♥ What the heck is a 5 Heart Rating? ♥
"A real life is not getting what you want; the achievement, the privilege, too, is knowing what you love." ~ Marisa de los Santos
5 Heart Rating was created with the intent to bring only positive attention to people, places, and things in this world that have made that extra effort to be the very best they can possibly be.
Cheryl’s Cookies
September 17, 2023 by Jean Oshima
Cheryl's cookies are good. Especially since they ship all over, which I know is a challenge, having shipped fresh-baked cookes many times. But the thing about Cheryl's Cookies I love most is their 2 Pack Cookie Card. For a few dollars more than what a greeting card would cost, you can send two delicious buttercream decorated (one is flavored such as key lime) cookies with a theme such as "Thinking of You" or "Enjoy Your Day" to anyone in the United States. With free shipping! If you know me, you Filed Under: 5 Heart Rating
Pilot FriXion Ball 0.7mm Erasable Gel Pens (Blue)
September 8, 2023 by Jean Oshima
These pens are the bomb!! I've always paid attention to the writing instruments artists, architects, and accountants use. The obvious reason being, these people are very particular about pens and pencils. So when a dear CPA friend gifted me these pens, I paid attention. I'd mentioned that I write only in pencil because I love being able to simply erase my mistakes. She took note and days later I found the pens at my door with a sweet note wishing me success in my new role. Since then, I've ordered Read more [...]
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Painkiller, on Netflix
August 23, 2023 by Jean Oshima
I've just finished my morning meditation. I'll meditate again after I complete this 5 Heart Rating. I'll need it. It's bound to be the hardest one I've ever done.
Everyone should watch "Painkiller" on Netflix. EVERY single human being. But especially every American parent and child old enough to grasp the impact of this very difficult-to-watch subject.
Separate from the real-world story depicted in Painkiller, any one of the lead performances by West Duchovny, (maybe especially) Taylor Kitsch Read more [...]
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My Father’s Brain, by Sandeep Jauhar
August 11, 2023 by Jean Oshima
December 28, 2023, Edit: I was seated at Christmas dinner just days ago next to a woman with Alzheimer’s. I can't express enough how much having read this book helped me. I enjoyed every minute of the three-hour dinner, most of which was in conversation with this woman. I got to know about her very interesting life, including time spent living at a commune and her career as a top seamstress, and her repeating things over and over didn't bother me one bit. I knew how to reply and I knew how to have Read more [...]
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SmartLess, A Podcast
July 27, 2023 by Jean Oshima
SmartLess is really SmartFUL. This podcast, of course because of the three hosts, is absolutely genius! The combination of Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman could not be a better example of kismet. These three have very distinct personalities built from very different life experiences with one common theme being they have all had highly successful careers in entertainment.
A unique aspect of the Smartless podcast is the fact that only one of the three hosts knows who the weekly guest Read more [...]
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