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Oh, You Sexy Geek! - Comic-Con 2011

2011-07-27T22:01:00.000-07:00

First off, let me just say I had such a great time! I traveled down to San Diego with actor, musician and radio DJ Stu Stone, film producer Joey Horvitz and my hubby. We co-hosted a party on Wednesday night with Action Chick, GeekNation.com and Blazin' Hot. Taryn Manning was asked to DJ the party, however, technical issues with The Hard Rock's sound system wreaked havoc and prevented that from happening, even after her big introduction by Stu. I felt terrible for Taryn, she is so talented and like most artists, only wants to express herself... Ether way, it was great having her at the party, accompanied by our mutual good friend Mercedes McNabb, along with many others that I would consider new and old friends. For the ride home, somehow we lost Stu Stone and gained Nicholas Brendon, which led to a 50 pack of chicken nuggets and a few strawberry pies.... Boys will be boys... Which leads to another topic.

Now, about the "Oh, You Sexy Geek!" panel...

I wouldn't call this a recap, 'cause it's not... I only want to touch on a few elements of the panel that is getting quite a bit of buzz on the internet, both negatively and positively.

Let me start by saying, what a lovely bunch of people with me on the panel... All of them. I had such a great time and it's always such an honor to be asked to be on one of these panels. The panel was assembled by Katrina Hill a.k.a Action Chick and its obvious intention was to touch on a few issues regarding cosplay, sexuality, objectifying, feminism and hate - success! No one was trying to cure cancer or get their face on the next dollar coin.

Personally, I didn't have much to say; at times I tend to speak too much, other times I don't... Aren't all of us this way? This doesn't mean I did or didn't agree, nor does it mean that I don't have an opinion. Truthfully, I enjoyed listening to the panel and I felt myself listening in as though I was in the crowd. I believe the subject became more than I ever thought it would and the crowd seemed more engaged than I expected. This is a good thing, right? Well, kinda... Now what I'm seeing written on some blogs, calling out Bonnie, Adrianne and Clare (Grant) are ridiculous, leaving me wishing I could Quantum Leap back into the panel, just to make sure people understood what these girls were saying and the context of the discussion.

Let me start by saying, the fact that these girls have the {replace balls with tits} to get up and speak their minds breaks all walls of traditional feminist expectations.

And before I go on, let me tell you a few things about myself:

I graduated from NYU in three years.
My parents are about to have their 40th anniversay.
I have an amazing relationship with my only sibling.
I LOVE my mother-in-law.
I've been in a relationship with my soul-mate for 12 years, married for almost 7.
The day my husband tries to own me is the day I will leave him.
I strongly support equal rights.
I am pro-choice.
My sister spent Comic-Con weekend marrying gay couples in NY.
I'm deeply involved with raising two beautiful daughters and I still work and travel.
I have no enemies that I'm aware of.
I do yoga at least once a day, yet only wear a bikini in certain public situations.
I dress fairly reserved but I'd do Playboy, depending on the style of the shoot.
I try very hard to be respectful to all those I meet.

In other words, I feel I am a very good representation of what the feminist movement was, is or should be and I heard nothing from my co-panelists that constitutes bitterness, frustration or anger. Let me clarify a few comments that were made in an effort to shed some light:

At one point Jennifer Stuller brought up the question of media literacy, which Clare Grant responded to with "I don't read magazines". Clare is in the public eye and her view is going to be completely different than others. What's wrong with this response? She was CLEARLY trying to say, I will not allow certain media to bring me down. Isn't that the goal? I don't think Jennifer was offended and I don't think Clare insulted women, or downplayed the importance of the media's impact. She was giving her own personal message that: hey, if it bothers you, you don't have to listen and you especially don't have to contribute to the success of those magazines.

One site (http://www.feministfatale.com/2011/07/comic-con-recap-oh-you-sexy-geek/) posted a link of a video that Seth did as a PSA. Ironically, isn't this video (below) saying the exact same thing that Clare G. was saying?

