Testing The Waters

Well, there's no mistaking it - Summer is here - its such a wonderful time of year. A time when we all seem to relax and enjoy our lives a little more. Maybe we hold more parties at our homes to spend quality time with friends or go to the beach to soak up the sunshine and fresh ocean air. If I had to describe this time of year in one word that word would be RESTFUL if I were pressed to put it into a sound it would be "Ahhhhhh." Imagine enjoying every Summer's day lounging by the pool sipping Margarita's or Pina Colada's yeah... like I said "Ahhhhh." Just writing this description I feel totally relaxed. Don't you? Alas, maybe we can't spend every day this Summer by the pool or at the beach - but we don't have to - meditation is another great way to unwind and relax. GUIDED MEDITATION A couple years ago I produced a meditation series and made it available free on-line. In this series I dedicate one video to a specific chakra (ener

I was recently interviewed by talented Radio host LaFern Cusack for Radio Disney AM 1110. In this interview I give my tips on how to provide a home for a puppy... so if you are looking to add a furry baby to your family here are some things you need to consider. Here's the interview:  If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

*This is a follow-up article to  1926-2013: The Great Gatsby GATSBY, WHAT GATSBY? Almost a week has passed since I watched Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" and I am still in awe by it, the film literally took my breath away --  its not a film its an experience. Even if your not a fan of Luhrmann's previous works  (Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet or Moulin Rouge)  I recommend you see this film while its still in theaters. Luhrmann brings Fitzgerald's Jazz age literary masterpiece to life, he makes it approachable and contemporary and still manages to stay true to the novel. *** SPOILER ALERT *** If you have not seen Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby stop reading this post please - I'd hate to spoil anything for ya... just promise you'll come back and read it afterwards, kay? :-) UNDERSTANDING GATSBY Luhrmann researched all aspects of The Great Gatsby tale and immersed himself in the author's life as well. Such attent

One of my all-time favorite novels is "The Great Gatsby." The first time reading it I was completely mesmerized by F. Scott Fitzgerald's poetic writing style. He draws the reader into the roaring 20's (which is my favorite era), into the lives of all the characters and the love story between Gatsby and Daisy.  And I will also admit to being thrilled that this beautiful tale was set in my hometown of New York. MY LOVE OF THE 1920's Photo of me in a production of "CABARET" style is still very 20's                                                                             I so was a flapper/showgirl in a past life... I'm often inspired by the 20's style.  This is a photo of me and  my hubby at a wedding we attended FROM NOVEL TO SCREEN The beloved book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald has been adapted for the screen numerous times - to date versions extend from the Silent screen era to the present day compu

"It really don't matter if I lose this fight...  all I wanna do is go the distance." ~ Rocky (1976) There are some films that strike a deep chord in the hearts and minds of audiences,  "Rocky" and all the subsequent sequels are among those films  (well, with the exception of Rocky 5) . Each movie in the "Rocky" franchise has the ability to stand alone as a film, which is a testament to Sylvester Stallone as a writer and as an actor. With Rocky Balboa Stallone created an endearing lovable loser character that everyone could not only identify with but also root for. The success of the franchise is due in part to the raw, undiluted brilliance of first movie, "Rocky." GOING THE DISTANCE One of my absolute favorite scenes from the first film is when Rocky reveals to Adrian his goal for the fight against Apollo Creed. In that scene he declares, "all I wanna do is go the distance." Its such a humble goal - Rocky doesn'