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With all that’s going on in the world, how the heck do I justify “business as usual”?

Tan France

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What a weirdly horrible few days. With all that is happening in the Ukraine, it’s been hard to focus on anything work related, or entertaining. I haven’t quite figured out how to navigate my way through all of this, and I am hyper aware that none of this is about me, but I'm trying my best to not be insensitive or inappropriate, on my social media, by posting my outfit or my favorite pastries in town. It all seems so ridiculous with what’s going on across the pond.

Up until 4 years ago and I never gave any thought to what I post and when I post, but when you’re in the public eye, people have expectations, and one can rarely live up to them, and can never appease everyone. So, I’ve been avoiding posting (other than my support for them) as it just seems like the appropriate thing to do, all things considered. But, what do I know? What I do know is how scared I feel for humanity, and my gosh my heart goes out to the Ukrainian people. I pray this war ends soon, and that the Ukrainian people are free to rebuild their lives and country.

I have been doing all I can to keep my spirits up, which means more TV than usual, as a form of escapism. I don’t think I’ve ever really talked about what I'm watching, on here, so maybe my recommendations will be well received by you all, and offer you some joy in these dark times?

I wanna make something clear before I get started. Although I work for Netflix, I'm not suggesting any Netflix shows because I ‘have to’. I love me some other streamers too, folks.

Rob and I literally just finished Inventing Anna, last night. I'm so glad we’re finally done. We really enjoyed the show, but my gosh Anna, the character, was driving us nuts. How was she getting people to adore her, and take her seriously? She was a complete D bag. The show was so well done, and Julia Garner is a freakin fantastic actress, but another episode extra and I might have thrown my phone at the TV.

I know I'm not the target audience for this show, but I LOVE Euphoria, on HBO max. I know many will say it’s bad because it encourages kids to live a dangerous life. I disagree. I think it’s a window in to a world that does exist, to some extent, and if anything, I think it acts as a deterrent. If I were a teen watching that show I’d be thinking “Ok, note to self, never try drugs!”. I think the acting is incredible, from everyone on the show, and I think it's just so well done.

Did you already watch White Lotus? I know it’s a few months old now, but we binged the show in a few days and loved every minute. I always love Jennifer Coolidge, but in my opinion, this was her best work yet. Bloody heck it was a good show.

Mare of EastTown was one of my favorite shows of last year. When we watched the first episode, I thought it was going to be too slow paced for me, but after that I was more hooked than I’ve been on a show in a long time. If you have HBO max and haven’t seen it yet, I would suggest you watch that above all others. The last episode is genius.

Netflix does also have an Indian/Bollywood show that just came out. The Fame Game. I watched the first episode yesterday and loved it. I can’t wait to watch more tonight.

Ooh, one last one. The Guilded Age on HBO max. Have you started watching it yet? It's by the creator of Downton Abbey, which I was a mega fan of. This is kind of like an American version of that, which I'm not hating on. I will happily watch anything Downton-esque.

If you’re wondering how the heck I have time for shows, I actually rarely watch TV at home. With the baby, it’s so hard to focus on TV, so I download shows and watch them on my flights. I rarely watch the entertainment they have onboard, so I can usually watch a whole season of a show within a couple of flights. It’s the only way I can bare those long flights.

Well, I’ve jabbered on and on for longer than usual, so I should leave it at that for now. Hopefully, when I write my next Bulletin post next week, we’ll be able to celebrate the end of the horror across the pond. My gosh I hope so!

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  • Dawn Yates
    Here’s my 2 cents, for what it’s worth. I think if you feel uncomfortable posting things that you enjoy, you should most certainly go with your gut. However, I don’t think you should feel guilty about posting light-hearted things that have nothing to d…
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      Tan France
      Lovely insight, thank you!
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  • Maddie Hagan
    One thing I want to share is that we’re living in a very new time for war which is social media. People are posting from all sources in the war zone and it’s such a sensitive thing to see that from anywhere now. Some posts are a bit lighthearted like t…
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      Tan France
      Thank you for sharing all of this! ❤
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  • Aimee Johnston
    I look forward to your emails and always read them, unlike many others I follow. There's a great flow to them, and the content is interesting and relevant. I just want to chime in on an absolutely brilliant show we're watching, Resident Alien on demand…
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  • Renee' Markette Geremia
    I look forward to your emails. Your words are truthick and honest and that’s what we need more of in this toxic world. I’m going to ask my grandson’s if they’ve wat he’d Euphoria. My husband and I are raising these young men, ages now, 19, 16 and 12…
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  • Bobbi Smith-Radford
    My heart breaks for the Ukrainian people. I am doing everything I can on a very limited budget to help. So far I've donated $151.00 and on Friday I'm going to match that donation or hopefully add a little bit more to it. I know that doesn't sound like …
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  • Monwara Hoque
    I enjoy reading your bulletins Tan. They are just you, a regular down to earth person. Continue sharing your news, joys, ups and downs. We all have them and are constantly balancing life. In this world of uncertainty we need to continue to share our l…
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  • Laurie Bryan Larson
    The Gilded Age costumes and sets are AMAZING, in a most decadent kind of way. And Christine Baranski doesn't disappoint!
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  • Patricia Buzeta
    Thank you for recommending The Fame Game, I’m hooked!
    I also love your letters, yes the world is messed up, but if we don’t enjoy the small things, then we get all messed up.
    Keep being you, you bring smiles and they are badly needed.
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  • Paula Chadwick
    I understand your concern. Events unfolding in the Ukraine are unimaginable. You (and by that I mean everyone) will never please all of the people all of the time but I think you have the emotional intelligence to trust your instinct as far as posting…
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  • Kristin Watson Heintz
    Thanks for the recommendations! I swear I've watched everything and have finished the internet during this pandemic. I'm a documentary and docu-series freak and love love love entirely too dark for my personality shows. I have a gazillion recommendati…
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