In spite of how diligently we try to guard our kids' impressionable minds, somehow the entertainment industry’s pressures gets by our best protective filters: Movies, TV, ads or simply standing next to glossy magazine covers at the grocery checkout line exposes our youth to celebrity lifestyles and choices. Teenage girls searching for inspiration, self identification [...]
No Sheet, Pole or Spikes Required to Win Grammys
February 5, 2010 By 3 Comments
This year's Grammy Awards had a variety of women who took the majority of the evening's prizes; three winners were Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga – opposites when it comes to performing styles. But, there's one victor who's quiet triumph made a resounding impression on me. The young, poised and very talented Taylor Swift won 4 Grammys recognizing [...]
Jonas Brothers 3D Movie Premier, all out FANDAMONIOUM on the Red Carpet!
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It was all out 'Fandamonioum' at the premier of Disney's “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience” in Hollywood last night. Over 100 screaming teenagers, winners of a Disney on line contest, lined the red carpet waiting to have a personal moment with the famous trio. During check-in, the lucky fans were given purple t-shirts, a grilled cheese sandwich courtesy of event sponsor Kraft, [...]
Cool, Calm and Collected at the 2009 Grammy Awards
February 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We watched the music awards show on and off, and only what appealed to the various tastes in our household. Coldplay's “Viva La Vida” was our top choice to win as many Grammys as it was nominated for. Of course, for my teenaged daughter the Jonas Brothers being denied the victory again – they were upset by Britney Spears at the VMA's – was a disappointment, especially loosing to someone she'd never heard off!
1984 LOS ANGELES OLYMPICS REVISITED
August 18, 2008 By 6 Comments
Sharing family stories and anecdotes with your children is the best way to keep those memories alive and pass them on to the next generation. Every four years, I have the opportunity to bring my family closer and relate the incredible experiences I had at the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles, California. I, along with 29,000 people, volunteered for the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, LAOOC, in exchange for the opportunity to be part of this historic XXIIIrd Olympiad.
