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A.K. Smith
- Aug 30, 2018
- 3 min
Hot Labor Day List- shows, series and books to help you not labor!
Hot Labor Day List: What to stream, watch and read. Here’s 5 movies, 5 tv series & 5 books you might want to get into over Labor Day. Whew! It’s the end of August. Can we put on the breaks? The summer flew by like a hurricane. Is it just me or is everyone’s hair blowing back? Maybe it’s the pace of technology and this crazy modern spinning world. Well, slow down put your feet up and stream some good shows or films this Labor Day weekend. Just because it’s called Labor day doe
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A.K. Smith
- Mar 28, 2018
- 2 min
6 Amazing Netflix shows that will stun you
Are you ready to do some relaxing and watch some streaming television? Perhaps the Easter holiday will allow you some relaxing rare movie time. Saturday, March 31st is a blue moon, the second one we have had in 2018, and the last one we will have until 2020. So, if that's the case, I have 6 Netflix shows that will stun you, even on a blue moon. 1. Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable- this documentary is on Netflix. New to Netflix in 2018. I don't want to give anythi
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A.K.Smith
- Dec 26, 2017
- 3 min
17 great books to read in 2017
Okay, ready for it? My goal was to read 52 books this year. Didn’t quite make my goal--I hate it when that happens--however, I have read more books than in 2016. And, I’ve discovered a pile of fascinating, and intriguing stories from new authors. If you would like to jump on the wagon and set a goal of books to read next year, why not use Goodreads and track your books. Send me a message and we can keep each other accountable. I’m shooting for 50 books for 2018… Here goes… ou
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A.K.Smith
- Dec 14, 2017
- 2 min
17 great movies and binge worthy shows from 2017
Okay, ready for it? Here’s my end of the year wrap-up for 2017 film ( words and travel coming next). I’ve watched a lot of movies and binged a lot of shows in 2017, and I wanted to share them with you. Who knows maybe YOU will find yourself bundled up by a fire, in the middle of a snowstorm, or recovering with chicken noodle soup getting over a cold, and you need something good to watch. Whatever reason you need to justify an escape for a few hours, take it, life’s too short.
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A.K. Smith
- Jul 26, 2017
- 3 min
AirBNB, movies & Free $40 bucks
I love a good vacation. Love it!! Stepping out of your day-to-day routine and getting away from it all makes my heart sing. Vacation doesn't mean you have to fly on a plane or take a week off. A vacation can be a weekend or even a night away. So go ahead BE Spontaneous and use $40 to get away! Just a quick note, for those of you who are new to my blog, Welcome! Welcome to Words Travel Film, a little blog where I review travel, books and what to stream or rent on Netflix , Am
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A.K. Smith
- Jun 2, 2017
- 2 min
June views: What to watch this month.
It's almost summertime...a few weeks away from the longest day of the year. Need something to stream, rent or watch on the screen? 1. American Playboy: Hugh Heffner story (Free on Amazon Prime)- The influence the Playboy brand had on history is fascinating. It is is fact based series of how a global empire was created. The series is a great history lesson, and not a sex show as one may think. And for those who are wondering, yes, the history of the bunny is explained. Fascina
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A. K. Smith
- Apr 28, 2017
- 3 min
Movie Night: What to watch
I call Movie Night! In Arizona, it is a WINDY weekend with gusts up to 45 mph. Great day to fly a kite or curl up with a soft fuzzy blanket and watch a few flicks. I've just returned from the Las Vegas Writers Conference (a fantastic time!) so a weekend at home sounds delicious. What's the weather like in your part of the world? Need some help on what to watch on a movie night? Below I've listed my reviews of the latest redbox rentals, netflix and amazon streaming movies. War
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Anita Kaltenbaugh
- Mar 7, 2017
- 2 min
Where is the #1 beach?
