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Archive for October, 2007

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Dare to walk the Plank of the Queen Mary



The Grim Reaper and his monster fiends are back from the crypt searching for blood as they stalk the mortals who dare to walk the haunted halls of the Queen Mary in Long Beach.  Are you up for a creapy walk through the House of Hallucinations?  Can you stomach the Corridors of Carnage?

The Queen Mary "Ship of Terror" has been transformed into Southern California's scariest mazes.  Who knows what is lurking below?  ...

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

24 Hour Doctor Room Service



Here is a service that hopefully you will not need to use.  Old fashioned doctors that make house (or shall we say hotel) calls.  Everyone who travels extensively has found themselves needing a doctor at some time.

When you are in a strange city and not feeling well the last thing you want to do is drive around looking for an urgent care facility and then sit in a waiting room ...

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Stretch into Yoga



Yoga is one of my more favourite forms of exercise.  It empowers both the mind and the body.  After each session of yoga, I find my mind relaxed and my body rejuvenated.  The power of yoga is that it combines meditation and relaxation with breathing and stretching.  Yoga works your core (your tummy that likes to slouch and puff out) and tones the body.  Once you start you will find ...

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Puccini's la Boheme



La Boheme will be playing at Orange County Performing Art Center for four performances on October 24th adn October 28th and Nobember 1st and 3rd.  LA Boheme is a beautiful love story staged in Paris on Christmas  eve.

I am not much of an opera fan, however I love the music for La Boheme.

If you are interested in getting tickets go to www.operapacific.org or call 1-800-OPERA.

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Wicked at the Pantages Theater



Wicked, the Broadway Musical is based on Gregory Maguire's book. The musical tells the story of the two witches, Glinda the Good witch of the East,  who is oh so Popular and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, who is as green and steamed as an artichoke.

My husband and I saw the show last night at the Pantages Theater and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The musical tells the tale about the unlikely friendship between ...

Friday, October 12th, 2007

Pianist Omar Akram to give Free Concert



Composer, pianist and world traveller Omar Akram will be performing at Borders, 3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa on Saturday, October 13 th at 7 p.m.  His third album Secret Journey was recently released.  Admission is free.

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Oreo Pizza?????



Yes, you have read the header correctly.  Domino's Pizza has debuted the all new Oreo Pizza.  Everyone loves pizza right?  Apparently not so.  The Oreo Pizza is not stacking up.

As a child I loved Oreos.  I would split the cookie apart, savoring the creamy icinig filling.  However that was years ago and I can no longer remember the last time I had an Oreo.

Over the past decade Oreos have received their ...

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Pho 99 Noodle and Grill



One of the advantages of living in Southern California is the selection of ethnic food.  Little Saignon, in Westminister it's selection of Vietanmese restaurants.  Depending on your palate you can choose between restaurants serving food indigenous to the Northern or Southern areas of Vietnam.

If you do not want to go to Westminister, you can visit Pho 99 Noodle and Grill on Harbor Blvd.  The restuarant serves various dishes on beds ...

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

A Perfect Pairing:Cole Haan and Soles4Souls



Typical of most women, I own numerous pairs of shoes.  I probably have three pairs of pink shoes in varying shades.  I truly enjoy matching my shoes to my wardrobe.  At the office my nickname is Jackie O, which I consider to be the best compliment you could give a women.  She was a lady who embraced style and dignity.

One of my more comfortable shoes are a pair of Cole Haans.  They ...

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Reel Beauty Moments



Do you have all the right makeup sitting in your drawer, but you are not quite sure what to do with it?  Do not despair, you are not alone.  Most women are not quite sure how to apply their makeup properly.

Fortunately for you Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza and Clinque are teaming up to teach you how to apply your makeup properly and discover new colors and looks. Makeovers can often ...