July 2013 - The Culture Mom

31Jul

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

Sliding doors. We've all slid in and out of one that led to one future versus another. And we look back. We all do. It's unavoidable. No matter how truly happy we are, there's always that element of WHAT IF. From a very young age, we're forced to make choices. Some are easier than others. Some we wonder about all of our lives. Some we have daily reminders about that stare us in the eye. Others we think about every now and then when a flashback of a time long ago returns in the shape of a memory, or in our dreams. I've been carrying around The Read More

31Jul

Summertime in Vail

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I just spent a marvelous few days in breath-taking Vail, Colorado. It was amazing - a dose of culture, wonderful cuisine and lots of outdoors activities in the mountains including cycling and fly fishing. Before I settle down to write all about it, I wanted to share photos. A Photo Journey Summertime in Colorado is something special, alright, who knew? Posting about the trip here and elsewhere shortly. Disclosure: My visit was hosted by Vail Summer but all thoughts expressed are my own. Read More

29Jul

Where I’ve Been

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I haven't been writing as much recently and if you are an avid reader, which I hope you are, I thought I'd let you know where I've been and where else you can find me when there is nothing new here. Other than binging on the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black, catching shows like Matilda, The Assembled Parties and Shakespeare in the Park and hanging out at the pool and beach with my kids, here's what I've been up to. I'm honored to call myself a sometimes contributor to two sites that I personally love reading very much, Women & Hollywood and Read More

26Jul

Cross-post: Is Netflix the New Feminist Hollywood Leader?

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This is my latest post on the web site The Broad Side, the newest, coolest, must-read magazine that features the best women’s commentary from around the web and real women writing about their real opinion commentary and real political views. Things haven’t been looking good for women in the television industry for a long time. According to the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, only 7% of directors, 13% of writers, and 20% of producers are female. With such a dearth of female representation in front of and behind the camera, it’s been a Read More

22Jul

My New Obsession: OITNB and an Interview with Alysia Reiner

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When actress Alysia Reiner auditioned for a small stage production I produced last year, I knew instantly I was standing before someone with an interesting career in behind and in front of her. She read with such ease and vigor and clearly possessed the ability to become someone else at the drop of a hat. It was a show about motherhood, a subject she knew very well, as a new mother with a toddler at home. Alysia’s resume is so impressive. She’s had recurring and guest starring roles on hit shows like “30 Rock,” all the “Law & Order” shows, “The Read More

19Jul

A Transporting Mother-Daughter Weekend at Ocean Edge Resort

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Disclosure: This trip was sponsored by Ocean Edge Resort. However, all commentary and opinions expressed are my own. Last weekend my daughter and I jumped on the Amtrak train in NYC, took it to Boston and drove the rest of the way to Cape Cod. It took a chunk of time, but we both had a feeling the end result was worth it so we both sat back and enjoyed the journey. A visit at Ocean Edge Resort in a town called Brewster awaited the two of us. We had eagerly anticipated this trip for weeks prior upon further investigation of the hotel's web site, and Read More

15Jul

Guest Post: A Night Out at Forever Tango

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I am a huge dance aficionado. I love to go dancing, more Ballroom than club, and attend dance performances at the theater. My husband on the other hand does not like dance, watching or otherwise; according to him he just doesn’t get it. Because of his antipathy towards dance, I haven’t been able to attend many performances for the past seven years; that is how long we have been together. So when the opportunity presented itself to attend Forever Tango, I was very keen to attend, even though I knew I would be going alone. The show started off slowly, Read More

14Jul

A One-Child Holiday at Mohonk Mountain House

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My trip was hosted by Mohonk Mountain House, but all opinions and thoughts are my own. Have you ever traveled alone with one child? A few weeks ago, I decided to take my son away for a few days. My other child was actually at sleep away camp, and since he wasn't having that experience (still a bit young), I thought I'd give him a different type of experience by joining me. I wanted to review a property in the Hudson Valley and thought about sharing the experience with him. After all, this was one my son could wrap his around: an all-inclusive resort Read More