Love Letter to My Mom

Once upon a time there was a little girl, brimming with energy and a healthy dose of mischief.  She lived, loved, struggled, and fought.  Eventually she grew to become a beautiful goddess, cleverly disguised as full time computer engineer and mother of three. Dear Mom, I have probably never told you this, but there is nothing quiet or subtle in the way that you have always loved me.  Even into my 30s, we still hold hands...

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Yelp - The Review

Love it or hate it, Yelp is here to stay. If you are not familiar, Yelp is a social media platform featuring user-generated reviews for businesses and restaurants. You can sign up for free and review the Empire State Building, your local Wal-Mart, that old roller skating rink in your hometown, your favorite bar, whatever you feel like. Now, a fair number of business owners and published restaurant reviewers hate Yelp.  Absolutely...

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Happy 75th Anniversary Batman!

In light of the 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Batman today,  I would like to dedicate this post to the five things I have learned from the most formative cartoon and superhero during my childhood, Batman the Animated Series.  Yeah, eff' Looney Tunes man, this was my jam.  1.       BTAS introduced me to the Film Noir and the Art Deco movement.  The style of show...

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10 Best Movie Soundtrack Moments

Source God, I love movies!  Most people do. I actually got my BA in Radio/Television/Film and still try to write screenplays on the side.  I really love the concept of storytelling in all formats.  I learned from my dad and maternal grandfather, the best way to set up a story and then deliver the punchline. And I really love music! My sister and I used to joke that our dream jobs would be music curators, putting together playlists...

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Simple DIYs for a Fun & Whimsical 4th of July!

Image Source The Fourth of July is almost here! In anticipation, I've rounded up some simple DIYs for a fantastic holiday bash.   Enjoy! Decor Link I'm in love with this holiday wreath.  If you have kids, let them help by making pom-poms with yarn.  It's super easy and all you have to do is glue or pin onto wreath base and voila!  Instant cuteness! Link Click on the above link to find a free printable...

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