Mar 16Lynyrd SkynyrdWith the recent passing of guitarist Gary Rossington, the last surviving original member of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band, my memory was sparked into thinking about one of a handful of 5 Heart concert experiences in my life. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 3Unreasonable Hospitality, by Will GuidaraCouple months ago someone said to me, “You sound like that guy on the TedTalk.” They went on to explain that they were referring to Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality and founder of Thank You. According to Thank You’s website, they are a creative hospitality agency that helps companies…4 min read4 min read
Feb 18The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee BookNot to be confused with a previous 5 Heart Rating, the Netflix series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”, this is actually the book version but very different in a few ways. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 5Insight TimerInsight Timer is referred to as a meditation app but really is so much more. And as I’m sure those that know me will not be surprised that I have come across my share of apps either from recommendations or my own research. This is my favorite app to date…3 min read3 min read
Jan 25Roberta FlackI grew up with Roberta Flack. Well I didn’t actually grow up with her but I definitely grew up with her music. Pretty sure my life’s trajectory would have been quite different if I actually did grow up with a gifted musician the likes of Ms. Flack or say someone…2 min read2 min read
Jan 6Monday Bakery, NapaThis is going to be one of those 5 Heart posts where I could kick myself for not taking pics!! You’ll just have to believe me when I tell you the Pear Rosemary Tarte was the best pastry I have ever had. And the Kouign Amann was the best…2 min read2 min read
Dec 27, 2022More Than Words by Extreme (The Video)The lyrics. The style. The guitar. The camera angles. The harmony. The hair. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY Originally published at JEAN OSHIMA.1 min read1 min read
Dec 15, 2022MPC (Mobile Passport Control) AppThis is going to be one of those very rare (this may be just the second one) 5 Heart Rating that I am endorsing based on someone else’s experience. My daughter, on a recent journey to Africa, messaged me with a very enthusiastic suggestion that I give Mobile Passport Control…2 min read2 min read
