Thomas Crown Affair
One of the classiest films I've seen (and still watch!) plays the chic-est soundtrack. Here's a selection of my favorites with titles created from my recollection of scenes.
View ArticleGet a grip. RIPP!
Here's another not so commercial artist Virgil introduced me to years ago. I have 3 other friends, all music "connoissuers" who are also great fans. The Rippington's sound is hip. I love them...
View ArticleThe World is Flat
Aug 9, 2006. IN THE MAKING. This is my way of driving myself to finish reading books!!!! "World" is a thick one, so may take me longer than usual. Aug. 13, 2006 "World" has 473 pages and I'm on page...
View ArticleLISTS TO LIVE BY: for everything that matters
I found this in 3 collections four years ago. There is a 4th, apparently, when I browsed the net for images, another collection for married couples and possibly others. The collection is my occasional...
View ArticleRandom Acts of Kindness (from the collection: Lists to Live By)
(with edits) To find peace and fulfillment..... 1. Let someone cut in front of you. 2. Send a Thank You note. 3. Take a bag of groceries to someone in need. 4. Volunteer. 5. Give a larger tip...
View Article20 Ways to Relax (from the collection: Lists to Live By)
As it is a weekend, this is my state of mind. I wonder what you think of this...... 20 Ways to Relax (with edits) 1. Watch the sunrise (my take: rise early on weekends, drink your favourite coffee or...
View ArticleBridges of Madison County
Aug 19, 2006 This book is a little surprising to me.It's a touching account of finding true love in middle-age and though I had reservations in the beginning, I eventually connected. I took it from the...
View ArticleSting
This is a nice collection of songs by Sting. He sings and collaborates his old tunes in various languages. It's also acoustic so adds a new texture to his great
View ArticleEmma
Emma Woodhouse is wealthy, charming, quite a young lady who's self deluded about her self appointed talent for reading people and planning love matches. Her well intentioned “interference” to better...
View ArticleKite Runner
(*) It's a stunning, evocative, heartwrenching novel about loyalty, suffering, guilt, redemption and love. (*) An educational account of the political, religious turmoil and the long standing class...
View ArticleA Time of Testing
Dear all, We have been sharing views and reflections about the Philippines and its convoluted political state. I want to share this article from a respected church and thought leader in the country....
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