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If you have nothing planned for this upcoming Labor Day weekend, then why not head to Fillmore and jump on board the Fillmore & Western Railway for a good old fashioned murder mystery.  “The Murder of The Bugle Boys of Company C” takes you back to 1942, when the leader of the “big band” is making his way to his next USO show.  On the way there, there is a murder.  Do you think you can solve it?  If so, get out some old period clothes, get aboard the train and start sleuthing. 

This murderous adventure begins Saturday, September 4th.  You should be all aboard by no later than 6:30pm, or the train will depart without you.  It will take you less than 45 minutes from The Colony Townhomes to get to the railway station, so don’t be late. 

Former SNL alum, Jimmy Fallon will be the host of the Emmy Awards, airing this Sunday, August 29, 2010 on NBC.  This will be the first time Fallon has hosted the Emmy’s and has declared five rules for keeping the show going.  Fallon will be an excellent host, his witty nature will keep things lively for sure.  My favorite category for any of the awards show is the Outstanding ComedySeries.  This year’s nominees are deserving of walking away with the gold statuette.  Out of the list, two are my all time favorites, Glee and 30 Rock.  For me it’s going to be a tough one to choose, but I am thinking that Glee will walk away with top honor in this category.

Here is the full list of all the nominees in the Oustanding Comedy Series category:

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Modern Family

30 Rock

Nurse Jackie

Glee

The Office

Which show do you think will win?  Share your thoughts here on the blog.   

A friend of mine asked me, if you were 16 again, what would you say to youself for future reference?  Hmm, I really had to think about this one.  As I haven’t been 16 for a long time!  After a while of trying to think back that far, I came up with a list of things that I would say.  Number one on my list was, “What on earth possessed you to get a perm?” and second,  “Do you really think those jeans are flattering?”  Yes, I am a child of the 80’s.  So, now I have been asking everyone what they would say and have been given varying answers.  I have constructed a poll with some of these answers, take this poll and let me know what you would say?

I was really excited when Legoland in Carlsbad opened in 1999.  I lived in San Clemente at the time, so we were only 30 minutes away from the park.  Since then, Legoland has expanded to over 50 rides and now has a water park and an aquarium.  It’s a fun day out for everyone, not just the kids. Right now Legoland is offering a discount on it’s tickets, until September 6, 2010.  This is a deal you can’t afford to miss.  Check out the deals here.   

There are some news shows that are coming this Fall, that have peaked my interest, really, like I need to watch MORE television!  I am glad to see William Shatner back in a comedy role.  He is starring in S#*! My Dad Says.  A new comedy based on a Twitter feed that was started by comedy writer Justin Halpern.  It all began as a place to write down the things that Halpern’s own father would say, which eventually took off, turned into a best selling book and now a sitcom, that is scheduled to air, Thursday’s at 8:30pm on CBS. 

Autism is a very real condition that affects thousands of children every year.  Unfortunatley, there is no known cure for autism and scientists are still trying to figure out it’s cause.  Some say, it could be environmental, others say it could be hereditary, but there is no definitive answer.  On October 16, 2010 at Hansen Dam Park in Sylmar, Logan’s Run for Autism Awareness is a 10k, 5k and a 1k trail run.  The proceeds from this event will go the autism research, education and to support those families who have a loved one with autism.  The race begins at 8:00am, so don’t be late.  

Elizabeth Gilbert’s, New York Times bestseller, Eat Pray Love comes out this Friday, August 13, 2010.  Julia Roberts looks charming as the lead character, Liz, who goes through a bitter divorce and then finds herself on the road to rediscovery, via, India, Italy and Bali.  Three countries, I might add, I wouldn’t mind having a major crisis in. 

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Fatigue and sleepiness is a problem for several people and it is often caused by things we haven’t considered as potential issues.  If there is one feeling that I dislike, it’s the feeling of not getting enough sleep.  Tossing and turning all night long is not my most favorite thing to do.  Here are some reasons as to why you might be depriving yourself of a good nights sleep.

• Dehydration
• Too much caffeine
• Depression
• Not eating right
• Diabetes
• Sleep Apnea

Not drinking so much coffee and eating right are just a couple small steps to better sleep. If you think it may be something else, consult your doctor as he or she would best be able to help you get back to a better night of sleep.

 

Regardless of your healthy regime, even if it is a brief run up the stairs to your apartment, eating better can improve your health in the short- and long-term. And checking out magazines aimed at certain exercise mentalities (Think Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Yoga Journal, Fit Pregnancy) is usually a good bet to find some of these good-for-all health tips. 

One new trend, which I had never heard, but after doing some research into it, became curious about it.  A flexitarian is one who is still an omnivore (like all humans), but who has opted to eat less meat than a traditional omnivore. You have the option to still eat red meat or chicken, but instead of eating it every night of the week, you might only eat it twice a week, and the rest of your diet is vegetables. As most protein in your diet is not digested before leaving your body, cutting down on it will not detract too terribly from your nutritional needs, but will leave you with room for more fiber and antioxidants from the additional vegetables. You should even experience lowered cholesterol and blood pressure from the reduction of red meat. 

This might be something that you would want to try sometime.  It’s a healthy option, without excluding meat all together.

When Big Brother first started 12 seasons ago, I watched it and thought that for a reality show it was pretty good.  As the seasons progressed, the contestants became more and more sneaky, underhanded and positively vile!  So, I quit watching, until now.  I don’t know why I have started watching it again, it’s on 3 nights a week and it’s obvious I don’t have much of a life!   After last night’s outburst from Andrew and his subsequent ousting from the house, it was again obvious that this show hasn’t gotten any better, in terms of picking contestants who can hold a civil conversation without it turning into a shouting match.  I have no idea who will win this season, but whoever it is, is going to have to bring their A game!

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