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Jean Oshima
Jean Oshima

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Mar 16

Lynyrd Skynyrd

With 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. …

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Mar 3

Unreasonable Hospitality, by Will Guidara

Couple 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…

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Feb 18

The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book

Not 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. …

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Feb 5

Insight Timer

Insight 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…

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Jan 25

Roberta Flack

I 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…

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Jan 6

Monday Bakery, Napa

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Monday Bakery, Napa
Monday Bakery, Napa

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Jan 6

Monday Bakery, Napa

This 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…

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Jan 6

Monday Bakery, Napa

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Monday Bakery, Napa
Monday Bakery, Napa

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Dec 27, 2022

More 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.

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More Than Words by Extreme (The Video)
More Than Words by Extreme (The Video)

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Dec 15, 2022

MPC (Mobile Passport Control) App

This 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…

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Jean Oshima

Jean Oshima

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See my blog, 5 Heart Rating at http://jeanoshima.com I am a Wellness & Wine and Special Events Producer

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