I took a break from my blog this summer. Unlike Donald Trump’s campaign, it wasn’t a “shake-up,” although I did want to think more about what my blog should be. I'd like to give more glimpses into what it’s like to be a writer, and to take you along as I go on this crazy [...]

Rainy taxi windows and longing glances. . . if you’re looking for a romantic movie, Carol gives you that rip-your-heart-out angst that romantics like me love. However, parts of the story are problematic. But we’ll get to that. First, let me confess that I haven’t yet read the book on which the film is based, [...]