Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Into the Woods’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Into the Woods” is a Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim brought to film by Director Rob Marshall and Disney Studio. The music is often jaunty, sometimes catchy, with thoughtful, introspective lyrics.
This musical is a fairy tale parodying fairy tales. It is a satire, exploring the role of “Prince Charming” in the dreams of young females as well as the hopes of prospective princesses.
The storyline pulls together the fairy tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel with an original story about a baker and his wife who have Read More
Skin Care Column: Managing Dry, Itchy Skin In Winter
Skin Care ColumnI ran this column last year and thought it would be worth revisiting as many of my clients have found this information useful.
Aging and years of sun exposure reduce the capacity of your skin tomoisturize itself, so your skin often becomes dry, flaky and itchy. Your skin becomes even drier when humidity is lower in the winter and in dry climates. To help combat dry skin and itchiness try these tips:
- Avoid using harsh soaps, which are drying to the skin. Instead, use mild or glycerin soaps on the body such as Alpha Keri, Basis, Eucerin,
Meet School Board Candidate William (Bill) Hargraves
William (Bill) HargravesAlong The Way: Mary Libby Campbell Making A Difference In Harding County
Along the way in his travels across New Mexico, USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner met Mary Libby Campbell, a rancher whom he describes as a very concerned citizen of Harding County. Courtesy photo 
Along the Way, Mary Libby Campbell Making a Difference in Harding CountyThis is Terry Brunner, and I’m the State Director for Rural Development at the US Department of Agriculture reporting to you on some of the people I see “Along the way” making a difference in rural New Mexico.
Driving on the western edge Read More
This Week At The Reel Deal
By JIM ODONNELLThis Friday we are opening Unbroken. Thanks to all of you who waited to see it at the Reel Deal. We also have scheduled American Sniper for a Special Screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Advance tickets are now on sale at our Box Office.
We are holding The Hobbit, Into the Woods and Night at the Museum for another week. Wild will end this Thursday.
Movie Poster for ‘Unbroken.’ Courtesy/ Real Deal Theater
Unbroken: Academy Award (R) winner Angelina Jolie directs and produces Unbroken, an epic drama that follows the incredible life of Olympian and war Read More
How the Hen House Turns – The Chicken In Winter
How the Hen House TurnsMaybe this story should be called the Goose in Winter or Ducks in Winter. I remember being called by the Duck Buddies to come and help gather them from Ashley Pond’s Pond because there was no open water left for them. The pond had frozen over, and the Chief of Police didn’t want to lose his job if they started roaming all over town, looking for shelter.
My little ducks would shiver if the temperature got down to 15. That was scary. I thought ducks could take such cold. Didn’t they? In the wild? Now I know they did okay if there was Read More
Food on the Hill: Recipes From ‘The Messy Hands Cookbook’
Food on the Hill
Copy of ‘The Messy Hands Cookbook/ Courtesy Felicia OrthLos Alamos Family Strengths Network, a local non-profit organization, improves the quality of family life in our community through educational and fun activities provided to families, parents, teens and children. Susan Mack is FSN’s gracious and energetic executive director. Chit Chat and Change Diapers is a local group of parents and caregivers to small children, joined to create Read More
