Motor City Musing
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Life’s Full Of Second Chances In ‘Safe Haven’ By Nicholas Sparks
Small town? Canoe? Rain? Blogger Vicki Briganti reviews the new Nicholas Sparks movie “Safe Haven,” opening in theatres on February 14th.
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‘The Carrie Diaries’ Matt Letscher, Only Castmate Who Remembers ’80s, Learns From The Kids
Dying to know more about “The Carrie Diaries?” In an exclusive online interview, Matt Letscher answers blogger Vicki Briganti’s most burning questions about the show. Click here for behind-the-scenes info about Matt and his character, Tom Bradshaw.
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Movie Review: Gangster Squad Goes To War Over The Soul Of L.A.
Blogger Vicki Briganti attends the sneak peek screening of Gangster Squad starring Josh Brolin and Sean Penn. World War II is over, but the battle for control of L.A. has just begun.
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The Carrie Diaries: Finding A Voice Might Be Fun
Blogger Vicki Briganti thinks her hair in the ‘80s was much puffier than Carrie Bradshaw’s. Where are her waterfall bangs? Check out Vicki’s review of the premier episode of The Carrie Diaries.
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Where Do I Sleep From Here?
Blogger Vicki Briganti details the trials of trying to buy a mattress that doesn’t cause back pain. How many beds does it take? The harrowing journey continues.
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Mattress, Mattress Everywhere And Not A One I Like
Blogger Vicki Briganti details the trials of trying to buy a mattress that doesn’t cause back pain. Have you ever attempted to return a mattress? The harrowing journey continues.
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Mattress Sale Results In Back Pain And Sleepless Nights
Blogger Vicki Briganti details the trials of trying to buy a mattress that doesn’t cause back pain. It starts with Serta and ends with Serta. What happens in between? The harrowing journey starts here.
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The Hunt For The Perfect Couch Ends With A Rehab Job
Blogger Vicki Briganti scours local furniture stores for a new sofa and chair, only to keep what she already has – with a handcrafted twist.
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Movie Review: Richard Gere Mints Money In Arbitrage
Blogger Vicki Briganti attends the sneak peek screening of Arbitrage starring Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon. How many laws would you break to protect $525 million?
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Recap: Tips For Surviving Next Year’s Ford Arts, Beats And Eats
Blogger Vicki Briganti bikes up to Arts, Beats and Eats in Royal Oak to hear local and national bands. She shares some practical survival tips for next year’s festival.