Author name: S Labrecque

Why The Muppet Christmas Carol is the Best

December 2025’s newsletter: “Why The Muppet Christmas Carol is the Best” Ask me what is the best Christmas movie of all time, and I’ll tell you: The Muppet Christmas Carol. I’ll also tell you The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of this classic novel’s best adaptations around. No, for real. And here’s why. A Loyal […]

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Cats are Commitment

Please remember that adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment. They’re not toys to be discarded when you’re tired of them. I’ve heard far too many horror stories of pets being returned to a shelter, abandoned when their family moves, or put to sleep because they’re “old.” I can promise my cats will be adored

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Foils in Wednesday: Yet Another Reason to Love Enid

November 2025’s newsletter: “Foils in Wednesday: Yet Another Reason to Love Enid” I finished the second season of “Wednesday” last month, and one of the show’s ongoing plotlines is the unlikely (and wonderful) friendship between Wednesday and Enid. I can’t help reflecting about how Enid is Wednesday’s perfect foil, and how much their character foil

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Spooky Book Recommendations for October

October 2025’s newsletter: “Spooky Book Recommendations for October” I love the Halloween season! And what better way to get into the spirit of things (sorry for the pun) than reading ghostly, ghoulish, and spooky books. I’ve picked out ten titles that I think you’ll enjoy, ranging from horror to fantasy to romance, and middle grade to

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