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KITCHEN: hot cocoa for one
Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa during the cold winter months? A cup of good hot cocoa reminds me of all the fond and wonderful things the holidays are made of: tree lightings, cool night strolls to watch Christmas lights, and mittens. I learned recently that there’s a difference between hot cocoa vs.…
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RADIO/TV: the charming warmth and elegance of The Nutcracker
When I was a little girl, my days were filled with the likes of, wait for it, Barbie. Barbie dolls and especially, Barbie movies. I remember the olden days of Toys R Us, where the purchase of a special Barbie doll would also include the movie that the doll was a part of. I also…
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TV: the motel’s favorite holiday movies
This year my sister insisted that we put up the Christmas tree on the first week of November. We’re big fans of the holidays and my dad, ever so diligent, abided to her wishes. He promptly pulled out our trustee plastic Christmas tree from the garage and we’ve had it up since. But now, the…
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RADIO: my favorite Taylor Swift album (and perhaps one of my favorites of all time)
The motel will now start sharing a new segment, titled “Radio,” which will consist of music recommendations. These are a selection of tunes that would most certainly be heard in the lobby of the motel, enjoyed throughout all seasons of the year. Last week, a day after my birthday, the amazing Taylor Swift released her…
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BOOKS: the forgotten beauty of children’s books
The other day I woke up from a bad night’s sleep to my mother barking, “Wake up! The woman across the street is having a garage sale!” I rolled over, half asleep and partially hungover, croaking, “Mom, I thought you told me not to buy books anymore.” She stubbornly responded, “Hurry up!” I got out…
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BOOKS: a book that makes me think of November
November. I have a soft spot for this month since it’s my birth month, but I can’t say that good things ever happen to me in November. I’m not sure why that is. Perhaps emotions and tensions are heightened, expectations become too high. It’s all Murphy’s Law at the end of the day. But I…
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from the motel! Holidays are so deeply cherished and remembered in my family, so I had to make sure I extended it to my readers as well. Thanks for joining me along for the ride, if only I could send cookies to you all! Sometimes I would daydream about how I would really…
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TV: Only Murders in the Building (2021)
This show is perhaps the best thing that has been on TV for a long, long time. Then again, I am completely biased. As the guests know, the motel rarely ever watches, much less writes about a movie or TV show that is currently airing, or has recently aired. Normal People was the rare exception.…
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TV: some classic Halloween movies for spooky season
As an autumn baby, I can safely say that my favorite times of the year are when the leaves turn brown, pumpkin spice is in the air, and cold, chilly nights call for a classic Halloween movie with some freshly popped popcorn and candy corn. When asked what my favorite holiday is, I without a…
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TV: some cozy autumn movies to drink a PSL with
Leaves changing color. Fuzzy, warm blankets in tartan plaid. Hot drinks in hand. Smells of pumpkin, sage, and cinnamon. Turtlenecks. It is autumn. And to commemorate the start of the motel’s favorite season, below are some of our favorite cozy movies, perfectly paired with a homemade pumpkin spice latte (recipe coming up on the blog!):…
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