Archives: Jeanne Ferris

San Diego Film Festival 2014 Raises the Ante of Stardom with new sponsor, “Variety”

November 20, 2014 | By Jeanne Ferris | No Comments | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

sdfilmfest.com The opening night premiere of “Wild” with Reese Witherspoon was sold out, standing room only at the San Diego Film Festival (SDFF). Screening was at Reading Theatres in the Gaslamp. An outstanding screenplay adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s autobiography about her solitary Pacific Crest Trail journey was excellently directed by Jean-Marc Vallee. It is sure • Read More »

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YAY! School!

August 26, 2014 | By Jeanne Ferris | Comments Off on YAY! School! | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

God knows how I love my kids.  But 24/7 of dishes and “what are we going to do today” is wearisome.  So. Yay! School! On another note, my dear friend, Beth has been pronounced “cancer free” after a vigilant six weeks of chemo.  But just to make sure they are going to burn her at • Read More »

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“Cancer Schmancer”

March 21, 2014 | By Jeanne Ferris | Comments Off on “Cancer Schmancer” | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

“Cancer Schmancer” is the title of a humorous autobiography by actress, Fran Drescher of the television sit-com “The Nanny”.  It is about her successful fight with uterine cancer. Today, my favorite yoga teacher and one of my ‘besties’ is fighting that bitch of a disease. Beth is the model of dignity, grace and courage…plus she • Read More »

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A Yummy Recipe for a Healthy and Intermittently Rainy (Drought Go Away!) 2014

January 13, 2014 | By Jeanne Ferris | No Comments | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

Into each day: Put equal parts of… Faith Patience Courage Work Hope Fidelity Charity Kindness Rest Prayer Meditation Remember to add one teaspoonful of… Good Spirits a Dash of Fun a Pinch of Folly (after all, we are human and not angels) and always, always, top off with a Sprinkle of Play and a Generous • Read More »

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Festing at San Diego Film Festival

October 7, 2013 | By Jeanne Ferris | No Comments | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

Hello! Festing at San Diego Film Festival (SDFF)  felt like I took a vacation in my own town. I got to: preview a big Oscar contender, the harrowing and exhausting “12 Years as a Slave” (hated it but appreciated its objective) spoke with Judd Apatow, a very funny director—I asked him if Brick (a character • Read More »

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Rest in Peace, Pops

June 24, 2013 | By Jeanne Ferris | No Comments | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

April 20, 1920 ~ June 24, 2013 Your love of life, dance and family will be missed dearly at all gatherings. We love you up to God.  See you in heaven.  We know the angels are happy to have you back. j

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Happy Summer Solstice

June 21, 2013 | By Jeanne Ferris | No Comments | Filed in: Jeanne Ferris.

One of my favorite seasons for fruits and dining.  Everything feels lighter–sunnier.  My plums are just now ripening although late this year. Everything seems later.  The butterflies have not been so prolific but the hummingbirds have been quite busy.  The world spins and the tides continue.  Been waiting for: The “hit song” of summer. A • Read More »

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