Others are also angry at Bonnie and Adrianne for blaming certain women/girls because they both elaborated on another panelist's statement, saying that females who ridicule other females for wearing costumes are insecure and lack self-esteem. Obviously, their statements are being taken out of context, as usual. I was there, I know exactly what they were saying - Their statements were directly referring to those who are mean in their statements and obviously try to hurt people. For arguments sake, let's they they weren't taken out of context and that is their opinion... Or that is their experiences with other girls being mean or hateful. Are they wrong for having an opinion? Or are they wrong for having those experiences with hateful people? That was their attempt at being empowering, telling other women in the audience to not be hurt or affected by these hateful people. Somehow, other people have figured out a way to twist their meaning or their intentions, doing exactly what they were warning about. The good side of this is, they are smart and mature women who will ignore this hate.

Sadly, some people only hear what they want to hear. This was a panel of artists, giving their personal opinions as if they were standing in front of a mirror. Not to harm, disgrace, insult and certainly not to degrade women. Again, I barely said a word - That is not a disclaimer, I say this so that you who are reading understand that I am not defending anything I said, I am defending what I would liked to have said.

I'm a firm believer in the/a feminist movement, as long as it doesn't cross the line. There is a responsibility that comes with any voice; a responsibility that has to have a balance. Every opinion and battle must take into consideration other people's rights, views and feelings. Anything short of that is near-sided and can easily produce a level of censorship.

Let me end with Chris Gore's inappropriate statement of "... stick my penis in every female on this panel." Personally, I laughed. So what? The only thing he could be accused of in that moment is bad humor. The comment was CLEARLY made as a satire of the panel's subject matter, not an effort to degrade women. To play devil's advocate, so what if he did mean otherwise? Should we put emphasis on caring? I'm not defending Chris, I don't even know him, I only met Chris on Thurs, after the panel. I'm only saying that Chris is not the President, nor is he The Speaker of the House... He's not even Vice President (that was a joke), he is a TV host and comedian. Congrats to him for having the {replace tits with balls} to get on a panel with 7 other women to discuss this topic.

I guess my point is, relax people. Objectifying women has always been a serious and sensitive subject, one that I take very seriously. However, I've also learned to choose my battles. I'd like to believe that in most situations I handle myself strong, professionally and always respectful of women. I love being a woman and never want to do anything to insult the women who fought to give me a voice. With that said, I've also learned that fighting in a fight that is not a fight, leaves me fighting with myself (sounds more like Sphinx from Mystery Men than Confucius)... And that, my friends, can do much more damage as a whole.

To me, based on much of what I'm reading on other blogs, if anything is going to continue to degrade women, it's women... That statement sounds very similar to what Adrianne and Bonnie were saying... Oops, it looks like I agree!

I would like to believe that with all of our different views and all the varied personalities from our panel, from Adrianne to Jennifer, that we all at least respected one another's opinions - That we all shook hands, said our goodbyes and walked away with a certain admiration for one another. Isn't that the point? Isn't that the sole purpose for a diverse group such as this to get together? To learn from one another? If nothing else, to part with kind words? I would much rather learn from one another in moments like this, than to completely misread a person's statements or intentions, only because it fits better with an agenda or a lame attempt at negativity. Wouldn't you?

A special thanks to our moderator and organizer Katrina Hill and my fellow panel members Bonnie Burton, Adrianne Curry, Clare Grant, Jill Pantozzi, Kiala Kazebee, Jennifer K. Stuller and Chris Gore.

To everyone, please try to love, accept and respect one another, despite our different beliefs... Wouldn't that be beautiful?

Respectfully,

Clare
xoxo

Oh, You Sexy Geek!

2011-07-13T00:06:00.000-07:00

Does displaying the sexiness of fangirls benefit or demean them? When geek girls show off, are they liberating themselves or pandering to men? Do some "fake fangirls" blend sex appeal with nerdiness just to appeal to the growing geek/nerd market, or is that question itself unfair? How about sexy fanboys? And what's up with all the Slave Leias?

