By: Chrysa Smith If you look at my IPod, you'll wonder if I'm 16 or 65. Because not only do I have some of the latest pop and hip-hop music, but a little Dean Martin to boot. But Martin's only one of a host of entertainers I enjoy listening to from the past---many of them, happy to say, still alive and kicking. And this upcoming weekend, I'll be seeing one of them live--thanks [...]
By: Chrysa Smith If you're looking for a good time at the movies this weekend, and are lucky enough to live near an arts house---or a big enough theater that shows 'arts' movies, check out 'Chef.' It's a light, fun, visually and audibly entertaining film that touches most of my favorite topics: food, love, life, friendship. Jon Favreau stars, acts in and directs this comedy that follows the life of a renowned chef. [...]
Darryle Pollack is inspirational, funny, and one really cool lady. Check out the TED talk delivered by this amazing woman living in life's "middle ground" and making beauty from all of life's broken pieces. Thank you, Darryle! --Mary Fran
I'm at the beach this week, NRFGP friends, but wanted to share this awesome video with you. It's about time doing something "like a girl" was a good--no, scratch that--GREAT thing. If the young women/girls in your life are doing things "like a girl," give them a high-five and tell them to keep on keepin' on. You GO girls! --Mary Fran
Okay, I know he was creepy. I know he was weird. But his music was amazing. I was always a Jackson 5 girl. Yeah, I also went through a serious Donny Osmond phase, but no one could compare to that sound. The sound that was Michael Jackson's voice--distinguishable as a child and more so as an adult. Five years after his death, Michael Jackson's music lives on. Enjoy this early version of a [...]
Okay, I know it's been played to death, but I dare you not to smile when you watch this video. In fact, wherever you are when you see this, I challenge you to get up and do your happy dance. After all, it's a Friday in June! C'mon, get happy! --Mary Fran
by: Chrysa Smith I'll be the first to admit that I love to let loose with a nice long drink. Usually it's a fine Pinot Noir or Cabernet. But increasingly, I'm becoming surrounded by brews---dark and light, Belgian and domestic, craft and artisan. Call me clueless, but until the past year, I hadn't noticed the big growth in the Beer Industry. It's become much more gentile, more refined, more like---well, the Wine Industry. [...]
