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2009 

TIME magazine created a list of their top 25 blogs of 2009. I only found it appropriate to re-blog it myself. It spans from housekeeping to politics to entertainment. If you haven't yet, you may want to check some of these out. Talking Points Memo The Huffington Post Lifehacker Metafilter The Da...
12/29/2009
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Avatar has been getting great reviews, and I'm anxious to see it. It's incredible that James Cameron waited so over a decade to make this film. Technology can do really amazing things. From the facial expressions, to the music, to the storyline, this is supposed to one big film. Have you had a ch...
12/28/2009
As noted in the OC Register...The Laguna Art Museum is presenting the first solo museum exhibit for Jeremy Fish, a San Francisco based artist.  He combines symbols, animals and hand gestures to comment on social and political events as well as popular culture. Fish has created a site-specific in...
12/27/2009
  As reported in the OC Register...The Pacific Symphony will feature "A Tchaikovsky Portrait" as part of its winter series. This is slated as a multimedia agenda including an actor, letters and video written and produced by music historian, Joseph Horowitz.  The show will look deep into the wells...
12/27/2009
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A fellow Active Rainer reminded me of a tradition I share with my family during the holidays. I take the time to write each one of my children letters about the year prior, a "report card" if you will. I highlight their strengths, weaknesses, the good, and the bad, and offer life tips and confide...
12/23/2009
Check out the new additions to Santa's team, Abby and Mischa! Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays, And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection! Warm Regards, Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GRI GREEN 2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors www.michaelcarusore...
12/22/2009
'We know what's good for you'...says the government. 'We can jam this through before the holidays, after late night secret meetings', says Speaker Pelosi.  Transparency? You must be kidding...that was just a campaign promise. The progressives in Congress want to have a 'Historic Moment' as they ...
12/22/2009
The snowstorm that has hit New England has closed roads, delayed flights, and closed businesses and schools. Snowfall totals are up to 20 inches. Will the snow stop holiday shoppers from being able to cross last minute gifts off their lists? So far the answer may be yes. Super Satuday wasn't so s...
12/20/2009
South County    ALISO VIEJO Nothing to report. DANA POINT  If you missed out last week, don't let it happen again! Come check out the 35th annual Boat Parade of Lights down in the Dana Point Harbor beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information visit http://danapointharbor.co...
12/17/2009
Caruso's OC Happenings ~ Central County CENTRAL COUNTY   COSTA MESA Piecemakers Country Store is hosting an old-fashioned hayride and Christmas caroling celebration this Friday and Sunday. Come out and make cookies, drink cider and ride the horses. For more information call 714-641-3112. FOUNTAIN...
12/17/2009