Join me as friend Action Flick Chick Katrina Hill (ActionFlickChick.com [check her out - she's bad ass!]) asks Bonnie Burton (Grrl.com), Adrianne Curry (America’s Next Top Model, The Tester), Clare Grant (Team Unicorn, “G33k & G4m3r Girls”) Kiala Kazebee (Nerdist.com), Nerdy Bird Jill Pantozzi (“Has Boobs, Reads Comics”), Jen Stuller (Ink-Stained Amazons, GeekGirlCon) and Chris Gore (G4TV’s Attack of the Show!) whether women can be sexy and geeky at the same time - and if they should!

When: Thursday July 21, 2011

10:45am to 11:45am

Where: SDCC - Room 6A

Why: Really, you gotta ask?

Head over to Action Chick's chronicle of the panel's feedback thus far:

http://actionflickchick.com/superaction/fff-sexy-geek-feedback/

Feel free to tweet me comments/feedback/points of discussion and food for fodder! xo

I Love Kevin Smith

2011-02-17T10:31:00.000-08:00

Kevin Smith used to come in to a restaurant we owned and I've always liked him, he's a super nice guy. I'm not big into quoting people, I feel that it tends to get abused by people who can't come up with their own words. However, below is a fan asking Kevin Smith for a pep talk and this is his response, throughout several tweets. I thought it was very encouraging and motivating and as stated in my earlier tweet, it shows why he is who he is and not a "chimp":

Via @amydezellar to @ThatKevinSmith "I need a locker-room style pep talk about continuing to write"

@ThatKevinSmith's response "Writing is the closest any man or woman will ever come to playing God (or A god). Some will say childbirth, but that's giving life, not playing God. Some will argue the cruel play at angry gods, but any animal can inflict pain; cruelty is not playing God, it's playing Man. Some will point to art or music, but the canvases, while valid & beautiful, are limited to what is heard or what is seen. Film? I'm living proof that even chimps can make cinema if there's enough talent to back it up; and the talent is never in the individual anyway, it's in the group effort of MANY filmmakers aiding the one in telling a story. I love film; it has given me everything I have today. But even filmmaking is not playing God. Only writing - amongst not only all the arts, but amongst ALL of humanity's waking endeavors - allows we mere mortals a true taste of all-encompassing creation along the lines of that which God (or A god; or a god-like energy from which the universe sprang) knew or knows. You sit down with a blank page or a blank screen and you create a universe. You fashion a world. You populate it with whimsies and desires. You make the world the way you feel it oughta be. And you don't have to show a single image to convey your creation to others. The more you share it, the more your fiction becomes a reality for others - a reality that can even manifest itself in that most unimaginative & over-valued currency: cold, hard cash. But for any writer, money is never the motivator: it's the crushing need to get that story/blog/script/poem off your chest on onto someone else's mind. A writer doesn't need motivation because a writer can never shut it off. When you write, you are as a god - or even THE God. Who needs motivation for that? You wanna be enjoy the perks of godhood without some jackass nailing you to a cross? Go write something. Right now. Stop reading me."

Then he ends it, of course, with a little touch of the Kevin Smith we know:

"They gone? Those "writers"? *phew!* I thought we'd never get rid of 'em, the artsy-fartsy fucks. Okay: lemme tell ya 'bout my wife's ass..."

So go write!
Clare xoxo

2010-12-16T13:14:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time on our girls night out with Julie Benz, Jenny McCarthy and Cheryl Burke! We started out with an amazing meal at Katsuya before heading over to watch the LA Matadors kick-butt!

http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/12/spotted-118/

New website...

2010-10-08T18:04:00.000-07:00

Today my site www.ClareKramerOnline.com got a much needed face lift... I LOVE it!

Bye-bye Chi!

2010-08-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

I had such a blast in Chicago, such great people there and such an amazing city! It was great to be able to hang out with some old buddies; James and Nicholas are always so sweet and both so talented.

