Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

“ The formula of happiness and success is just being actually yourself, in the most vivid possible way you can. ” – Meryl Streep No matter what your party colour – blue, red, green, or pastel polka-dotted – this election is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in years. With the change of guard at Labour, bringing with it the party’s fervent hope of the first female prime minister since Helen Clark’s reign; a move in the polls which has given National its first real competition in years; Metiria Turei’s departure from the Greens; and the likelihood of Winston Peters once again playing kingmaker, this is an election that promises to deliver on every front. If you’ve already decided who you’re voting for, there is little to…

Books to love Pearl of wisdom “For wrinkle free clothes put 3-4 ice cubes into your dryer with the garment for 10 minutes so creases steam out.” Thank you for your eclectic Reading room book list. These choices overwhelm and inspire me – an avid devourer of books, which are mainly sourced from an excellent, friendly local library. Your reviews send me scurrying there, or to purchase. I noted that two of your current reviews are already on my table so I felt in vogue with the times, which is nice. Who doesn’t love books to immerse themselves in? R. SYMNS Unforgettable Such is the appeal of Princess Diana that 20 years after her death articles featuring her are instant drawcards. Your story, The power of love: the Diana…

“Armchair or sofa?” Naomi Watts wonders aloud, trying to decide where to put us both in her London hotel room. The 48-year-old has spent a lot of this year and last playing a therapist for the TV series Gypsy and did a good deal of sitting in armchairs for that. She takes the sofa. “This works.” The day Naomi was born, her mother once recalled, the midwife took one look and declared the baby would grow up to be famous. “How many newborns did she say that about?” Naomi smiles. In her case, it took a while – the actor did not get her break until she was 32 – but the prediction came to pass and Naomi has been established as a Hollywood reliable for years. Long enough to…

Tim Minchin helped conceive my third child – which means he can add embryo whisperer to his prodigious list of creative achievements. My daughter’s cells started dividing after a date night in February 2010 at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, where my husband and I watched a barefoot Tim Minchin work a piano to freakish effect, slaying the audience with a string of catchy, acerbic tunes about inflatable dolls, Catholic hypocrisy and reusable supermarket green bags. Almost seven years on, Tim learns of his part in my little girl’s existence and seems delighted. “Wow, that’s amazing,” says the 41-year-old musician, comedian, actor, composer and polemicist. “I got all your eggs and sperm dancing.” A few minutes later, Tim’s own little girl, Violet, drops by before skipping off to play with her cousin,…

“Almost every face softened at the sight of Bird.” I was sitting in a small café near our new apartment when a woman walked in with a bird on her shoulder. This may sound like the beginning of the “dead parrot” sketch by John Cleese but I promise you it isn’t. The bird was bright green and very much alive. Its wee claws didn’t appear to be glued to the owner’s shoulder. Could it be an Indian Ringneck? A Lorikeet? A smallish King Parrot perhaps? Who am I kidding? I wouldn’t know an Indian Ringneck from a bacon and egg roll – certainly not at 6.37 in the morning in a café full of edgy people. But I love all creatures great and small and this wee bird was…

There are many ways to trick the eye into perceiving that someone is taller than they really are. Look at many of the Hollywood celebrities — a lot of them aren’t tall. So here are a few handy hints to help you look a bit taller and more elongated: • Wear pants/jeans that hit your natural waist or are high-waisted, have a slimline leg and finish off with a bootleg or flared bottom. • Maxi skirts and dresses work wonders for a petite frame, adding height and length. Short skirts, shorts and dresses can also be worn. Showing off more skin tricks the eye into believing your legs are longer than they are. Avoid hemlines to the knee or just below. • Wearing one colour from head to toe gives…

Dry shampoo: A dry powder in an aerosol can, dry shampoo absorbs oil and grease from your roots as well as giving fine hair more texture and body. A great way to get an extra day from your style without a full in-shower shampoo. Spray into dry roots and leave for a couple of minutes before massaging in. Volumiser: This comes in many forms, from mists to foam, designed to be applied at the roots to give dramatic lift and add some thickness through the lengths. Mousse: Created to give hair volume and styling hold. Everyone can use it, but it’s particularly good for short to shoulder-length, medium to fine hair. Apply to damp hair and blow-dry. Dry texture spray: Much like dry shampoo, this spray should be applied to…

