http://www.bloggingcrap.com a blog to share my day, thoughts, views, stories and ideas...basically, my crap Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:36:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On my excursion to the Beverly Center shopping mall today I was reminded that it's the most wonderful time of the year. The multitude of posters on every available wall was prompting me to make my visit to see Santa Claus. Oh, I'm not talking about your average ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/12/only-in-hollywood/ I choose not to eat or wear animals.* When I purchase clothing, shoes or accessories, I carefully read the label to be sure that ALL the materials are man-made. If I see any traces of leather or fur, it immediately goes back on the shelf. So ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/11/faux-fur-buyers-beware/ The hubby & I are planning to attend DK's Poker Tournament at PubCon, D as a player and me as the cheering rail bird. As part of the entry process we have been asked to write a blog about our favorite charity, which I think is a wonderful idea. ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/11/cystic-fibrosis-foundations/ We could not hold out any longer.  Pizza Fusion open its doors a few of weeks ago.  Surprisingly,  it has taken D & I this long to check it out. [caption id="attachment_263" align="alignnone" width="221" caption="Pizza Fusion in West Hollywood is now open!"][/caption] Pizza Fusion offers fresh and organic foods and an earth ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/10/new-pizza-joint-in-town/ Yesterday, the hubby and I decided to have lunch at the grand opening of a new vegetarian restaurant, The Veggie Grill. Considering there isn't an over abundance of vegetarian restaurants in Hollywood (yes, it's hard to believe), we had high hopes. Since The Veggie Grill is conveniently located ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/09/new-vegetarian-restaurant-the-veggie-grill/ Last night Deutsch and I decided to take part in the march against Prop 8. In the last U.S. election, Californians voted to pass Proposition 8. In short, this Prop bans the right for same-sex marriages. Now if I have my facts correct, yesterday the Supreme Court ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/05/hollywood-prop-8-protest-march/ Day 7 Breakfast: Veggie Quiche Cups V8 Low Sodium Veggie Juice Coffee w/ FF Milk Morning Snack: Mozzarella Stick Lunch: Green Salad w/ Green Goddess Dressing Afternoon Snack: Roasted Chickpeas Dinner: Left-Over Soy Beef & Bean Chili Dessert: Mocha Ricotta Exercise: Walked 4.6 miles to the bank and movie theatre. Saw "He's Just Not That Into You". It was okay. I ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/02/south-beach-diet-phase-1-day-714/ Day 6 Breakfast: Veggie Quiche Cups To Go (egg beaters, spinach & asparagus) V8 Low Sodium Veggie Juice Coffee w/ Fat-Free Milk Morning Snack: 1 Reduced-Fat Colby/Cheddar Cheese Stick Lunch: Butter Beans, Arugula and Spinach Salad w/ Green Goddess Dressing Sugar-Free Cherry Creamsicle Afternoon Snack: Oops! Missed this one. My bad. Dinner: Left-over Buttermilk Salmon Chowder Dessert: Peanut Butter Cup Exercise: 4 Mile walk up ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/02/south-beach-diet-phase-1-day-614/ Apologies for my lack of description for my Day 5 post yesterday. Usually I finish up & publish my day's post at night before I go to bed. Last night I was distracted by the not-so-riveting white Bentley L.A. slow car chase, not driven by Chris Brown*, then ... http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/02/another-car-chase-in-la/ Day 5 Breakfast: Scrambled Egg Beaters w/ Soy Bacon Strip Vegetable Juice Coffee w/ Fat-Free Milk Morning Snack: Celery w/ Peanut Butter Lunch: Greek Salad Afternoon Snack: Mozzarella Cheese Stick Dinner: Buttermilk Salmon Chowder (had a picture, but D said it didn't do this yummy dish any justice) Dessert: Peanut Butter Cup Exercise: 60 Minute Pilates http://www.bloggingcrap.com/2009/02/south-beach-diet-phase-1-day-514/