Next stop, The Big Apple! Hope to see you there!

Clare
xoxo

Next stop... Chi-Town!

2010-08-18T12:54:00.001-07:00

Hope to see you there! http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html

My schedule for SD Comic-Con

2010-07-21T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here is my schedule for San Diego Comic-Con:

Thursday (all day): Booth 3845 - Holtzheimer's Collectibles

Friday (10am-2pm): Booth 2913P in the Lucasfilm Pavilion

Friday (2pm-3:30pm): Room 26AB PANEL

Where Are the Action Chicks? - Katrin Hill (ActionFlickChick.com)

Saturday (10am-3pm): Booth 2913P in the Lucasfilm Pavilion

Sunday 10am-2:30pm): AA15 - Sales Area

Hope to see you there!

Clare

xoxo

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Bring It On & Richard Hillman

2010-07-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all your kind words, gang. It was so great seeing Nikki (Whitney), Max (Exec. Prod.), and Jessica (Writer), in addition to sharing the screening with a few friends who had yet to see the movie. Note to self: Don't share four bottles of wine at dinner before a Q and A... Sorry Jessica! lol

On a more somber note, Payton asked "Mr. Beaks" (from Ain't It Cool News) to read a letter for him (Payton was at a wedding on the east coast and could not attend). He informed everyone of the passing of actor Richard Hillman (who played Aaron) and mentioned how Richard lit up the screen every time he appeared on camera.

Richard was a sweet guy, a great actor and my experience working with Richard was wonderful. I just wanted to take this opportunity to make sure people remember him.

Clare
xoxo

Bring It On - 10 year Anniversary Celebration

2010-07-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

Kirsten, Clare, Eliza, Rini, Gabrielle, Lindsey, Nathan, Jesse, Tsianina and Huntley

Clare, Rini and Kirsten

This is so awesome! Thanks to Phil Blankenship, New Beverly Midnights, New Beverly Cinema and Ain't It Cool News (who I LOVE and read every day), we will be celebrating Bring It On's 10th anniversary at the New Beverly Cinema (co-owned by Quentin Tarantino).

This movie means so much to me. Aside from the fun and experience of making it, not to mention the thrill of being in a blockbuster movie, what happened next affected my entire life in such unbelievable ways - BECAUSE of Bring It On I met one of my best friends, actress Bianca Kajlich who later introduced me to my loving husband, Brian.

This movie will forever mean the world to me in ways I will never be able to explain. Thanks for making this happen guys.

Hope to see you all on Saturday for the Q & A and the screening!

Check out the link: New Bev Center - scroll down to Saturday, July 17th

San Diego Comic Con International

2010-07-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

We're getting close! I'll be signing at ComicCon again this year. It's so much fun and such a huge party... If it's your first time, make sure you plan for the nightly festivities as well as the con itself. This mega-geekfest has really evolved into something incredible, thanks to people like Jeffrey Walker (my hubby produced a movie with him and his son, Orion). Jeffrey was rated Entertainment Weekly's 46th smartest person in Hollywood in December, 2007

Here's a few geeky facts that shows Comic Con's gi-normity:

Started in 1970 with 300 attendees with an entry cost of $3.00
Today, more than 1,000 dealers have stalls
One month after the 2009 convention, 10,000 tickets were already sold for the 2010 convention
In 2005, with 168,000 convention attendees the fire marshal shut it down
Currently, no more than 145,000 attendees are permitted inside the convention center at any time
Comic-Con in 2008 attracted more than 134,000 people
An average of 68,000 spend the night in a hotel room
The 2009 convention celebrated 75 years of the adventure comic strips
Comic-con is the largest run volunteer-run convention in the world
Among those staying in hotels, about 68 percent hail from outside Southern California

Hope to see you there!

