May 2024 Edition

One Life
By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations
In the movie “One Life” Director James Hawes,
tells the story of a British humanitarian in
flashback form.
It stars Anthony Hopkins, Helena
Bonham Carter and Johnny Flynn.
The movie is about Sir Nicholas
Winton. While on vacation in 1938,
he discovered children living in dire
circumstances as Hitler was about to
invade Czechoslovakia.
He soon plotted to rescue these
children from certain death. Winston
was able to hide and arrange the escape
of 669 youths from Nazi occupied
Czechoslovakia just before World War
II.
Winton’s mother assisted him in loading kids on the trains called
“Kinder.” However the 8 th Kinder (with 250 children) never left the station
as that was the day the war broke out.
It was presumed they all ended up in one of Hitler’s concentration
camps. It haunted Winton until the day he died.
As for the 669 children, they made their way to England where his
mother placed them in foster homes out of harm’s way.
Long after the war was over, Winton was invited to attend a television
show named, “That’s Life.” The hostess seated Winton in the front row
where he could be seen by everyone.
She explained to all that more than 40
years earlier, as the Nazi’s were invading
Czechoslovakia, one man arranged for
the rescue of hundreds of children from
Prague. The hostess revealed that the
entire audience were some of the 669
children Winston rescued from death.
This part is a tearjerker. It
demonstrates how one person can
make a positive difference in the world.
Winton died in 2015 at the age of 106.
“One Life” is a heartwarming tribute
to an ordinary man who provided a remarkable humanitarian effort.
This is a very touching story and Anthony Hopkins is a master actor
supported by a great cast.
This film rates a big 5 on any rating scale. It’s a must watch!
Renee Riendeau is the movie reviewer for The Vegas Voice. Renee
can be reached at rriendeau@aol.com and is anxious to hear
from you.
By: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining
When I was a child, my family had a summer
home in Upper
Greenwood Lake, New Jersey.
My favorite pastime there was to grab a juicy
MacIntosh apple and a book and head down
the road to my favorite spot for an afternoon of
reading.
My spot was a long, flat rock overlooking the
lake and it just invited you to sit and read. There
were no other kids my age in the neighborhood
but then, as now, books were my companions. I
was never alone so long as I had a book to read.
At the end of the day, I would head home and
usually find my mother cooking dinner. She would
talk about her day, her newest recipe and her latest
plan for redoing the house.
My dad, the inveterate handyman, would talk
about his latest projects. I talked about what I was
reading. How I loved being part of their discussions.
I jokingly say I was born with a hammer in one hand (to help my
dad) and a wooden spoon in the other (to help my mom). My love of
cooking comes from kitchen time with my mom, and my love of design
comes from watching her redecorating each season.
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An Ode to Mothers and Fathers
May 2024
I’m certain I became an interior designer and cook because of my
mother and a building contractor because of my father. How lucky was
I!
My mother loved fresh fruit, and since apples
were plentiful on our property, I picked them for
the pies and applesauce she made. Since I prefer
homemade apple sauce, I use her recipe.
Don’t be afraid to use blemished apples or those
past their prime, just choose what you like. It’s
deceptively simple.
Homemade Apple Sauce (2 Servings)
Wash 5 large apples, then core. Place in wide pot
with ¼ cup water. Cook, covered, over medium
heat for 20 - 30 minutes; time varies according to
type of apple.
When apples are completely soft, uncover pot
and cool. Remove apples from pan (skins should
be falling off) then remove skins, Mash with a
potato masher. Delicious as an accompaniment to
pork dishes.
As a dessert, add sugar and cinnamon to taste. Top with whipped
cream.
Pat Alexander writes about all things home. She is well known for
her cooking, parties and interior design, and consults on kitchen
and bath remodels.