V Day: One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women

ONE IN THREE WOMEN ON THE PLANET WILL BE RAPED OR BEATEN IN HER LIFETIME. ONE WOMAN VIOLATED IS AN ATROCITY ONE BILLION WOMEN DANCING IS A REVOLUTION This February 14th will mark the 15th annual V Day created by Playwright & The Vagina Monologues founder, Eve […]

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Talking with Musical Extraordinaire, Sarah Slean!

Canaidian pianist/singer/songwriter, Sarah Slean has been on my radar for afew years now since I stumbled upon her acoustic performances of Out in the Park & California under my ‘Recommendations’ on YouTube. I was amazed at how much passion & vitality this one petite yet […]

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Some Favorite Songs of a Dear Friend….

This has got to be the hardest post I have ever written. A very, very amazing & dear friend to me that I met at one of my Tori Amos concerts, has passed away suddenly & everyone involved & that has known her could not […]

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Uncovering your DREAMS with Dream Catchers!

Have you ever wondered why in your dreams you are wearing a lot of orange? Or perhaps why the heck you would dream you’re having twins? Bloggers Susan Cooper & Cheryl Therrien have just published their paperback book, D.R.E.A.M Catchers & invite you on their journey to […]

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Notes to a Young Me…

I went to sleep last night without washing my face. I awoke this morning with day-old, tired mascara raccoon-ing around my under eyes. The Mary 10 years ago would have never let such a thing occur. Me, Mary today? Whatever…. It got me thinking that I […]

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The Best Things You Can Eat is FULL of Great Advice! (+Giveaway!)

Sweet potatoes for good blood sugar? Aged cheese to build strong bones?  Black beans to fight cancer? In Health Expert, David Grotto’s new book, The Best Things You Can Eat, he un-covers just that….& most of the pages are filled with amazing recipes & foods […]

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LA Museums FREE this Weekend!

Remember my post afew months ago, Museums on a Budget? Well, if you’re in the Los Angeles area this weekend, many awesome museums are offering completley FREE admission for all! Thanks to my friend, Mary, (Yep, another Mary) for posting this info on Facebook:) Heres […]

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My Word of the Year: 2013

After seeing in the SoCal Lady Bloggers Group on Facebook that many select a “Word of the Year,” I was intrigued. I, rather quickly, decided on MY special word that would be mine for 2013. My Word of the Year I admit this was chosen […]

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Wordless Wednesday….

I have always loved this picture that I took on The Seal Beach Pier. This woman looked so content, bundled up on a chilly day, watching the ocean!:) xo

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Song of the Day: Davis Fetter ‘Born’!

As most of you know, MUSIC is one of my most favorite things in life. So! I thought it would be fun to introduce a ‘Song of the Day’ daily over on my Facebook page. Today to kick this new series off, I am also […]

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A Walk Down Hollywood Blvd!

(*Disclaimer: All photography copyrighted & taken by Along Comes Mary. Please contact her for permission BEFORE using in your own media. Thanks!)

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