Looking to find the best beach for your next vacation? Where is the BEST beach in the world? That's a tough question, almost like asking what's your one favorite movie or book. Hard to point to one beach, when there are so many gorgeous coasts on this planet. Well, somebody should figure it out, or at least take a survey. Right? Trip Advisor with just under 400 million unique monthly visitors and a partnership where you can directly book hotels in the app with Trip Advisor-b
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Anita Kaltenbaugh
- Feb 14, 2017
- 2 min
LOVE the DAY
Valentine's Day: some love it-- some hate it. It's a LOVE day and I don't know about you, but it's not possible for me to have TOO much love in my life. Bring it on. Love makes the world go round. Love is all we need or is it all we need is love? So, hug your mother, your father, your child, your friend, your partner, your spouse, your lover. Love your neighbor and just maybe all the love in the air will make the day special. We don't need a special day to tell someone we lo
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A. K. Smith
- Dec 6, 2016
- 2 min
Watch this-and discover the secret world of Cenotes
What is a cenote? An incredibly beautiful underwater cave. The word cenote originates from the Maya who discovered them centuries ago and named them "dznot"-- the Spaniards translated it to "cenote" which means, "a deep thing." When I first encountered a cenote in the Yucatan jungle, I was mesmerized by the magical beauty and luminescent color of the water. My debut fiction novel, A Deep Thing, was born in the Yucatan jungle. The setting of, A Deep Thing, will lead you underw
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Anita Kaltenbaugh
- Nov 16, 2016
- 2 min
I'll tell you where I'd go, Zihuatanejo
Shawshank Redemption. If those two words mean nothing to you, then you are in for a treat--watch the movie. Why the Zihuatanejo reference? Rent the film and find out. Now, to those who have seen the 1994 film, based on Stephen King's short story, "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" then read on. Shawshank is my favorite Stephen King film. What can I say, I think Stephen King is a genius and while I love Misery and The Green Mile-- Shawshank moves me and inspires hope.
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A.K. Smith
- Oct 11, 2016
- 2 min
The Shallows- Jaws 2016
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the water-- I had to watch The Shallows. This 2016 thriller produced by Sony and written by Anthony Jaswinski stars: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Angelo Josue and Lozano Corzo and a seagull named Sully (seriously the bird has screen time and a name). Thank you, Blake Lively and Jaume Collet-Serra, for reminding me of my childhood gut clenching fear of the ocean. A phobia that I created after I sn
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Anita Kaltenbaugh
- Sep 21, 2016
- 5 min
17 ways to Fall for Rocky Point, Mexico
Photo by Rich Stratz Oh yes, it is that time of the year. The spectacular Fall of Rocky Point, Mexico. Where is Rocky Point? It is at the top of the Sea of Cortez and less than a 4-hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona. A spectacular autumn road trip. Okay, we might be a little short on the leaves turning shades of orange and red colors, snazzy wool sweaters and early snowfall. But what we do have: plenty of unusual, exciting events, crazy fun activities and truly incred
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A.K. Smith
- Sep 9, 2016
- 2 min
What to watch on Netflix-IZombie
Yes, you heard me right I'm suggesting you watch a Netflix series called IZombie (comedy, drama, crime, horror). Let me start by clarifying--I have never been into zombie movies, and I will not watch a scary, bloody zombie movie in the future. This might make zombie-lovers confused --perhaps even angry (please don't eat me) but, thus far, in this life I'm living, zombies are not anything I have any interest in. No way...No how. But, then something changed. What happened to m
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Anita Kaltenbaugh
- Sep 8, 2016
- 3 min
Barefoot Dining In The Dominican
Article first published on Flight Network- Let's Roll Travel blog When you picture your ultimate beach vacation, does it involve toes in the sand, gentle sea breezes and abundant sunshine? A little beach town on the North Shore of the Dominican Republic delivers on all three. Cabarete, DR is a hot little expat and kiteboarding destination–a hidden gem offering relaxation and adrenaline! Imagine walking out of your hotel, strolling down a soft sandy beach only to find yoursel
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A.K. Smith
- Aug 16, 2016
- 1 min
Watch this before camping-Backcountry- Movie review
With the last few weeks of summer coming to a close, why not take a road trip and go camping? If a wilderness trek is on your mind, watch this movie first--or maybe not. This survival film is a clutch the pillow, fingernail gnawing film that made me want to throw our tent away, ( who am I kidding-- I don't own a tent). Outback is a 2014 independent film directed by Adam Mcdonald in his first feature directorial debut. It is available on Amazon, Showtime and Starz. Shot on loc
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Anita Kaltenbaugh from Flight Network
- Aug 3, 2016
- 4 min
10 Ways to Go Green and Save Enough Money for a Vacation
First printed on http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/10-ways-to-go-green-and-save-enough-money-for-a-vacation/ In 2016, Go Green, Eco -Friendly and Carbon Footprint have become part of our vocabulary. Billion dollar companies’ tout it in their tag line. We hear it–but do we understand it? Saving our planet is the single most important crisis we will face in our lifetime. But, it’s a crisis we may not believe or understand until years down the road. So, what does this have to do
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A. K. Smith
- Jul 14, 2016
- 1 min
Cover Reveal: "A Deep Thing," by A.K. Smith
What is a cover reveal? It is simply an announcement letting the world see the cover of your upcoming novel. So...drum roll, ... Here it is, the cover of my debut fiction novel, "A Deep Thing" by A. K. Smith being released this Fall by The Wild Rose Press. Cover Art by Debbie Taylor.
The release date is coming soon--but I am so excited about this new journey--I wanted you to be the first to see the cover!
I would love for you to subscribe to my newsletter/blog. If you prov
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