Information provided by associatedcontent.com & signonsandiego.com

CruiseCons Official Press Release

2010-06-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, June 29th 2010

For Immediate Release: Takei, Staite and Benz to Headline All-Star Cruise Convention Line-Up

George Takei (Star Trek/Heroes/Larry Crowne), Jewel Staite (Firefly/Serenity/Stargate: Atlantis) and Julie Benz (Dexter/Angel/Rambo) have been tapped to headline CruiseCons’ all-star line-up, helming the company’s premiere event in June 2011; a ‘convention at sea’ through the exotic Western Caribbean.

June 11, 2011 CruiseCons’ flagship event will depart Orlando for a 7 day trip-of-a-lifetime. Attendees will board the luxury liner “Dream” and enjoy traditional event activities whilst cruising through the exotic Western Caribbean surrounded by stars. Takei, Staite and Benz will headline, with guests Connor Trinneer (Star Trek: Enterprise/Stargate: Atlantis), Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica/Smallville/Stargate), Bianca Kajlich (Rules of Engagement/Halloween), Keith Szarabajka (Angel/The Dark Knight/24), Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5/The Jerry Doyle Show) and Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Bring It On/House) rounding out the roster. Guests will hobnob with Hollywood at nightly dinners and rub elbows with celebs on shore excursions, with the full convention docket including guest talks and Q & A’s, autograph signings, a talent show and parties with the stars.

With ports-of-call in Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), Belize City (Belize), and Costa Maya (Mexico), the event is packed with substance and interest for the sci-fi lover and seasoned adventurer alike. Visit www.CruiseCons.com for detailed cruise, convention, booking and contact information. Additionally, travel agent Debbie Nordeen can be reached to customize packages: Debbie@TravelDestinationsInc.com. Ask about our easy payment plans or find them on our site.

CruiseCons, founded by travel entrepreneur Joe Motes, actress Clare Kramer and photographer Donald “Froggy” Bonneau strives to create the ultimate in convention satisfaction, merging exotic locals with classic and current guests. Filling the void of ‘conventions at sea’ this premiere company looks to establish a long, successful and mutually satisfactory relationship with convention attendees and lovers from around the globe.

Welcome Aboard!

Interview requests for Clare Kramer: Email info@CruiseCons.com
Twitter Updates and Exclusive Specials: Follow @ClareBerry
Want to go but need a roommate? Check out www.CruiseCons.com/Forums

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Another beautiful Saturday...

2010-06-19T22:47:00.000-07:00

... At the beach!

Mini Me

2010-06-18T15:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for my statuette! It's probably the best quality figurine I've ever seen... I love it!

Lakers Baby!... That's all I have to say.

2010-06-18T00:17:00.000-07:00

NOH8 Campaign

2010-05-28T16:48:00.000-07:00

NOH8 (No Hate)... It seems like such an easy thing. Doesn't it? It's so sad that there are so many people that just don't get it. I've certainly met my fair share of rude, stingy, unethical and flat out immoral people... It's just too bad. It's kind of ironic that Rodney King was so made fun of for words that just kinda make sense... I really wish it was that simple.

A special thanks to co-founders Jeff Parshley for setting up my shoot and to Adam Bouska for shooting me. You and your team are doing some amazing things. Congrats and thank you to NOH8 for what you're doing.

Please support NOH8 at www.NOH8campaign.com or follow them via Twitter at @NOH8campaign

Tom Lenk & Kirsten Vangsness - Taking Chances

2010-05-20T00:11:00.000-07:00

Ever have those moments where you're not sure who you are, what you're doing in life, or what your purpose has become? Then, have you ever had those moments and done about 10 shots of tequila? That's like seeing Tom and Kirsten's show - "Taking Chances"!

My friend and I went tonight and it was so funny, so poignant, and so unbelievably true... life's most disastrous moments at their finest. Plus... the show in general really made me want to get back up on the stage again. It's been too long...

Endure Trailer

2010-05-12T22:12:00.001-07:00

Endure Trailer from Endure on Vimeo.

Such an amazing guy!

2010-05-11T16:56:00.000-07:00

I may have an interesting story about him very soon, STAY TUNED!

