Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell has been in the spotlight since he was 14 years old. Crazy! Now, 20 years and 30 original albums later, Joshua has the public’s attention like no other classical violinist of his time, captivating audiences worldwide. He’s a soloist, chamber musician, orchestra leader and he’s earned countless awards and honors […]
Archives for October 2009
Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt
I love Fiber One yogurt. Vanilla is my favorite flavor. It’s sweet and creamy, and has only 50 calories. More importantly, it has 5 grams of fiber in one serving. How many yogurt brands can say that? None. Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt is the only leading nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams […]
Trident Layers Gum
You know, I’m usually pretty traditional when it comes to the gum I like to chew. I tend to stick to Spearmint, Peppermint, Wintergreen, etc., so when Trident gave me the opportunity to try their new Trident Layers gum, I thought it would be a good way to experiment with some new flavors. The two […]
Time to think about your holiday cards!
Yes, I know. It’s only October, but the holidays will be here before you know it! I always say I’ll order mine early, and this year I vow to actually follow through with that. I have a Tiny Prints gift certificate from earlier this year that I’ll be taking full advantage of. They have some […]
Five for Fighting: Slice [review]
I’ve been a fan of Five for Fighting since I first heard ‘Superman’ back in 2000. While it was written and released well before 9/11, “Superman” became a sort of anthem of healing for the nation, and has endeared singer/songwriter John Ondrasik to the survivors and families of those lost in that tragedy, as well […]
The Cirque du Soleil Banana Shpeel show!
I’ve always wanted to go to a Cirque du Soleil show. I remember the first time I was introduced to them, when I watched a special presentation they prepared for the Academy Awards years ago. I was downright impressed. The performers are incredibly talented, and the shows are always dramatic and unique. Cirque du Soleil’s […]