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My Week With Marilyn..

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My daughter says, “Perhaps icons should die young. That way they can remain forever beautiful.” Me, “You mean like Marilyn and Princess Diana?” My daughter, “Yes.” Me, “I don’t know that the icons would agree with you, but I know … Continue reading →

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Put that ice cold beer on my chest.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Please… Chest burn.  Need ice cold beer on the burn.  Thursday I had my chest painted with a substance that smelled like fried rubber, you know, the way trucks smell as they descend from Tahoe or Berthoud Pass.  Cripes!  Sunbathe … Continue reading →

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Who is Robert Redford?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Robert Redford – actor, director, producer, musician.  He’s starred in some of the most memorable movies of any actor in my lifetime – two words – Sundance Kid. So the other day, my husband was getting his hair cut.  The … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre, At Last.

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Julia Barrett

It never came to a theater near me, but I got to see it on cable tonight. Here’s what I think, keep in mind that I’m a little bit sick from food poisoning. Perfect casting. Perfect scenery and settings. Great … Continue reading →

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Bedazzled, with Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Julia Barrett

“I’m beginning to think women don’t know what they want.” “Amen!” Brendan Fraser knocks this comedy out of the park as the nebish, Elliot Richards, who sells his soul to Satan, played by the seductive and devilishly charming Elizabeth Hurley, … Continue reading →

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