The Hollywood Sign

2010-04-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

Well, it looks as though Hef as come in for the last $900,000.00, of the 12.5 mil, that it will take to buy the 138 acres around the Hollywood Sign. With all the money that Los Angeles spends on ridiculous things, what an embarrassment if we would have lost the sign.

Think about "the sign"; more iconic than Madonna, Meryl, Clint and all stars, past and present, combined. Synonymous with "the industry" and more universally recognizable than a 'men' or 'women' bathroom sign.

Many of us who moved to LA to do what we love to do were inspired by that sign. We've seen it adorn more movies, videos, tv shows, commercials...
... and books than ANY other one thing that I can think of. What a shame it even got this close... close enough that it is even a discussion. Way to go Hef, Tom, Rita and all others who contributed.

Movies, movies, movies...

2010-04-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am the only loser on the planet who has yet to see Avatar. Aside from a bit of shopping and hangin' with the chicas, I am planning a blockbuster weekend to catch up. I rented Avatar, Crazy Heart, Brothers and because I've cried during the trailer many times... The Blind Side. I have tons to do for the boutique and other things but I plan on fitting-in at least two in the mix.

Obviously, my choices seem complete opposite genres of one another but I find a good mix is best. I never know what I am going to be inspired by - I tend to find inspiration at the most random times, in the oddest things. I may find it in a full-length Oscar winning performance, an oddball character in a short film, or a random individual from a documentary.

I guess I should also mention my Netflix picks: Journey to the Edge of the Universe and Very Young Girls - Like I said, my choices tend to be quite random. As much as I love thrillers or horror films I've never understood why some people are so drawn to just one type of genre - there is so much out there to love, and as a filmmaker, learn from.

Oh well, enough meaningless rambling. Catch a movie or DVD this weekend and get inspired!

Wizard World in Anaheim

2010-04-16T08:36:00.000-07:00

My Saturday freed up and received a last minute offer to attend Wizard World Comic Con, in Anaheim. I'll be there at 10am, Saturday only.

Come by!

Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con

Dinner at Comme Ca

2010-04-12T11:56:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with my girl, Julie, on Saturday night. We had dinner at Comme Ca: For Hors D'oeuvers we had Droasted beef marrow with oxtail jam, escargots, raw oysters and moules frites. For dinner we had a roasted beet salad, a "Heritage" pork chop and some amazing drinks from the mixologists.

Comme Ca Restaurant

After dinner we went to The Palihouse for my manager, Darren's birthday.

I had so much fun... it's always a blast with my girl!

Miramax

2010-04-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I am so obsessed over the Miramax sell. I guess it has to do with the history, what movies Miramax contributed and the impact it had on the independent filmmaking world, back in the day - It doesn't hurt that we have a best friend that is deeply involved!

What a soap opera, I love it! Check it out at Deadline Hollywood.

CruiseCons

2010-04-03T16:21:00.000-07:00

This will be soooooo much fun... I'm getting all my best friends to go! Check out CruiseCons if you're interested. Or you can send me your email and I'll send you the invite.

Or, go here, read the flyer, then tap the pic to go to the website.

Nashville Fim Festival

2010-04-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

Just got asked to attend the Nashville Film Festival, representing Endure. I can't wait, that'll be fun, I love Nashville!

It took me ten minutes to figure out from the producer why they call it The "National" Film Festival, until he said "no, it's N-A-S-H-V-I-L-L-E Film Festival". Ohhhhhhhhhhh.

Good Friday

2010-04-02T13:22:00.001-07:00

Good Friday to you all and have a great weekend!

WTG William

2010-03-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Our good friend, William Lynch, got named CEO of Barnes and Noble today... How cool is that? He's an awesome guy and totally deserves it! I will now sit back and wait for all my free books, lol.

Read William's announcement in Wall Street Journal Online

I will be at the Yoga center and Boutique all day today with my favorite Hollywood starlet, Julie Benz, getting the boutique ready. We open on Friday... I'm so excited!

