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Category Archive: Family Ties
Feb
19
JOYFUL NOISE ~ Glee–ful
RATED: PG-13, GENRE: Musical/Comedy, 118 Min, DIRECTOR: Todd Graff STARRING: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan In the small Bible-Belt town of Pacashau, Georgia times are very hard and its residents are desperately searching for a ray of hope. With its semi-finalist placement in the “National Joyful Noise Competition,” The Divinity Church Choir …
Feb
17
Winter Weekends in Western New York
Got that mid-February Cabin Fever? Here are a few ways to get “out & about” in WNY this weekend. Grab the family & ENJOY! 17-19 – Win?e & Chocolate Weekend ~ Wineries Pair their Chocolates & Wines Lake Erie Wine Country, Silver Creek NY to North East, PA 877-326-6561 17-19 – President’s Day Winter Festival …
Jan
27
War Horse ~ An Enjoyable Ride!
Genre: Adventure/Family Drama, Rated: PG-13, Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup With the sweeping, gorgeous landscapes reminiscent of Dances With Wolves and The Chronicles of Narnia, WAR HORSE is nothing short of a visually-aesthetic masterpiece. Once again, Master-Director Spielberg has far out-done himself. Based on the 1982 novel by …
Jan
15
AUtistic May Mean ARtistic
AUTISTICS Often EXCEL In The ARTS! Here is a great story story about AUTISTIC WESTERN NY STUDENTS showcasing their artistic talents through Visual Arts, in spite of AND (perhaps) magnified by, Autism. OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY ~ THROUGH THEIR EYES *** COMPLIMENTS Of WGRZ-TV2′s KEVIN O’NEILL*** “Individuals with autism often have communication or socialization issues. However, …
Jan
11
Gifts For Teens ~ 101
NEW YEAR = NEW BIRTHDAYS! WHAT to get those hard-to-buy-for people in your life? Yes, CA$H is easiest. But how about putting some REAL THOUGHT into it for a change? What a NOVEL IDEA in 2012! Nerve-wracking? Maybe. But, if you put some REAL EFFORT into it, Your WELL-CHOSEN GIFTS Are Bound To Be Very WELL-RECEIVED! Recently, …
Dec
22
Volunteering ~ The Land Of Opportunity! (Part 2: Christmas ~ The Season of Giving )
What Kind of “Volunteer” Are You? Several online sites offer tips on how to find your volunteer niche. Basic personality traits, likes and dislikes, along with past volunteer/work experiences, are combined to “assess” where you would best fit. Quiz: What type of volunteer work should you do? What Type of Volunteer are you? 8 …
Dec
14
Christmas ~ The Season of Giving
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ~ GIVE BACK! I am a very grateful woman. Yes, I’ve had to overcome some obstacles in life (doesn’t everyone?), but I am also extremely blessed with family, friends, and the other necessities of life. So, during the holidays more than any other time of year, I am reminded of ALL for …
Dec
14
HUGO ~ A Fantastic Family Film!
Rating: PG Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Adaptation: Based on the novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. Adapted for Film by John Logan Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Asa Butterfield, Ben K ingsley Director: Martin Scorsese As the French would say, Hugo is “Fantastique!” Imaginative, whimsical, adventurous and artfully-crafted, Hugo is one the best …