real life

  • Movie Mondays: Albert Brooks, “West Coast Woody Allen”

    Let’s take a look at the underappreciated Albert Brooks – director, actor and author. You’ll recognize his face from supporting roles in Taxi Driver, Broadcast News , Out of Sight and Drive, and as the voice of Marlin in Finding Nemo. He’s the author of the novel 2030. However, it’s his work as a director… Continue reading

  • A book to make you smile

    Lately, I’ve kept a copy of Learning to Love You More by Harrell Fletcher and Miranda July at the information desk to take a quick peek at when I’m feeling blue. Like Truc, I’m a shelf browser and, yes, I originally picked it for the cover. But one curious flip through its pages and I… Continue reading