Q I suffer from terrible anxiety, which keeps me up at night. Do you have any advice or techniques to stop worrying? K.F. Lifestyle measures first: exercise daily, yoga; time and task management; cutting stimulants like caffeine and nicotine; avoiding alcohol; and a wind-down evening routine. Your GP can refer you to a psychologist for relaxation strategies and anxiety counselling. Medication can help in the short term. Q My teenage daughter has become self-conscious about red stretch marks on her thighs and hips. We are trying different oils and skincare products, but nothing seems to work. Will they go away? L.P. Stretch marks are more obvious in the early stages, but tend to fade with time. She can help by drinking 1.5 litres of water a day and exercising daily…

Warm garlic prawns and pasta SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 500g dried pasta (any short pasta) 1kg uncooked medium king prawns, peeled, tails intact 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil 400g baby tomato medley ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice ¼ cup fresh dill sprigs 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Return pasta to pan; cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, combine prawns with garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Cook prawns on a heated oiled barbecue flat plate (or frying pan) over medium-high heat for 30 seconds each side or until just cooked through. Add tomatoes to barbecue flat plate, cook, stirring for 1 minute or…

1. Great gris 2016 PALLISER ESTATE MARTINBOROUGH PINOT GRIS $26 A lovely off-dry wine with a fragrant nose of pear, citrus, apple, light spice and ginger, it combines a fresh fruitiness with gentle textural elements. Perfect with smoked eel pâté. 2. Bargain buy 2016 KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS $15 Textbook pinot gris with lovely aromatics and mouthfeel. Well balanced, it delivers all of the variety’s many charms in one extremely well-priced package. 3. Southern star 2015 ROCKBURN CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT GRIS $30 This southern beauty is a slightly sweeter style of pinot gris, with blossom and talcum powder aromas and a nice baked apple crumble richness. There is a touch of savouriness that gives the wine texture too – smart stuff. 4. Super value 2016 MISSION ESTATE MARLBOROUGH PINOT…

What you’ll need Air drying clay (I used Polyform Model Air, 1kg, from Gordon Harris art supplies) A selection of garden foliage with interesting markings, including leaves, twigs and seeds Cork coasters (available at Spotlight, or make your own from a sheet of cork) Rolling pin (smooth) or glass jar Craft knife Tweezers Small piece of card and pencil Scissors Fine sandpaper (optional) Acrylic paint (colours of your choice to suit your decor) Paintbrush Sponge or cloth Superglue Matt varnish/sealer Steps 1 Ensure you have a clean surface, free of any textures and dust. Using a rolling pin or jar, roll out the clay until it is about 7mm thick. Roughly cut into squares that are big enough to fit a cork coaster with some overlap. 2 Take pieces of…

THE PLACE I MOST WANT TO VISIT AT THE MOMENT IS…“ South America, specifically Buenos Aires, where I could learn proper tango.” THE NEW ZEALAND LOCATION THAT IS CLOSEST TO MY HEART IS... Probably Wellington. It’s where I went to uni and started to do some independent growing up (that’s a work in progress). When I was a kid I wanted to be... A witch. Able to do magic, anyway, whatever label you put on it. My ideal night in on a cold winter’s eve involves… Binge-watching some good TV (or a feel-good movie) while snuggled up in my onesie on the couch, with popcorn and a glass of red wine – basically just fully embracing the hygge vibe in whatever way I can. The household possession I most cherish…

In a blinding white dress and sky-high stilettos, Brigitte Macron is clattering across a cobbled courtyard in central Paris, trailing a whiff of expensive perfume and an already flagging entourage. Attempting to keep up is Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, whose husband, Donald, is in a meeting with Brigitte’s husband, Emmanuel, the recently elected President of France. While the men talk politics, Brigitte has opted to give Melania a lightning tour of Paris. From Les Invalides, where the tomb of Napoleon lies beneath a soaring gilded dome, the pair heads down to the River Seine for a boat ride past the Tuileries, the former royal palace, and the Louvre museum, stepping ashore for a visit to Notre-Dame, the great medieval cathedral on the Île de la…

