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Food for thought

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We always tend to in communication, add a quote or a saying, followed by food for thought.  But on considering such as I continue composing and writing my next endeavour... What is essential to us as writers? Literally good food for thought!  But where do we get the time from? We must take a break from the computer or pen, to nourish the brain with good fuel and with a good healthy set of vitamins and minerals we feel energised and inspired.... So for me I intend to share a little of what I prepare to eat, not really a recipe but just ideas of how I eat, as I prefer to create in the kitchen as opposed to follow any recipe. According to the food offers of the week combined with my feeling of the moment whilst in the kitchen. My main meal today, made good use of my slow cooker in which I placed some olive oil, garlic, some rinsed chicken thighs skin side down, adding to half some boiling water, oregano, black pepper and half a chile pepper. Leaving the cooker t

American Film Institute announces AFI Latin American Film Festival 2019 Film slate

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2019 AFI LATIN AMERICAN Film Premiere of Ricardo Darín's AN UNEXPECTED LOVE and World Premiere of DAYS OF LIGHT Bookend the Festival's 30th Anniversary Lineup  Festival Runs September 12–October 2 with 53 Films From 23 Countries, Including 12 U.S., North American and World Premieres  The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the full slate of films for the 2019 AFI Latin American Film Festival, which will take place September 12–October 2 at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD. Celebrating its 30th edition this year, the festival is one of the largest and long-running showcases of Latin America cinema in the United States. The festival presents Latin America's prolific and versatile talent and, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal, honors Ibero-American cultural connections during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's wide-ranging selection of 53 films spans international festival fav