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An Award-Winning Social Media Strategist, Producer and Personal Publicist, Joy Kennelly has covered the worlds of entertainment, red carpet events, celebrities, travel, technology, food festivals and fashion including the last six years of LA Fashion Week, in her page one Google blog, Pure, Unadulterated Joy. For more information, please review: http://about.me/joykennelly Please send any invites, tips and inquiries to: joyannatravel (at) gmail (dot) com

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God continues to stretch and teach me through this experience with my mom

April 12, 2010

By Joy A. Kennelly If you're not on my Facebook page and have only been reading this blog, then you might not know my mom's pains were deadly serious and she almost died last week. Fortunately, they caught the puncture... Read more →


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Now this I want

April 10, 2010

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I love Bo Bridge's work

April 10, 2010

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Bottlecap artist - get this guy a gallery

April 10, 2010

I could totally see this work at Lois Lamert's Gallery in Bergamot Station. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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For all the metrosexual fashionistas

April 10, 2010

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So not into boxing, but for those who are

April 10, 2010

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I love security

April 10, 2010

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Fun

April 10, 2010

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Art - I've missed you!

April 10, 2010

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Should be a good sunset tonight

April 10, 2010

Trying to decide if I want to wait for it, or what. Got invited to a party tonight and kinda need the distraction. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Finally trying Pinkie's BBQ

April 10, 2010

Couldn't leave Hermosa without some good eats. We shall see how this BBQ Pork tastes.:) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Hermosa is still family friendly - isn't this cute?

April 10, 2010

When I hear and see things like this, then I remember why I loved Hermosa living here as a child and again recently. Oh, and I must clarify. Only the actual employees of the Hermosa Chamber are stuck in their... Read more →


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Luna G in Hermosa closed now. Bummer.

April 10, 2010

So sad to learn my friend's store, Luna G, has closed. I have been away from Hermosa too long. The landlord was always increasing the rent and just as I predicted years back, he wants to sell this entire building... Read more →


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May want to eat @ Ragin Cajun in Hermosa soon

April 10, 2010

Apparently they are thinking of closing shop which is sad. I can remember eating there in college and that's a looooong time ago. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Hermosa Beach Pier Ave redo - a good thing? Or not?

April 10, 2010

Ask these guys and they'll tell you one thing. Ask the shop owners they'll tell you another. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Doesn't the sky look like it's made an opening?

April 04, 2010

Like Jesus could just draw us all up there if He wanted.:) have to say, after attending 3 Easter services (some whole, some bits), I am so happy today is Easter. May you find Him when you seek for Him... Read more →


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If you're looking for a small, friendly church for Easter - ck out Bay Cities Community Church

April 04, 2010

They are located in Redondo Beach, CA on the corner of Broadway and Pearl. Their last service is at 11am. Happy Easter Everyone! Hope restored is hope renewed. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Here's a good book to read if you're a skeptic

April 04, 2010

Bill, did you read this one yet? My Dad is helping organize a breakfast meeting with Josh McDowall, live and in person, at the Torrance Marriott for anyone who is curious and wants to hear it from the horse's mouth.... Read more →


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Ironic marketing @ Borders - To Apologize or not to apologize

April 03, 2010

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Who's the bigger star? Osbourne or Beatty? You tell me...

April 03, 2010

I will tell you Warren Beatty has much more product placement in the memoir section if that helps. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Or Artie Lange and John Lennon's bios?

April 03, 2010

Doesn't John Lennon have a sweet face? He looks like such a sensitive, thoughtful guy in this pic. Artie? No comment.:) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Which book to read first - decisions, decisions...

April 03, 2010

"Mattera seems to have been born with a special talent for driving liberals nuts." The American Spectator Michael Graham is a former stand-up comic turned GOP political consultant. A tea party organizer in Boston, he hosts a talk show on... Read more →


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Good Friday @ Journey of Faith - gonna be good

April 02, 2010

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This guy's been busy!

April 02, 2010

Pizza Hut - they deliver and deliver and deliver! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Your tax dollars @ work in Torrance

April 01, 2010

Just thought you'd like to know Torrance made out in the stimulus plan. Couldn't tell you what the improvements will be, call the city.:) Now if only they can stimulate the ensuing traffic we'll be all good.:) Sent via BlackBerry... Read more →


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Torrance sign cracks me up

April 01, 2010

It reads Dancing with the Senior Stars - guess they are fans.:) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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This is one gigantic brownie sundae!

