Book Review, Non Fiction, Review, Self-Help

Book Review: ‘The Five Truths About Work-Life Balance’, by Jae Ellard

About the Author After years in senior communication roles crafting content for executives, Jae collapsed from stress-related adrenal fatigue. This life-altering experience propelled her to research human behavior, neuroscience, mindfulness, and organizational relationship systems. In 2008, Jae founded Simple Intentions and developed the Mindful Life™ Program, which includes four group coaching workshops to generate reflection,… Read More Book Review: ‘The Five Truths About Work-Life Balance’, by Jae Ellard

Brand, Desk Accessories, Kate Spade, Product Review, Review

Product Review: ‘Le Pavillion’ Tumbler by Kate Spade

I love most of the designs I have up to now spotted, over the last few years, on the Kate Spade website.  Alongside the ‘This Just In’ sticky note set, which I recently I reviewed, I purchased a ‘Le Pavillion’ white polka dot on black background insulated tumbler, which comes with a bright pink straw. … Read More Product Review: ‘Le Pavillion’ Tumbler by Kate Spade

Music Review, Rock, World

Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’

Have you ever had mango? Then surely you have your own experiences with its seed. When I think of a mango seed, I see myself holding one after having eaten the delicious flesh around it. It’s both a sad sight – the mango is finished! – as well as one filled with the promise of… Read More Music Review: Mangoseed – ‘Basquiat’

Music Review, Rock

Music Review: Ras Xix – ‘Ras Xix’

From Singapore and currently living in Austin (Texas), Ras Xix released his self-titled full length albumon May 1 of this year. When listening to the album’s multidimensional and complex sounds, it is sometimes hard to believe that all 11 songs were written, arranged, sung, and produced by Ras Xix, and that he played most of… Read More Music Review: Ras Xix – ‘Ras Xix’

Music Review

Music Review: Monks of Mellonwah – ‘Turn The People’

Monks give me the urge to confess, so here goes. When I first saw the name of the band and that of their debut album, Turn the People, I thought it was going I was going to be listening to an album of sermons by monks from the Monastery of Mellonwah meant to turn people… Read More Music Review: Monks of Mellonwah – ‘Turn The People’

Movie Review, Review, The M0vie Blog, The X-files, The X-Files, TV, TV Review, X-files

The M0vie Blog’s Review of “The X-Files: I Want to Believe”

The M0vie Blog has probably a lot on their plate and just like other bloggers **coughsmecoughs*, hasn’t yet had the time to review the new season of The X-Files.  But thankfully there is still a review for, oh, every single other episode of the show AND both movies, so I think I’ll be OK for… Read More The M0vie Blog’s Review of “The X-Files: I Want to Believe”

Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Review, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘The War of Words’, by Amy Neftzger {and Giveaway!}

About the author Amy Neftzger is the author of fiction books for both adults and children.  She has also been published in business and academic journals, as well as literary publications. A few of her favorite things include traveling, books, movies, art, the Oxford comma, and gargoyles. About the book Sometimes there’s no better way… Read More Book Review: ‘The War of Words’, by Amy Neftzger {and Giveaway!}

DVD Review, Music DVD, Review

Music DVD Review: Motown – The DVD

Fifty-one years ago, Berry Gordy founded Motown, and music has never quite been the same – in an excellent kind of way, of course. From Marvin Gaye to Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five, to Smokey Robinson and The Temptations, Motown has brought us some memorable artists. And with the magic of television, Motown was… Read More Music DVD Review: Motown – The DVD

Music Review, Review

Music Review: True Groove Records – ‘Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics’

New York City’s True Groove Records is releasing yet another worthwhile record in May of this year. Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics features a gamut of tracks which, while they can be perhaps lazily (or ignorantly?) all filed under “Latin music”, each have many features that make they each quite distinctive. Produced by Tomás… Read More Music Review: True Groove Records – ‘Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics’

Maeve's Monthly Movie Review, Movie Review, Review

Sahar’s Blog Presents: Maeve’s Monthly Movie Review

It’s wedding season!  We have been lucky enough to be invited to a few again this year for which I am incredibly grateful.  I love weddings!  They mark the beginning of a marriage, of another family being created and, hopefully, contributing to making the community stronger than without it. It comes as no surprise then… Read More Sahar’s Blog Presents: Maeve’s Monthly Movie Review