May 10, 2020 georgiasmith

Gladiator began my love affair with film. At 14 years old, I remember reciting Maximus Meridius’s immovable speech on the school bus, lifting my bum with the crescendo of the words, just as Maximus lifted his knee off the dusty colosseum floor.”My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the…

May 10, 2020 georgiasmith

Oaxaca is a culinary hotspot in Mexico. It attracts both Mexicans and tourists alike, all of whom want to indulge in Mexico’s rich food culture. Not only can you find delicious traditional dishes but a whole array of experimental food and flavors. So, whether you are looking for a beautiful…

May 7, 2020 georgiasmith

Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway I really really wanted to enjoy this book and I did…at times. Harkaway is clearly a talented writer and his humour was second to none. And yet I didn’t enjoy reading the novel.The writing is too self-indulgent for me to enjoy and the reading process feels…