Going Strong AfterTwenty Two Years — Put that Up in Neon!

Acapulco

Today is our 22nd Wedding Anniversary! According to tradition, Copper is the gift conmemorating this milestone. Though totally unrelated to what I’m going to write about, I thought  I’d let you know about this fun fact. The couple in the photo is us on our honeymoon; a young and unsuspecting couple starting the journey we had just [...]

Another ‘Twilight’ Saga

Robert Pattinson Autograph

In honor of the upcoming film, “Breaking Dawn – Twilight Saga Part 1,” I thought I’d share my parenting fail in helping to create the frenzy around this franchise. Well,  it’s not exactly me but my teenager. You may recall reading how she persisted until she got Robert Pattinson to mail a personalized autographed photo of [...]

Comic-Con 2010 – What is “TRON's” Legacy?

After three years of visits to Comic-Con, patient fans of Disney's “TRON” will hear the final pitch for this long awaited sequel (28 years!), and if the hype surrounding “TRON: Legacy” is justified.  Cast of TRON:Legacy at Comic Con 2010 (S. Valle) Making their last appearance in San Diego at a closed press conference at [...]

Oscars 2010: 'Be Creative, It's Not A Waste of Time'

Overall, the 2010 Academy Awards were entertaining, a bit long (but not the longest on Oscar record at 4 hours plus), but still worthy of the show’s reputation as Hollywood’s Biggest Night. The sets, the presenters and summaries were well done, but our sectional wasn't long enough to contain our fidgeting bodies while sitting through the long, and sometimes, dull broadcast.

Robert Pattinson’s Autograph

Robert Pattinson's Autograph

Robert Pattinson turned 23 on May 26.  The British actor stars in the teen hit movie Twilight, and will be seen again in the upcoming sequel New Moon. The anticipation can already be felt — at least in this house. Tough it was Pattinson’s birthday recently he was gracious and instead sent my daughter, Bianca, the little present: the photo above [...]