with Wings. The film does delve slightly into the Beatles, mostly regarding the circumstances of their breakup.

In addition to Paul's own view, the film also offers insights from his daughters, his late wife, Linda, former bandmates and many more. It even includes the words of John Lennon and his son, Sean, offering a unique perspective on the Beatles and the relationship between John and Paul. 

The film's soundtrack is filled with McCartney's own music, mainly from his Wings period. "Silly Love Songs", "Live and Let Die", and "Band on the Run" are only a few of the gems that you'll hear snatches of throughout the movie. If you grew up in the 1970s, it's a real nostalgia trip. 

If you are not a fan of Paul McCartney, this film is not likely to change your mind. However,  if you are a fan of his, a Wings fan and/or a Beatles fan, you're not going to want to miss it!

And that's our view. One Bad Mother was published last Tuesday, February 10. A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage was published today. Man on the Run will be available in select theaters one night only, this Thursday, February 19. For more information, visit manontherun.film. Starting on Friday, February 27, the film will be available on digital platforms for purchase or rental.

Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.


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Monday, February 16, 2026

More Theater Monday - An Ideal Husband

We received complimentary tickets to An Ideal Husband for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.


What: An Ideal Husband

Where: Gural Theatre/A.R.T. New York
             502 W. 53rd St.
             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 12 and Up

When: Through February 21, 2026



Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband first premiered in 1895. Yet, this show about blackmail, political scandal, social morals, and more, may even be more relevant than ever. However, the subject matter is not presented in a heavy-handed way but rather with Wilde's trademark humor. 



You definitely won't want to miss the Storm Theatre's current excellent production of the show. While the performances are good all around,  a few in particular really stand out. Connie Castanzo is a force to be reckoned with as the conniving Mrs. Chevely. Chase Bishop is oozing with charm as the not quite as frivolous as he may seem Lord Goring. Evangelina Kingsley is adorably amusing as the slightly doddering Lady Markby.  All in all, this is definitely a show worth seeing. 



And that's our view. For more information about An Ideal Husband or to purchase tickets, visit www.stormtheatre.com.

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday.

Photo credits:
All An Ideal Husband production photos by Michael Abrams

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Giveaway: Win a copy of Murder on the Trail by Michelle Kaminsky in the Wish Big Giveaway Hop!

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These days, true crime is everywhere. If you are a fan of the genre, you'll definitely want to read Michelle Kaminsky's new book, Murder on the Trail. This book delves into several cases of notorious deaths and disappearances that occurred in National Parks. The book covers cases starting in the late 1920s through the 2020s. They include the case of the Yosemite Killer, who turned out to have a link to another notorious crime, the not-so-long-ago disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito, and more. For more about this book, see our previous post Tips for Tuesday - Books: Murder on the Trail. Enter to win a copy below:

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