This morning I had a great idea! To take my new Tyrannosaurus Rex figure (from the Jurassic World toy line, available now for about $15) on a journey into Pixar’s world! Here’s a sneak peek – the first image for a new blog to be released before Jurassic World arrives in theaters!
Tops: 10 Greatest Dinosaurs from Jurassic Park (franchise)
Let the countdown to Jurassic World continue. This Tops list celebrates the 10 greatest dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park franchise! For some comparative perspective, the Jurassic [geological] Period extends from approximately 201.3-145 million years ago. Consider your mind blown (mine is) as we venture back to a time “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth.” 10. Parasaurolophus…
Tops: 10 Greatest Moments in Jurassic Park
With Jurassic World, the direct sequel to 1993’s Jurassic Park, fast approaching (finally!), I’ve decided to take Bobby’s World – and the Tops feature – back to prehistoric times! Welcome to the first Jurassic-themed Tops – a list that will celebrate ten of the greatest moments from Steven Spielberg’s cinematic achievement. Run! 10. CLEVER GIRL | major…
New Art in neon layers
It’s no secret that for the past year, I’ve been creating layered art pieces. I’ve wanted to play with textures and bright colors. In February of this year, I started thinking of art – and my life, really – in terms of bold color and choices. With this post, I present three bright and boldly…
Olive Garden: From a Business Perspective
Have you heard about the new “breadstick sandwiches” coming to the Olive Garden? It’s the Italian food chain’s response to sluggish sales. No seriously, it is. Not making money? Solution: Offer breadstick sandwiches that come with more [endless] breadsticks. Just last year, Olive Garden’s investment group (Starboard Value) infamously blamed the company’s servers for giving out too…
Fostering Rorogoi – renewed
Ahead of tonight’s Gardeners of Eden premiere on Pivot TV, as promised, I’ve made a donation to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. With 25% of my earnings and a base donation, I’ve renewed my fostering of Rorogoi for another year. If you’ll recall, Rorogoi was rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on October 10, 2013. While…
Gardeners of Eden + my pledge to DSWT
Tonight, Gardeners of Eden (2014), produced by Kristin Davis (Sex and the City), premieres on Pivot TV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Described as a gripping story of Kenya’s struggle to combat elephant poaching, Davis’s documentary features The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Visit Pivot TV’s Gardeners of Eden page As a supporter of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and…
Book Review: Love, Life and Elephants: An African Love Story
Love, Life and Elephants: An African Love Story | Dame Daphne Sheldrick | 322 pgs. | rating: 4.5/5 Set before “Dame Daphne’s” described African backdrop, Love, Life and Elephants: An African Love Story is a breathtaking portrayal of a fulfilled life not without its challenges. The reader learns of her wild upbringing, her adolescence and of love found…
Book Review: At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen
At the Water’s Edge | by Sara Gruen | 368 pages | rating: 3.5/5 The brief: Set in Scotland against the backdrop of World War II, Gruen’s story follows three upper-class characters (Madeline, Ellis and Hank) on their quest to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Despite its initial intrigue, the story itself…
Movie Comment: Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending | The Wachowskis | 127 mins. | PG-13 The Wachowski siblings follow-up their wildly underrated sci-fi venture Cloud Atlas (2012) with Jupiter Ascending, starring Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum and Eddie Redmayne. When Jupiter was first announced, I’ll admit, I was very intrigued – mostly because I’m a big fan of Eddie Redmayne as an…
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