“On my first day at school I thought, ‘This is someone’s idea of a sick joke.’” “I always wanted a different life,” Adrienne tells me in her direct, no-nonsense way. “I was never afraid of being slightly eccentric; I definitely didn’t want to be ‘normal’.” Adrienne Winkelmann has always stood out from the crowd. These days she is couturier to well-heeled executives and women about town – her elegant clothes, always superbly cut and crafted from luxurious fabrics, have earned her a reputation for excellence amongst her largely wealthy clientele. When I was anchoring the news for TVNZ, our stylists would inevitably turn to Adrienne to provide my jackets. She did the best shoulders in town, they said, and that’s what you needed for the merciless close-up on television, the…

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Think caring for your hair needn’t involve more than a bit of shampoo and conditioner every couple of days? Well, yes absolutely, but you might be surprised to learn how haircare products – even supermarket shampoos – have been transformed, becoming not only kinder to your locks, but to the planet too. If you’re practically a pro with a blow dryer or you’re a cut and colour every six to eight weeks type, you might already have been introduced to some of the advances: weightless styling products, treatments that make colouring less damaging, and customisable colouring. The haircare industry is innovating at lightning speed, developing all-new products as well as borrowing knowledge and ingredients from skincare products. The results are impressive and can be found across all levels of hair-care…

1. Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation, $69. A classic for its exceptional even coverage and staying power. A good shade range makes it an inclusive option. 2. Moisture Mist Translucent Pressed Powder, $37. Silky setting powder that comes in a compact. Use it to blur fine lines and give skin a velvety finish after applying liquid foundation. 3. O Cosmedics 1Skin Treatment Foundation, $74. This multitasker will hydrate, repair and protect skin, and has buildable coverage to apply a full face or spot touch-ups. 4. Benefit The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Makeup, $52. Buff on the thin liquid formula with the attached sponge for pigmented, matte, long-wear coverage that hides imperfections and controls oil. 5. Avon True Colour CC Pearls, $36. Swish a fluffy brush over these pearls and dust lightly…

If you have a food chemical sensitivity, you’ll no doubt like to bear in mind the foods listed in this table, which naturally contain minimal amounts of the main culprits in food chemical sensitivities: Fruit Pears (peeled). Vegetables Iceberg lettuce, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, swedes, green or string beans, celery, leeks. Carbohydrates Rice, white potato (peeled), bread (additive-free), wraps or flatbreads (additive-free), pasta. Fats and oils Canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil. Protein foods Fresh organic red meat, fresh fish and other seafood, fresh organic poultry, fresh organic eggs, plain fresh milk, pure butter, mild fresh white cheese (additive-free; for example, mascarpone, cottage cheese, cream cheese, quark), some plain yoghurts, and lentils.…

Julie’s spaghetti puttanesca SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 medium (300g) onions, chopped finely 4 cloves garlic, chopped 6 anchovies (see Julie’s tip) 810g can chopped tomatoes ½ cup (70g) pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons drained baby capers 400g spaghetti parmesan, to serve 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 Heat the oil over medium heat in a deep frying pan or wide saucepan. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring, for 8 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add the anchovies and cook for a further minute (they will start to break down). 2 Add the tomatoes; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until sauce is thick, rich and fragrant.…

1. Green olive tapenade with risoni and roast peppers Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Place 4 x 150g salmon fillets in the centre of four x 30cm squares of baking paper. Spread ⅓ cup green olive tapenade over salmon. Fold up baking paper to make parcels and enclose salmon. Place the parcels on a shallow-sided oven tray. Roast parcels for about 12-15 minutes or until done as desired. Meanwhile, cook ¾ cup risoni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 6 minutes or until just tender; drain. Transfer the risoni to a medium bowl. Stir in ½ cup roasted red pepper strips and ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; season and toss well. Open parcels;…

