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The Summer Girl – Andrea Boeshaar

Jena has been working her way through college, determined not to graduate with a pile of bills waiting for her. Consequently, it has taken a her a long time – a semester here and there, taking time off to earn money for the next round, then back to school. Now in her late twenties and with only a few semesters left to go, it’s time again to find a summer job. A sweet elderly lady in her church recommends that she apply to work as a summer girl for a wealthy lawyer, taking care of his daughters. She goes to … Continue reading →

What a Girl Wants (2003)

Amanda Bynes stars as Daphne Reynolds, a girl who has grown up without a father. Her mother (Kelly Preston) tells her a wonderful story on her birthday every year, of a dashing man who swept her off her feet and they were married by the chieftain of a Bedouin tribe, but were unable to stay together because his family disapproved. All Daphne has of her father is a picture. She’s never seen him and he never knew she existed. Daphne misses having a father. Whenever she sees a daughter with her father, she feels the lack. Finally, she decides to … Continue reading →

Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

As is frequently the case, the first movie is the best. “Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl” is the movie that started a whole pirate craze, and for good reason – this movie is funny, romantic, adventurous, and just a little scary. When Elizabeth Swann was just a young girl, she and her father were out on a ship and came upon another vessel that had been destroyed by pirates. They rescued a young boy named Will from that wreck and helped him apprentice with a blacksmith in town. Years have gone by, and Elizabeth (Keira … Continue reading →

The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

At the end of “The Jungle Book,” we saw Mowgli lured into the Man Village by a beautiful girl with large brown eyes. As we begin “The Jungle Book 2,” we find that her name was Shanti, and she and her family have taken Mowgli in and given him a home. Shanti’s parents have done everything they can to make him feel more comfortable and welcome, and her little brother Ranjan practically worships him, but despite all this, Mowgli still misses his jungle life. It doesn’t make it any easier that he’s forbidden to cross the river – his new … Continue reading →

Eloise at the Plaza (2003)

Young actress Sofia Vassilieva appears in her first movie as Eloise, a six-year-old girl who lives at the plaza with her nanny while her mother works, which is often. Every employee at the plaza knows her, fears her, and some of them even love her, but not so Mr. Salomone, the concierge (Jeffrey Tambor). Charged with keeping peace at the hotel and maintaining its five star status, Mr. Salomone cringes every time he sees Eloise in the lobby, which is often. Too exuberant to stay in her hotel room, Eloise makes daily rounds of all the floors, visiting the guests, … Continue reading →

Fundraising

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Fundraising is an excellent way for organizations to raise much needed capital. We’ve all been subjected to fundraising in one form or another. We get requests in the mail and on the phone. Our children sell items for school and who doesn’t love Girl Scout cookies? A challenge for these organizations is keeping fundraising fresh and not putting too much of a burden on those who support them. I don’t know anyone who likes getting telemarketing calls at home, especially when registered on the Do Not Call List. Yes, charitable organizations and political groups are exempt from DNC rules, but … Continue reading →

Disney’s Plans to Broaden its Appeal

I’ve written a lot about the Disney Princess culture, and how it’s experienced some backlash lately. Though Disney makes truckloads of money off its Princess brand, it also takes a hit from the brand due to how alienating it supposedly is for boys. While Disney is in the midst of expanding its Princess line, adding a larger fairy tale section and brand new Pixie Hollow to the Magic Kingdom, it’s also got some elaborate plans to draw young male interest. Some of these plans are already in place. For a few years now the Hollywood Studios at Disney World has … Continue reading →

Rihanna to Appear on Oprah and Ben to Never Appear on “Dateline” Again

Rihanna has yet to speak publicly about the battering she allegedly took at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. However, sources say the singer is now ready to dish about her recent attack with… Oprah Winfrey. Look Magazine is reporting that the talk show queen has secretly been counseling the Umbrella hitmaker since devoting an entire show to dating violence. During the episode, which aired a few weeks ago, Winfrey urged the R&B star to take some time alone to clear her mind, and urged her not to reconcile with Brown until both received professional help. Now, here’s the … Continue reading →

Lance Armstrong Defies Odds Again

The words “super” and “sperm” come to mind right about now. If you haven’t already heard cycling champ Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend Anna Hansen are expecting their first child together. Ordinarily, this type of star baby news would garner a few lines under the “milestones” portion of celebrity rags, but not with Armstrong. The uber athlete, who won seven straight Tour de France crowns after battling testicular cancer, is back on the front page of major publications because of his superior swimmers. According to Armstrong’s handlers, the superhuman cyclist, who has the lung capacity of a whale, has defied … Continue reading →

High School Musical (2006)

Ever since “High School Musical” debuted on the Disney Channel in 2006, it seems everyone with a preteen or who is a preteen is talking about it. I decided to watch it and see what all the hype was about, especially after seeing Monique Coleman on “Dancing with the Stars” a couple of seasons ago. Yes, I’m afraid I do let “Dancing with the Stars” govern some of my life’s decisions. Anyway. Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) is at a ski lodge with his parents on New Year’s Eve, and wanders in to the teen New Year party for lack of … Continue reading →