Go see it...

I had the pleasure of seeing this movie last night at a cute theatre in Dallas called "The Magnolia." The movie is about a man that spends his life (from little boy up to adulthood) to find a girl he befriends, which he believes to be his "true love." No, it's not a sappy movie. And no, it's not a chick flick. You see the struggles of orphans in India, in the slums and those that abuse these young, vulnerable children. A powerful movie worth checking out.

In September I baked birthday cupcakes for the homie, E.
From front to back- lemon, red velvet, black bottom.

Check him out and support him at:
Tru Gallery
5221 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Apple Pickin'

After years of wanting to go apple picking, I finally had a crew to go with . On Saturday we loaded the car and headed east to Oak Glen. I was so happy when we were exiting the freeway. From the freeway exit we had to drive 11 miles up, and we made it to Riley's Farm, only to see a sign stating "U-Pick- Closed". Oh mama no! But the area was so cute that it didn't phase me. We drove and walked around, saw animals, namely llamas. First stop, we got apple cider donuts and hot apple cider, yum. The air was crisp and fresh, the trees were all different shades, very peaceful. Our second stop lead us to this village; since there was no parking in the lot we took a detour around onto what can best be described as the "dirt-damn-near-death-road", good times. Here are a few images of the outing:

thanks, good to know.


say word.


selling packaging popcorn as snowman poop? hustlin'.

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10 Thoughts on Whole Living

1. Allow yourself to experience the first delicious moments of morning. Wake up slowly. 2. Live in tune with your body; there is no single portrait of health. 3. Deep renewal comes from resetting your rhythms. 4. Your energy doesn't run out- it gets blocked. Find ways to free your flow. 5. Bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. Keep yours moving. 6. Positive change aligns with your deepest values. 7. With each challenge comes new growth. Engage in rewarding efforts. 8. Share your strengths- and be open to others' gifts. 9. There is no substitute for rest. Get plenty. 10. Surrender your need to control; let yourself be amazed.

A cut-out from my March 2006 body + soul magazine

Last night I had a dinner party. Theme: Fall Harvest. The Fall is such a yummy season; browns and oranges, peaches and yams, cool breezes and hot tea, men and scarves (or rather men rockin' scarves).

The dinner went great! I am really blessed to have such beautiful friends that are all talented in an array of things. We ate, sipped, laughed, conversed, played games and had seconds.

The menu:
Appetizers:
Tomatillo Salsa with Chips
Wine almond crusted cheese with Crackers, Strawberries and Grapes

Main Meal:
Corn Chowder
Turkey Salisbury Steaks
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Rosemary Chicken
Candied Yams
Salmon Croquettes with Garlic Paprika Dip
Macaroni 'n Cheese
French Baguette
Baby field greens with Cranberry Walnut Dressing

Desserts:
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Sooooo, my digi-cam was hella MIA and I did not get to take pics of the table. When it was found there was not much to take a picture of, which definitely is a good sign.

Also, I'd seen a wish tree in a foreign flick. When me and sis were in Pasadena one day going to Laemelle's, I saw all these wish trees and was excited; we contributed by adding our wishes to one of the trees. Come to find out it's a Yoko Ono project. I was inspired by that and decided to create one for the party. This one would not only be a wish but also a thank tree.



To read about the Pasadena Wish Trees go to:
http://imaginepeace.com/news/archives/670

Gratitude
Grat"i*tude\ n. The state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness

Don't let the fourth Thursday of November be the only day you give thanks. Appreciate the people in your life, all you have, all you can give, kind gestures- everyday.

When in Brooklyn...

Grab some brunch at Solomon's Porch Cafe. I visited the cozy spot on a late Sunday morning with the fam. The place is colorful and artsy. Every dish that made it to the table was good. Such a great vibe and old school Mary J. played in the background.

Solomon's Porch Cafe
307 STUYVESANT AVE (corner of Halsey St)
BROOKLYN, NY 11233
(718) 919-8001
http://www.myspace.com/solomonsporchcafe

...with a glass of merlot

One of my favorite songs. If you don't happen to have this album in your collection, cop it. The original Funkadelic version is just as fresh...

Nutella loves you. For real.

So maybe you don't have time to make a crepe, here is a quick recipe that will still make you say... ooh la la

ºFrozen waffle (I would recommend Van's Natural Multi-grain)
ºNutella (however much or little your heart desires)
ºFresh sliced strawberries (preferably organic or grown non-sprayed)

*Toast waffle and top with nutella then strawberries.