Updated: June 16 , 2008

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Music

I just discovered a new alternative metal band called "Finger Eleven." Well, they're not exactly new. I'm told Finger Eleven has been around for a while, but their latest CD, "Them Vs. You  Vs. Me," has garnered the most mainstream attention and zoomed up the major charts. I first saw the band performing the monster hit "Paralyzer" during the swimsuit competition at the recent Miss USA competition. I couldn't get "Paralyzer" out of my head for days. This song ROCKS!  I watched that segment of the pageant over and over on YouTube  just to  hear the damn song. Then I found the official music video for it on YouTube, too. Finally, just bought the CD. Visit Finger Eleven at www.fingereleven.com  to listen to "Paralyzer."  I dare you not to move!

The last few books I've read and enjoyed:

Romance:

*"Tall Tales and Wedding Veils" by Jane Graves. I can always count on Jane for a fun read. For more info check her out at www.janegraves.com

*"Irresistible Forces" by Brenda Jackson. With this book Brenda just became the first African-American romance author to crack the New York Times bestsellers list. Way ta go, Brenda J! For more info check out her site at www.brendajackson.net

Women's fiction: 

"Sheer Abandon" by Penny Vincenzi

"And Then She Found Me" by Elinor Lipman soon to be a theatrical release starring Helen Hunt

 Next up on my reading list:

"Model Summer" by Paulina Porizkova - The former supermodel-turned-America's-Next-Top-Model judge writes fiction, too!

"After The Dance" by Lori Johnson

"LoveHampton" by Sherri Rifkin. I chose this book because the cover really jumped out at me. The soothing summery blue sky and ocean scene is a real eye-catcher. The title and cover scream: "Perfect summer read!". The St. Martin's art department did a fantastic job.

 What's on TV?

"Army Wives"

"The Bachelorette

"She's Got The Look"

Theatrical movies I saw opening weekend:

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Meh...So-so...

"Sex & The City - The Movie"  Loved it! Will most definitely watch again and again.

Until next time...