Monthly Archives: January 2010

The “R” Word – Retired: It’s Been 3 Months

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Sandy

Like most of the kids I knew, I started working when I was in High School and continued thru colleges and relocations. After my latest job, 10 years with an internet company, I decided to give away the alarm clock. … Continue reading →

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Chaka Khan

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Sandy

I seem to be going thru a stage where I’m admiring “longevity”. Artists, entertainers, anyone who just keeps going (like that obnoxious TV bunny).  I look at people of a certain age and think, “still doing good work, still chasing”. … Continue reading →

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Astrology: Full Moon Rising

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Sandy

Regardless of the stories about full Moons and what they do to people, we won’t necessarily grow fangs or act out at the sight of the silver orb at 10:18PM Pacific Time on Friday January 29, 2010.  A full Moon … Continue reading →

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Damages* Still Jaded, Still Great

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Sandy

The 3rd season of “Damages”  begins tonight, Monday January 25. I’m sure there will be a brand new scenario involving a new set of evil machinations – I will love it. This TV show, on the FX channel, will again … Continue reading →

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Astrology – Moving Planets

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Sandy

Last week, Jupiter, the planet of expansion and luck,  moved into the creative sign of Pisces for the next 12 months –  artistic types should have a good time. “More” is always best with this planet, so just be careful … Continue reading →

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August and Denzel!

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Sandy

August Wilson’s Pulitzer prize winning play, “Fences”, is scheduled for a Broadway revival this April. Not only am I excited about seeing another one of his brilliant pieces of theater – but it will also star DENZEL!  (Mr Washington is … Continue reading →

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“Passing Strange” – Spike Lee and PBS

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Sandy

Yes, I love PBS.  They seem to keep the art of the “documentary” alive with their programs: American Masters, Great Performances, American Experience etc. This week, the filmed version of the play, “Passing Strange” is coming to the Great Performances … Continue reading →

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Sam Cooke * PBS

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Sandy

Coming to a local Public Television Station near you this week is a new documentary about Sam Cooke (January 1931 – December 1964). The contribution of the legendary singer/song writer will be explored in the PBS “American Masters” series “Sam … Continue reading →

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About Darfur, Still

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Sandy

“The Save Darfur Coalition” is an alliance of over 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations whose mission is to raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to mobilize a unified response to the atrocities that threaten … Continue reading →

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DVD: Children of Men

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Sandy

The movie, “Children of Men”,  is set 20 years into the future.  Women are no longer able to bring a fetus to full term and a 17 year old, the youngest person in the world, dies suddenly which brings universal … Continue reading →

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