TJ MAXX, Airdates, & More

Hello out there!

I recently attended two standout screenings:

Sean Penn’s Into the Wild was an unexpected adventure. The film is based on the true life story of Christopher McCandless. Apparently I was living under a rock when his story was in the press, so the film was full of surprises for me. Aside from a slow section towards the middle, it was an inspiring and insightful journey. Hal Holbrook was amazing in this film. I am reading the book now.

Adam Rifkin’s Look is an art house-y high concept film with a lot of commercial appeal (sans stars). Shot entirely from the point of view of security cameras, the film follows several interweaving story lines over the course of a week. Look is a film about the things that people do when they don’t know they’re being watched. This film doesn’t miss a beat. Loved it!

I liked these films because they manage to be funny, raw, disturbing, and thought provoking- without taking sides.

Thank you for your Jeanne sightings! What would I do without you? Yes, my TJ Maxx Commercial is running and I was on Dharma and Greg last week. I always appreciate your support and caring. I was thrilled to know that the TJ Maxx spot is airing during the Oprah show. Ah, one step closer to Oprah! Here are some more listings:

Sun. Oct. 14
10:00 PM
MAX
Lethal Weapon 4
Tue. Oct. 16
1:00 AM
TNT
Without a Trace
Nickel and Dimed: Part 2
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I’ve been getting offers to do martial arts stuff lately and, sadly,I have a rotator cuff injury right now. I’m in physical therapy working hard to regain my strength. I can’t wait to get back out there.

Meanwhile, my gym is still broadcasting the Food channel. The other day, they took it a step further. An open vodka bar, pizza, sushi, and other workout reversing delights greeted me on my way out. Those little devils!

Life is good. I am happily busy while finding time to savor the simple pleasures in life. Recent highlights: Stomping on grapes in a Santa Barbara vineyard, and exploring Solvang for the first time. Girl’s night out went sour when we stopped by bar Nineteen 12 at the Beverly Hills Hotel (where photo taking and enjoying yourself are strictly prohibited). Luckily we escaped to Opera, where a private table of endless cocktails awaited us as we danced the night away.

I’ve also been serving on the board of a new non-profit charity group called LEAP. Ladies for Empowerment, Altruism and Philanthropy. Our goal is to empower women by providing human and financial resources to incubate and enhance female owned enterprises and public benefit non-profits in all stages of development. I am excited about the limitless possibilities! It is a gift to start an organization from the ground up.