I'm still pumped after attending the San Diego Adventure and Travel Show with my friend, Ruth, this weekend. My head is spinning with ideas about places I want to go, experiences I want to have and stories I want to write. So, since the theme of this week's Twisted Mixtape … [Read more...] about songs that take you places
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midweek at the oasis: books, giraffes, jimmy fallon and “the voice”
By Wednesday, many bloggers go wordless. Because that is apparently impossible for me to do, I've decided to celebrate Hump Day another way. Instead of giving you some long post to read while you're counting the days to the weekend, I'm going to share some of my favorite random … [Read more...] about midweek at the oasis: books, giraffes, jimmy fallon and “the voice”
forbidden love: the rod stewart and santana concert edition
It's been way too long since I played Twisted Mix-Tape Tuesday, and this seemed like the perfect week to get back into it! … [Read more...] about forbidden love: the rod stewart and santana concert edition
“elaine stritch: shoot me”
The other day, I wrote about the inspiring young girls in the must-see documentary, Girl Rising. Today, I watched a documentary about another inspiring female that I have to share with you. At 89, she’s just a little older than those girls. … [Read more...] about “elaine stritch: shoot me”
which will it be?
I love these cookies from Zabar's so much, I had to give them their own post before they, um, disappeared. I posted my Oscar predictions here, and am convinced Best Picture will come down to these two movies. What do you think? Follow me live on Twitter during the … [Read more...] about which will it be?
my 2014 academy awards predictions!
Watching the Academy Awards is akin to a religious experience to me. Okay, that’s a little dramatic – in keeping with the subject matter – but it is my favorite night of the year and one that I take seriously. I turn down viewing parties, and the only people I will watch with … [Read more...] about my 2014 academy awards predictions!
“four dead in ohio:” a documentary by 14-year-old augie rice
One of the highlights of competing in Blogger Idol -- other than, ahem, winning it! -- was becoming friends with one of my fiercest competitors, Liesl Testwuide. And one of the highlights of meeting Liesl was being introduced to her son, Augie, a budding filmmaker whose short … [Read more...] about “four dead in ohio:” a documentary by 14-year-old augie rice
“court and spark” turns 40: the event
As I wrote the other day, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's iconic Court and Spark. This album was so important to so many people that Louise Crawford, who runs Brooklyn Social Media, organized a very special event in her neighborhood to commemorate the … [Read more...] about “court and spark” turns 40: the event