Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

  I read several reviews of “The Tender Bar” after I watched it and, honestly, I'm wondering if these people watched the same movie I watched. I loved it. Maybe it's because the main character, JR, is about the same age I am so I could relate to many of the situations that were portrayed in the film. Maybe it's because the settings, the cars, the clothes, etc. brought back some good memories of my youth. Maybe it's because there's a radio element to it, and I like radio. Spoiler alert: The DJ is a jerk. Watch it to find out how and why. George Clooney directing Ben Affleck is what drew me to “The Tender Bar,” I'll admit, but almost immediately after I started watching I had a feeling I was going to like it no matter who was directing. As for Ben Affleck? Give the man an Oscar nomination! This could be my favorite Affleck role, and I've like him in almost everything he's done with a couple of notable exceptions that I'm sure most people can gue...

http://www.wesb.com/news/comcal/ If none of that appeals to you ... Take a hike (or walk or run or bike ride) http://www.tunavalleytrail.com/ Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park while the fall foliage is still beautiful. Or visit any state park. National parks are closed but all the state parks are open for business. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/kinzuabridge/ Read a book http://www.bradfordlibrary.org/ Watch a movie (Gravity's playing -- George Clooney & Sandra Bullock: Eye candy for everyone. And they're Oscar winners, too, of course.) http://bradford.dipsontheatres.com/ If you don't have a hobby -- start one. Photography, baking, cooking, knitting, woodworking, looking for Bigfoot ... whatever. Just don't say, "there's nothing to do around here." The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

(CNN) -- The slaughter of civilians in Sudan goes on with too little attention. But when George Clooney gets involved, the world takes notice. And that's at least a step in the right direction. Clooney brought the media spotlight with him Friday, as he protested outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington and was arrested alongside his father, longtime newsman Nick Clooney, who worked as an anchorman at WRGZ-TV in Buffalo. For more on this story go to CNN.com . The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947