So today, I opened the fridge to make lunch and groaned. I know what's in there. I know there's fresh bread. I hard-boiled eggs for egg salad yesterday, so today, what did I have? Egg salad. I make good egg salad, so it's not like it was a terrible lunch, but I'm always wishing for something better. And I'm only thinking about it right at lunchtime, which is a huge problem! I need to be able to think this way before I go to the grocery store, but I never do. And that leaves me frustrated with a capital F!
Am I the only one who feels this way at lunchtime? I'm always looking for something new, tasty and easy! Most of all easy! I eat my fair share of turkey and tuna. I eat the occasional frozen meal and chicken breast sandwich. But I'm never excited about those choices. I want something different!
It doesn't have to be a sandwich. What do you like to eat for lunch? Do you have some secret recipe you could share with me? I'm desperate for something new! (I'll even share my egg salad recipe with you in trade!)
TCBY is offering mothers a free frozen yogurt (cup or cone) on Mother's Day, May 9th. TCBY yogurt is 98% fat free, so there's really no excuse not to treat yourself on Mother's Day!
I would call your favorite TCBY to make sure they're participating before you head out on Mother's Day though, just to be sure. You can search for locations here.
Hey everyone! It's been awhile I know and many of you may have forgotten about me already, but I'm going to try and be more diligent about updating my blog! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday! Be safe during your New Year's festivities!
I was somewhat familiar with Five For Fighting before listening to their new album, Slice. I own the band's America Town album, but didn't really follow their music after that. When I heard about this release, I was interested in hearing what they'd come up with next. The One2One Network sent me a digital copy of the album to review and I really enjoyed it.
I love John Ondrasik's piano rock sound and his ballads have always been so smooth. This album isn't any different. It has a beautiful, almost melancholic sound that I really enjoyed it. There more "Billy Joel" moments in this album than I remember in previous releases, and I prefer the band's original sound more, but they don't take away from the album's charm.
Here is the album's tracklisting: 1. Slice 2. Note To The Unknown Soldier 3. Tuesday 4. Chances 5. This Dance 6. Above The Timberline 7. Transfer 8. Hope 9. Story Of Your Life 10. Love Can't Change The Weather 11. Augie Nieto
I love the title and opening track, Slice. It is very reminiscent of the band's America Town in my opinion. It really speaks of our country and our American hearts. Such a great, uplifting track. I also really love the tracks Chances and Love Can't Change The Weather.
The greatest part of John Ondrasik's songwriting is his storytelling. His songs are always lovely stories of life and this album is full of them. It's a really wonderful album.
Here are some other links for the group you might be interested in:
I was immediately taken by Joshua Bell's new album, "At Home With Friends". It's a beautiful record. One2One gave me the opportunity to review this for my blog and I was thrilled! I hadn't heard much about Joshua Bell before, but once I saw the lineup of talents that would be performing with him, I knew this was going to be something special.
Check out this cast of performers!
Album Tracklisting (Originally performed by): I Loves You Porgy featuring Chris Botti, trumpet Come Again featuring Sting, vocals Oblivion featuring Carel Kraayenhof, bandoneon Cinema Paradiso featuring Josh Groban, vocals Para Tí featuring Tiempo Libre, various My Funny Valentine featuring Kristin Chenoweth, vocals Maybe So featuring Edgar Meyer Sam Bush and Mike Marshall, strings Grieg: Sonata No. 3 featuring Sergei Rachmaninoff (Zenph re-performance) Eleanor Rigby featuring Frankie Moreno, piano & vocals O, Cease Thy Maiden Fair featuring Nathan Gunn, baritone Il Postino featuring Carel Kraayenhof, bandoneon Left Hand Song featuring Regina Spektor, piano & vocals Chovendo Na Roseira featuring Dave Grusin, piano Look Away featuring Edgar Meyer, bass and Chris Thile, mandolin Variant Moods: Duet for Sitar & Violin featuring Anoushka Shankar, sitar I'll Take Manhattan featuring Marvin Hamlisch, piano
Isn't it so impressive?! Josh Groban, Sting, Chris Botti, Regina Spektor, Kristen Chenowith, Marvin Hamlisch and the list goes on!
Joshua Bell is a Grammy Award-winning violinist and this album is a series of duets (both vocal and instrumental) with some of today's most talented players and singers. I was blown away by the beauty of this album and its diversity of styles. Just fabulous.
Believe me when I say, this is not an album exclusively for classical music fans. I do not classify myself as one who listens to much classical music, or violin music for that matter. I really loved this album and think it will appeal to a wide variety of tastes.
I especially love My Funny Valentine, I Loves You Porgy and Il Postino. But the whole album is gorgeous. I don't think there's a bad track on the whole album.
This album really feels like a night "At Home With Friends"...really talented, musical friends! Wouldn't it be lovely to have a life full of musical friends you could just call over for a night of music? Joshua Bell, in a way, gives us this opportunity. He really does take us to a place that feels like we're a part of the magic. It's wonderful.
When the One2One Network offered me the opportunity to review Harry Connick, Jr.'s new album, Your Songs, I jumped at the chance. I've always been a fan of his. I love his sultry New Orleans draw and the smooth, sexy sound of his voice.
Your songs is a diverse collection of covers. He covers songs by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis Presley and many others. Here's a tracklist: Album Tracklisting (Originally performed by): All The Way (Frank Sinatra) Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel) Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley) And I Love Her (The Beatles) (They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters) Besame Mucho The Way You Look Tonight First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack) Your Song (Elton John) Some Enchanted Evening And I Love You So (Don McLean) Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett) Smile (Charlie Chaplin) Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)
I especially love his covers of All The Way, Besame Mucho and Smile. His voice is so smooth and lush. Just lovely and perfect for these songs.
This album is such a nice listen. Perfect for the background of a dinner party or for long summer drives (or fall ones!) If you're a fan of this crooning style, I think you'll definitely enjoy this.
This album is just what it's titled! It's a collection of your songs. Songs just for you that you already love! If you're anything like me, you'll be singing along in no time!
Here's a few links to give you even more Harry Connick, Jr. goodness!
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