Add a little passion to breakfast Passionfruit are at their peak in winter and can add a vibrant vitamin C boost to breakfast. Scoop onto cereal, pancakes, yoghurt or into a smoothie. Stored in a plastic bag in your fridge’s crisper, they’ll keep for up to one month. Know your onions Are you storing your onions correctly? They should be kept in a cool, dark place, such as a kitchen cupboard, where they can last for up to 30 days. Avoid putting them in a bag, as that can make them sprout. The worst place to keep them is in the fridge, because the cold turns the sugars in the onion to starch, making them soggy and soft. DID YOU KNOW? Kiwis throw out an average of 79kg – or…

“Remember when knives were a measure of social standing?” On the night I met my husband Jason, I was boogieing to Bon Jovi on a rugby club dance floor when I slipped in a puddle of spilt beer and broke my arm. On the night James Conquer met his wife Maureen, he was at a Roger Waters concert at Auckland’s Vector Arena. It wasn’t so much love at first sight as a serendipitous seating snafu that saw James, recently widowed, accidentally sit beside Maureen, recently divorced. They hit it off, or at least they did until the rightful ticket holders turned up and told James to sling his hook back to his own seat. Love moves in mysterious ways. On the day my husband and I met James and Maureen,…

The sound of rippling or falling water is one of peace and there are many ways to incorporate it into your home and garden. Bubbling fountain These can be something as simple as an urn or a more elaborate creation. How to install: Smaller fountains are DIY and come with either mains power or stand-alone solar pumps. Check before you buy. Large fountains will require an electrician, plumber and local council approval because they pose a potential child drowning hazard. Free-standing fountain From a triple-tier “wedding cake” to a girl with water cascading from an urn... there are fountains to suit all tastes and budgets. How to install: DIY, but check to see if there are pumps and whether your hose pressure is sufficient. Ornamental water trough Once common for…

Fuelled by grief and fear, she flees with her last living son in a bid to save their lives.” City of Crows by Chris Womersley, Macmillan. In this haunting, evocative novel, Australian author Chris Womersley plunges readers into the dark, dangerous, magical and pungent world of 17th-century France, where the plague is brutally claiming lives at a heart-rending rate. The descriptions are so vivid you can almost smell the sour, rotting flesh and feel the pulse of terror as the bodies pile up. Having lost three children, Charlotte Picot is terrified when her husband Michel becomes the latest victim of the deadly pox. She cuts a lock of his hair to add to those of her dead daughters and son, washes his body in preparation for his burial, hand-stitches him…

NATURAL NURTURE Nurture your family and warmly welcome friends into your home with Natio’s luxurious new hand-care and natural home fragrance range, Powder Room Naturals. The range is formulated with botanical-rich ingredients and is bursting with fragrant essential oils. Available at selected Farmers stores and pharmacies. RRP from $13.50. Visit www.natio.com.au. A TEA FOR WELLBEING Ti Ora’s master blenders have crafted a range of delicious teas blended with native New Zealand botanicals. Ti Ora has added five new blends, from Cinnamon Chai Tea with Horopito to Spiced Apple and Rhubarb Fruit Tea with Manuka Leaf and more! The range offers 10 premium fruit and herbal, green and black teas – a blend for every occasion and every tea drinker. Available in supermarkets. RRP $6.49. STAY DRY AND CONFIDENT Con›itex functional…

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There is something that thrills Hilary Barry about an election day. Since turning 18, she has always loved the ritual of walking down to a local hall on a Saturday morning to carefully cast her vote. Then she savours the buzz as votes are tallied through the night. As it turns out, this curious passion of hers might very well be hereditary. Hilary, née Pankhurst, proudly reveals that her “great-great-great aunt” was political activist Emmeline Pankhurst – the leader of the British suffragettes, who fought for women to win the right to vote. “Our family has always been so proud of our connection to Emmeline, and she’s always been a really inspiring historical figure in my own life,” says Hilary. So when Hilary co-hosts TVNZ’s coverage of election night 2017…

It’s early morning in an Auckland warehouse where volunteers are packing up the 1600 lunches they’ve made to be delivered to low-decile schools around the country. The big, sunny room is bustling with loud chatter driven by coffee and goodwill. Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King has just arrived into the well-organised chaos after dropping her kids Ella, 10, and Toby, eight, at school. The petite, softly spoken marketing executive is the antithesis of the noisy bustle going on in the building, but looks can be deceiving. Lisa is the powerhouse behind the two-year-old organisation, which has grown exponentially since the idea came to her during a Labour Day escape in 2014. Lisa, who had been working in marketing for corporate food companies for 15 years, was having a glass…

