I received a Best Buy gift card for writing this post. Opinions are, as always, 100% my own. As a film critic, I use Google Chromecast all the time to send screening links from my laptop to our TV so I can watch on a bigger screen while still being able to do my work. It's … [Read more...] about google chromecast audio means music everywhere!
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the gift(s) of the mazda cx-5 grand touring awd
I have to admit I felt bad when I saw my husband's reaction to the Mazda CZ-5 Grand Touring AWD as it pulled up in front of our house. … [Read more...] about the gift(s) of the mazda cx-5 grand touring awd
an amazing way to pay tribute to someone you love
Last year, Michael, our kids, my parents and I all received emails from a company called Tribute, saying that my brother-in-law was putting together a video montage for my father-in-law's 90th birthday and asking us to participate. I was intrigued by the idea, especially since … [Read more...] about an amazing way to pay tribute to someone you love
step up to the bouquet bar for valentine’s day!
I returned from back to back press trips recently to find the biggest package I've ever seen waiting for me. Now, I believe that good things come in small packages but I also know that great things often come in gigantic packages. … [Read more...] about step up to the bouquet bar for valentine’s day!
a reading list for a new year, part 2
In Part 1, my incomparable bibliotherapist, Rachel, recommended some fascinating but pretty heavy reading to get us through the coming (four) year(s). Here's Part 2 of her suggested reading list. Start ordering these books now -- and while you're at it, pick up one of those new … [Read more...] about a reading list for a new year, part 2
“the wholehearted” at la jolla playhouse
If you're in San Diego now, stop what you're doing and order tickets to see The Wholehearted before this special -- and I do mean special -- engagement leaves on Sunday. La Jolla Playhouse always features unique and thought-provoking shows, but this is one of its most powerful … [Read more...] about “the wholehearted” at la jolla playhouse
“weiner” movie review
It feels appropriate to end my 2016 movie reviews with Weiner, don't you think? This has been a year of crushing disappointments in both politics and male behavior, and Weiner is the perfect representation of both. … [Read more...] about “weiner” movie review
support heifer international and pass on the gift
Thank you to Heifer International for sponsoring this post and for the amazing work you do. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. I've been doing a lot of research on organizations to support this holiday season, and one of my favorites is still Heifer International. … [Read more...] about support heifer international and pass on the gift