July 17th, 2007
Most large cities have some recognizable building in their skyline. When you see a photo, that building or structure strikes an instantaneous chord, and you know what it is you are looking at.
In St. Louis (Missouri) that building is the Gateway Arch. Located in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, near the location of the […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments
July 16th, 2007
For many people drinking sake is an acquired taste. I put myself on that list, having always thought that it was a little too bitter and harsh for my personal preferences. Little did I know that sake has a range of flavors and styles nearly as broad as my favorite red wine.
You can learn about […]
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July 15th, 2007
The weekly Thursday night Villagefest is one of my favorite events in Palm Springs. The event was originated by former mayor Sonny Bono, and for over 16 years has been the home for local vendors of food, fresh produce (straight from the farms), music, art, handicrafts, and entertainment.
Villagefest operates year round, from 6 - 10 pm, October […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments
July 14th, 2007
Summer weather means lots of outdoor time when I’m traveling – laying by the pool, relaxing on my hotel balcony, sitting on a park bench, enjoying a table at an outdoor cafe, or just grabbing a blanket and a little piece of ground.
Along with the relaxation has come a lot of reading, so I’ve updated my […]
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July 14th, 2007
This isn’t new, and it’s nowhere close to the truth, but it’s always good for a hearty chuckle.
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July 13th, 2007
I was thinking about the Summer of Love, and some of the great music that came out of that era.
Just browsing the list of music that the Whitney has put together to accompany the Summer of Love exhibit, finds these classics from the 1967-psychedelic era:
The Beatles: “All You Need is Love” from Magical Mystery Tour […]
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July 12th, 2007
So you want to be a Flight Attendant, huh? For many people, it’s the best job that they could possibly have.
I get lots of emails from people asking about my job, wanting to know more about what the job really entails, what the pay is like, and — this is perhaps the most frequent inquiry — […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 12 comments
July 11th, 2007
I love Netflix! There, I said it. You may have already read about it here. And now, there’s a little bit more to love.
Netflix has made me fall in love with them all over again with their new feature Instant Watch.
Instant Watch allows you to watch movies on your computer instantly. There are currently over 3,000 videos […]
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July 10th, 2007
Dinner and a movie may be the quintessential date, but then there’s the decision about which to do first. Dinner first, followed by a late movie? Or a movie first, followed by a late dinner? Such are the decisions that have plagued couples for years.
With Foreign Cinema, however, you don’t have to choose — because […]
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July 9th, 2007
1967. . . It was the Summer of Love. A time of music, a time of civil unrest, a time to just be. It was a time of hanging in Haight Ashbury, demonstrating against the war and the establishment, and a time when music united the masses. It was the beginning of a social change […]
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