In Margaret McKibbin’s garden there is a fish pond she created to remember her son Glenn. It reminds her of their camping holidays by Lakes Tutira and Waikaremoana – times when they were at their closest. There used to be a swimming pool near the fish pond – a pool that Glenn and his brothers, Scott and Craig, used frequently when they were growing up at the Napier home where Margaret, 71, has lived since her boys were small. The three brothers were full of mischief and Margaret remembers many occasions when she and members of her family were picked up by the boys and thrown into the pool fully clothed. Margaret raised Glenn, Scott and Craig in the home after her marriage ended (when Glenn, the eldest, was about…

“It made me feel I was valued and showed me I was loved.” It became a bit of a family joke that every time we took a photo of my mother in her last few years, especially when she was well into her 80s, we would laugh and say, “It will be a lovely one for the funeral, Mum.” Well, funnily enough, we did have some lovely photos to choose from when it was her time. The order of service sheet for her funeral, along with a wonderful memory board and slideshow, were made very special with photos that are now family treasures. These collections and family albums will definitely be the things I grab in a rush if I ever have to evacuate the house in a fire.…

Label love With spring just around the corner, PJ Jeans has taken inspiration from upmarket US holiday spot, the Hamptons, with neutral tones and lightweight, cotton-linen fabrics. With a range of styles in shades of blush pinks, light browns and baby blues, the range is as feminine as it is practical. See pjjeans.co.nz. Fitted up The Rose & Thorne Pocket Bra Guru is an easy way to find your bra shape and size, all from the comfort of your own home! There’s no tape measure needed – you simply enter details of the bra you are currently wearing and (with the help of a few other questions) the Pocket Bra Guru will calculate the perfect size and shape for your body – and it only takes a few minutes! Give…

Examine your diet: Follicles need energy to make healthy hair, so ensure your diet has enough healthy fats as well as protein-rich food like eggs, fish and poultry to build keratin. Pop a pill: A supplement containing silica, biotin and zinc, among other vitamins, can help enhance the growth and texture of your hair. Moisturise: Low temperatures, wind, and wearing your hair tied up a lot can leave lengths dry and crisp or fluffy and full of static and at risk of breakage. Apply a thick hydrating mask once or twice a week to help keep lengths healthy. Try a massage: Give the scalp a vigorous rub with your fingers while applying shampoo or conditioner. Stop sizzling: Try to limit the use of heat tools to a couple of times…

From ding-dong to dot.com Avon’s new True range has us impressed with its fresh, modern colours and textures that will quickly become go-tos in your beauty routine. If you’d rather not shop directly with a consultant, the full collection is available online. Our favourites? The punchy matte lipsticks, $24, and the easy-to-use eyeshadow palettes, $24. Ecoya takes a slightly more masculine approach with three new candle scents this month: Spiced Ginger & Musk, Blue Cypress & Amber and Cedarwood & Leather, $50 each. Magic wands Revlon’s high-tech new Youth FX range is ideal for those with ageing skin who wear make-up every day. Primers instantly lessen the appearance of deep wrinkles, while the foundation and concealer even tone and return a youthful radiance to your complexion. Red alert Sensitive skin…

“One bite of this slice will bring back memories of your grandma’s cooking. It’s easy to make and cuts and keeps well.” Ginger and lemon slice MAKES 18 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES (+ COOLING AND STANDING TIME) 125g butter, chopped ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 250g milk coffee biscuits (or other plain sweet biscuits) 150g finely chopped crystallised ginger ½ cup (65g) dried cranberries 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 eggs, beaten lightly ICING 1 cup (160g) icing sugar 1½ tablespoons lemon juice tiny drop pink food colouring, optional 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease an 18cm x 27cm slice pan (inside top measurement). Line the base and long sides with baking paper,…

