... because two days after I attended the world premiere of their new concert film, my ears are STILL ringing. But I'm getting ahead of myself. This week, I found myself in the enviable position of being invited to TWO simultaneous red carpet events. The fact that this largess has nothing to do with...

California is a state with problems. Our $42 billion dollar budget deficit is so ginormous that it has overshadowed the news of other states in similar financial straits. (Of course, the fact that our dysfunctional Constitutional process that makes it impossible to pass tax hikes without a super-maj...

This month, I'm kicking off a new series of posts here at SoCal Mom and at my review site, SoCal Stuff. The occasion: The imminent end of the lease on my beloved Volvo C60. I have until the end of June to make a decision to either purchase the Volvo -- or move into another vehicle. Overall, I've bee...

We got tickets for last night's performance of Eric Idle's new 'staged reading' play called What About Dick? OMG! My face hurt from laughing so much! It was fantabulous! With all my favorite... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...

708.- BBQ à BB Saison 2 en Seine-et-Marne dans la jolie contrée de Beton Bazoches - Beton quoi ?!? - à 83 km de Paris soit 1h20 de route en partant de la Porte de Versailles. Alors le plan c'est on se rejoint à Saint Augustin avec Catherine et MlleSand dimanche de bon matin, puis on retrouv...

We had a wonderful time down in Laguna. Photos are up on Flickr, and a full report will be posted soon. Thanks to everyone who wished us a happy anniversary - it was great! We came back to preparations for another gymnastics meet, hosted by our team. Megan had to come to workout early again, which m...

888. Douze ans après les manipulation du tristement célèbre trader qui a provoqué la faillite de la plus prestigieuse banque anglaise, la Barings, la Société Générale a révélé au monde entier qu'elle avait son Nick Leeson. En effet un trader parisien qui avait travaillé au Back Office et...