March 31, 2010

I did not order or eat any of this I'll have you know! LOL The group at the next table let me capture it. Buca di Beppo! Mange! mange! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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This is one gigantic brownie sundae!

March 31, 2010

I did not order or eat any of this I'll have you know! LOL The group at the next table let me capture it. Buca di Beppo! Mange! mange! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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I like short men, but this is pushing it

March 31, 2010

Danny DeVito always makes me laugh, even though sometimes he plays slimy characters. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Obamacare 5.0 reviewed by U.S. Army veteran, a retired attorney, and now a published author, freelance writer, and teacher

March 30, 2010

Just a quick note to introduce you to this re-posting of the original blog post by Michael. He wrote the following on 2/16/2010 after reviewing Obamacare and the other blog post was prior to this passing. Please note that there... Read more →


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KROQ presents Lebowski Fest 4/2

March 30, 2010

Wiltern Theatre - great line-up! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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I just love Downtown architecture

March 30, 2010

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Blessed art Thou, O Lord our God

March 29, 2010

What a fun evening. I needed this.:) Happy Passover everybody! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Our pooped Matriarch - THANK YOU JOANNE!!!!

March 29, 2010

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Seder, seder,seder

March 29, 2010

This is only half the table! The fridge is over-flowing with goodies. Can't wait! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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I love how my church embraces Jewish customs - Passover Seder

March 28, 2010

On Thursday, April 15, 6:30pm - 9:00pm Journey of Faith in MB will host a traditional Passover Seder - an evening of Praise & Thanks. This three-course Seder dinner will bring Pastor Glen's recent teachings to life. Learn insights and... Read more →


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I want to meet Michael Ramirez

March 28, 2010

He's got the kind of sense of humor I like - smart, timely, quick, and sadly, so true. Enough with this now, today is Palm Sunday! Get thee to a church! Just teasing. I am heading to Journey of Faith... Read more →


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All my eco goodies

March 27, 2010

I really love my new insulated bag - perfect for picnics at the Hollywood Bowl. Go Torrance Public Works! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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Just in case you want to find the Madrona Marsh Preserve

March 27, 2010

I think little kids would love this place and gardeners too. Who knew the City of Torrance,CA was so green? They had best green giveaways of any expo I've been to! We liked the pencils made of recycled money the... Read more →


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This is a gopher snake - ours was in the open

March 27, 2010

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Torrance Nature Center is really nice

March 27, 2010

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Community Development Dept

March 27, 2010

I was invited to participate in the environmental volunteer department, but I'd rather just promote this kind of event. Isn't this a fun idea? Everyone posted ideas for conservation. The one I thought was funny was the lady wanting us... Read more →


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South Bay Wildlife Refuge hawks

March 27, 2010

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Thank you SR Rec leader, Daniel!

March 27, 2010

We had a great time. Can't wait to check out the Eco Fair and Nature Center next. Open till 3pm and it's free. Between Madrona and Maple on Plaza Del Amo. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from... Read more →


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Now that you've seen a live duck

March 27, 2010

Go across the street and have whole Peking Duck for only $16.95! Lunch specials only $5.95! And they deliver! LMBO! The irony just made us crack up. Excuse our un-pc humor. I've rarely eaten duck, but when I have it... Read more →


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Who knew this was in Torrance?

March 27, 2010

The white ducks are the males and have mohawks called widgeons. Next time you see some punk kid with a mohawk tell him you like his widgeon.:) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Posted via email from joydacious's posterous Read more →


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I feel like we're on the nature channel

March 27, 2010

Fortunately that snake was only a gopher snake and non-poisonous. Whew! Can you find the crow's nests in the branches? A hummingbird will raise four chicks in a nest the size of a quarter. Apparently the Torrance Madrona Marsh is... Read more →


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Our Guide, Daniel, LOVES his job

March 27, 2010

Ask for him if you take a tour! He's so animated and tells the funniest stories. Did you know some of the Bullfrogs people drop off (illegally) grow so big because they eat anything! There's some that grow up to... Read more →


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This brings back memories of our local drop-out school

March 27, 2010

When my sisters and I were growing up we lived up the street from a continuation school we fondly referred to as the drop-out school. After school, when everyone was gone my sisters and I would would go roller skating... Read more →


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A vernal pool hosts ferry shrimps - eco heaven

March 27, 2010

I'm sorry, but this is kinda funny to someone who's not so eco. Did you know that LAX was built on vernal pools that hosts tons of ferry shrimp eggs that the ecologists are requiring them to protect and transfer... Read more →


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