Buckwheat waffles with golden syrup SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES Nutritional count per serve: 8.3g total fat; 3.3g saturated fat; 1252kJ (399 cal); 59g carbohydrate; 4.8g protein; 0.6g fibre. 1/3 cup (60g) dairy-free spread 2 tablespoons caster sugar 3 eggs, separated 1/3 cup (45g) gluten-free plain flour 1/3 cup (50g) buckwheat flour 1/3 cup (50g) 100 per cent corn cornflour 1 cup (135g) gluten-free self-raising flour 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1½ cups (375ml) soy milk 1½ teaspoons white vinegar cooking-oil spray 250g strawberries, halved 2/3 cup (230g) golden syrup 1 tablespoon gluten-free icing sugar 1 Beat dairy-free spread and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg…

“The darling of wine bars, pinot gris is often enjoyed by itself.” Hands up who loves pinot gris? I’ll bet there are plenty of hands waving in the air. Whilst sauvignon blanc has long been New Zealand’s key white, more recently it’s been fellow aromatic pinot gris capturing the hearts of consumers. Wine drinkers love its fruity ripeness and soft texture, and production has doubled over the past decade, with pinot gris fast closing in on chardonnay to become the country’s second most planted white variety. Fans might be surprised to discover pinot gris is actually a mutation of the red grape pinot noir, and its grapes have a distinctive pink hue which can sometimes be seen in the wines. It’s grown widely around the world but pinot gris’ spiritual…

RESENE COLOUR CONSULTANT DEANNA HILLS TALKS ABOUT PAINTING: What’s your advice for painting in damp, cooler weather? Firstly, check for, and remove, any mould on surfaces, especially in the corners. If mould is present, use Resene Moss & Mould Killer. Put a dehumidifier in the room for a day or two before painting to dry it out. Be careful using heaters – a fan heater is okay, but a gas heater will actually create moisture in the air. In cooler conditions, paint can take longer to dry, and in some cases it can run and/or sag. Either paint later in the day when the room has warmed up and aired, or do not put too much paint on the brush/ roller, to avoid sagging or running. What is a water-based…

“He had walked across it with all the confidence of Jesus on the Sea of Galilee.” I always find it interesting that the things you thought meant absolutely nothing to you end up meaning everything. The unwanted crystal wine glass you see in an op shop, for instance, and buy because you feel sorry for it sitting there all alone – with just a faint memory of its glory days, when it glistened next to five siblings on a kauri dining table covered in a crisp white cloth, awaiting a pour of fine claret. You pay a few dollars, throw it in the boot of your car and find it there weeks later, again forgotten and discarded. You bring it inside, give it a clean, pour a crisp white wine…

“I couldn’t help wishing for more.” Wind River Starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. Written and directed by Taylor Sheridan. When he’s not mixing it with his other Marvel mates, actor Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker/Captain America: Civil War) likes to remind us he was nominated for an Oscar by taking on more challenging roles. Wind River is one of those roles. The writer of the excellent Sicario and the equally unmissable Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan, has a crack at directing his own material this time, and while it’s nowhere near as good a film as it could have been, it’s still a good watch. Sheridan buries us in a very different setting here – the deep, bleak Wyoming snow. It’s an unforgiving landscape and for the people…

1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 1960. WHAT: When Harper Lee created the heroic Atticus Finch and his chip-off-the-block daughter Scout, she created a father-daughter duo who would make history. Set in the Deep South during the Great Depression, the tale develops into a fierce courtroom drama as a local black man is wrongly accused of raping a white woman. WHY: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has become an American classic. 2. Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama, 1995. WHAT: Before he became a politician – and US President – Obama was a writer, and a very talented one, too. The son of a black African father and white American mother, Obama was two when his father walked out on the family. Years later he got a call…

Virgo Aug 24-Sep 23 You cannot put a price on freedom, and your birthday present this year is an important turning point in matters to do with your home, money or possessions that has been a long time coming. For some of you, this will involve a family or partnership situation that has left you or others all at sea for far too long. The issue may be a legacy, mortgage or other serious matter. The good news is a new phase is about to begin and you will be free to move on and take the next step. If relatives have been your concern, you’ll find there will be progress. Libra • Sep 24-Oct 23 Health, fitness and wellbeing will come first in September as at this time you…

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