Ain't Nothin' But Love

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The inclusion of Ilene's recipe for Salmon in the most recent Soap Opera Digest might have at least made mention of the food for the soul that she served up at the Triad. The first person that evening to jump to her feet for a standing ovation was none other than Robin Strasser. The room was filled with people who were obvious fans of this worthy entertainer.

It was a performance full of life even when Ilene sang a song she wrote in honor of her lovely departed colleague and friend Nancy Addison-Altman. Kristen is all about life and going forward with life.



"Heat Wave" has never been rendered in the way that Ilene Kristen renders it. But that doesn't happen until you are treated to a genuine mini concert from someone who knows music and can move like nobody's business.

Thank you, Lovely Ilene! Oh, and here's to a long and continued creative existence. Happy Birthday on July 30th!

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