Month in Review | October 2009

It's been a difficult month... difficult to concentrate and even more tricky to sit still - like every October. October is my birthday month. But more importantly it is the end of the summer, the beginning of autumn equinox, the beginning of cool weather motivation, Halloween, football season, the World Series, Breast Cancer Awareness Month... We are not meant to be chained to our computer in such a riveting block of days. So, to repair of my lack of delivery over the last thirty or so days, I am recapping my month with a new section: Month in Review | October 2009


Book that's rocking my world: SWAY - The Irresistable Pull of Irrational Behavior.

Court: Not legal, not royal... racquetball! Yes, it's kind of eighties, but its making me sweat four nights a week and now that I am thirty I best keep my booty in shape.

iPhone app that has changed my musical life: Shazam. Push a couple of buttons and Shazam will actually hear the music that is playing where you are and most of the time will report back the artist, the album, and provide you a button to buy it. Seriously? I have been waiting my entire life for this app.

Greenfest! The year's ultimate tradeshow for the eco-aware. Pangea Organics (one of the festival sponsors) had samples, a lip-balm counting contest and much more... they give an impressive spiel - young, fun and modern. The country's best causes and enviro-interests were represented with flare. My favorite items included the Organic Wine Garden (which shockingly no wine company sponsored) and the The Revolution Rickshaw. Unfortunately, Worldwide Skin certified vegan body care only took part in spirit this year, but possibly next year. Find Greenfest in your area >>

Oenologist.com: Look for new profiles on Oenologist.com: Winemaker Mike Richmond, Profiled Sommeliers Emily Wines and Brad Ball, and Wine Makers from my beloved west, Melanie Krause (Cinder / Idaho) and Tom Thornhill (Parducci / CA). Much more to come!

WWS observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This cause is dear to my heart and I am honored that The Breast Cancer Action Org. has recognized Worldwide Skin as a brand committed to creating products that are free of cancer producing parabens and phthalates. My favorite color this month? Pink.

My birthday ruled, in case you were wondering.