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Archive for July, 2009

Posted on July 31, 2009

The Death Of Idealism

I’ve always considered myself an unabashed idealist. In the face of difficult situations I’ve often gone against the odds and have clung to that picture in my head of the way things “should be.”

Posted on July 30, 2009

Invent A New Music Genre

The lines between music genres are constantly blurring making it increasingly difficult to classify exactly what kind of music it is. If you could invent a new music genre, what would it be called?

Posted on July 29, 2009

Lots of new teaser, trailers and movie announcements came out of Comic Con last week but one of the most exciting for me was the announcement and sneak preview of the new TRON movie called TRON: LEGACY…

Posted on July 28, 2009

Oh Be Careful Little Fingers What You Tweet

Be careful what you Tweet. It could cost you. That’s something Amanda Bonnen is discovering the hard way…

Posted on July 28, 2009

The Difference Between Work & Play

I’ve always counted myself fortunate enough to be able to pursue my follies. I credit my parents for giving both my brother and I the opportunities to explore our interests and develop passions…

Posted on July 24, 2009

S.O.S. (Save Our Schools)

President Obama has been leaning hard on the nation’s schools this week, using the promise of more than $4 billion in federal aid — and the threat of withholding it…

Posted on July 23, 2009

Your Fly Is Down

I always appreciate unique expressions of art and creativity. Ju Chun, a renowned Taiwanese sculptor, created this beautiful Zipper Lotus Pond for the Juming Museum, located just outside Taipei, Taiwan…

Posted on July 21, 2009

Spread Love Wherever You Go

“Spread love everywhere you go: First of all in your own house… let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier…”

Posted on July 20, 2009

Mee-Maw, Poppy and Nanna

There’s a special joy reserved for the relationship between a grandchild and their grandparents. They can take the grandkids out to a movie, buy them candy and ice cream, and then send them home…