Nightcrawler: An overlooked film by The Academy..

It’s the beginning of the season leading up to the biggest night in show business: The Academy Awards! I am still recalling how much fun I had last year when, for the first time ever, I got to watch every film up for The Academy […]

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Gluten Free at Fashion Island!

I love spending time with my Mom. Always have, always will. When we decided we were over due for a Sunday Fun Day, we decided to check out one of SoCal’s most famous shopping centers, Fashion Island of Newport Beach. What makes this haven an […]

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A Trip to Trader Joe’s…

It’s no secret that I love Trader Joes. Since we moved, I admit I miss the old location we used to frequent, or I did, at-least, A LOT. When we were back in our old neck of the woods yesterday, I asked Mike if we […]

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A Year in Pictures. #WordlessWednesday

(Editor’s Note: If you swear I posted this early this morning, you’re not crazy. I did! But, I am encountering a glitch & was told from readers the post will not show up for them when they go to click on it. So, heres hoping […]

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My Word for 2015….

I’ve been here, literally, for easily almost two hours, desperately trying to find the perfect word to award my own for the new year. Gilmore Girls streaming on Netflix, kitchen breaks for chocolate or wine, frantically searching the Saurus, my dog by my side, that’s […]

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Into the Woods at The El Capitan

I’m not the type to get extremely excited over the release of a film. Countdowns, midnight screenings? Not really my thing. But, when you turn one of my favorite live musicals into a feature-length film? Then, I might get interested. Back when I found out […]

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A Small Survival Guide for Attending The Rose Parade

One of the best memories I’ll take away from 2014 was going to The Tournament of Roses Parade. Having been born, don’t you think it’s a little crazy I’d never attended? Granted, I was living in town and within walking distance of the route. Yet, […]

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Merry Christmas!

From my home to yours, a very Merry Christmas to all my readers who’ll be celebrating tomorrow! xoxo, Mary

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Let Us All Eat Cake by Catherine Ruehle.

With Christmas just 2 days away (!) I am sure some of you out there are still scrambling to get everything done before Thursday, & if you’re in search for an awesome dessert dish to bring to a gathering, or serve yourself, I’ve got a […]

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Growing Up with Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Since learning last night about the passing of 86-year-old Norman Bridwell, best known as the illustrator & author of the beloved “Clifford the Big Red Dog” books, I have felt compelled to write something. Sometimes, you are not really struck with how much a character […]

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Gena Rowlands in 6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks…

I’ve been extremely lucky to get in on some amazing opportunities on behalf of Along Comes Mary, & I think a recent afternoon at The London Hotel in West Hollywood to attend a press junket with Gena Rowlands & Cheyenne Jackson is certainly going to stand out […]

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Sunday Fun Day: Tag! You’re It!

My friend, Anita, who is One Sleepy Mommy, tagged me to take part is this fun mini-interview to get to know you & your blogger friends better. Here are Anita’s questions from me! xo What was your proudest moment in your life? That’s a great […]

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