Baby Loves Disco

2010-03-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

Our friend, Amanda, whose hubby owns clubs Bardot and Avalon is having a Birthday Party at Bardot for her daughter, Dani Mae. It's called "Baby Loves Disco"... Cocktails for the adults, dancing for the kids... Too funny. This is a picture of Gavin in her outfit.

The dress is from auntie Julie Benz. It's just too cute, I can barely stand it!

Go Baylor! (that's for my friend Tom, sorry Duke, I'll root for you next time. :)

Where's my screener?

2010-03-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

I'm getting excited for my screener of Endure. Supposedly editing is going very well and the movie looks great.

Check it out: http://www.enduremovie.com/

I love Janell Goplin

2010-03-24T15:59:00.000-07:00

If my life was filled with Janells I would be in an amazing place!

Breast Friends

2010-03-23T09:09:00.000-07:00

This is Gavin and her "Breast Friend" Meital at her brother Lior's baby naming ceremony. I met her mom, Danna Caldwell, in a "Bradley Method" class and we've been breast friends since. She's my baby factory partner... We've had our kids around the same time and have gone through the entire process together, twice. I don't know what I would have done without her.

Danna and her husband, Adam, started Menchies and they are doing amazingly well. It is my FAVORITE yogurt! Check them out! http://menchies.com/

We Are Cleared for Launch!... And shopping of course.

2010-03-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

InYoga is cleared to open! We finally got our hall pass from Building and Safety... Certainly not a cakewalk.

Today, I'm downtown looking at a few new lines for the boutique. I love shopping, what woman doesn't, but this is ridiculous... SO MUCH FUN!

Tyson - The Documentary by James Toback

2010-03-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

I watched Tyson last night for the ump-teenth time. I've always been obsessed with boxing and forget how utterly amazng he was, in his prime.

I love this documentary and I'm so proud to have been a part of it.

Two Generations Of Sisters

2010-03-17T09:04:00.000-07:00

Brian quickly snapped this pic on Saturday, before my sister left. I think it's so sweet... Two generations of sisters.

I Love Sundays... Especially Rose Bowl Sundays.

2010-03-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

We took our friend, Tom Leath, to the Rose Bowl Flea Market yesterday... So much fun! Tom is an avid collector of art and antiques so it's always fun going with him. We shopped, ate, talked politics - Tom is the son of the late Congressman Marvin Leath, so he is always full of good info and knows his politics.

Julie Benz and Rich Orosco were kind enough to bring over dinner afterwards - The Pita Kitchen, YUM! Julie has been one of my best friends for years and Brian could say the same about Rich, he was one of Brian's best men (he had 3 best men and 7 groomsmen, hahaha). Brian and I set them up 2 1/2 years ago and they are still together... They are the salt of the earth! Love them!

Unfortunately, Tom had to leave today, he had some business to attend to. I already miss him!

I was so excited to hear from Bianca (Kajlich) today. I want to hear what's going on with her show. She wants us to meet her out on Wednesday night for St. Paddy's Day.

Callie and Tom

2010-03-10T10:25:00.001-08:00

My sister, Callie, and good friend Tom get here today. I am so excited I can't stand it!

Heading To The Office

2010-03-08T10:44:00.000-08:00

We are working to get InYoga and the boutique open in the next few weeks so I'm heading into the office today with River in tow. I'm so excited for the opening and VERY excited to get back to auditioning.

Parents Are Gone

2010-03-06T09:46:00.001-08:00

They left this morning at 6am, I already miss them. Now I have my sister coming in on Tuesday and our friend Tom on Wednesday. Yeah!

Back To Work

2010-03-05T08:16:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that after just two weeks of having River I have a meeting for a pilot and it's already been picked up. Brian is working on a movie so thank god the parents are in town to help out with the kiddos.

Gavin at 2 years and River at 12 days

2010-03-04T18:25:00.000-08:00

What can I say to really describe it? They are so amazing... I am truly blessed.