Let's talk about childhood crushes here for a minute, shall we? I'm a little late in issuing this message, but I want to say a happy birthday to my former crush Bobby Sherman, who turned 67 on July 22nd. [Read More]
Old Spice… Brilliant Marketing (and Isaiah Mustafa Ain’t Bad Either!)
I posted this on Facebook yesterday but had to write about it today because this is just the best kind of marketing possible and I wanted to share it with you. I appreciate a new and different buzzworthy effort, and this definitely qualifies. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Chinese Proverb on Tension
I really loved this quote because it summed up one of the worst feelings: tension. You know how you walk into a room and instantly feel weird because of the group that is there or the conversation? [Read More]
Happy Father’s Day With Poetry
You know, sometimes I forget it's Father's Day. My adoptive father died years ago, and as I've said many times here, he was an abusive alcoholic. While my relationship with my adoptive father wasn't the best, I did have great relationships with both of my grandfathers. [Read More]
Songs That Can Make Me Cry
Like a lot of people, I love music. I enjoy all kinds of music, but I always pay special attention to the words. It's the writer in me. [Read More]
Beautiful Words: Every Woman Deserves to Be Loved and Happy
I saw this on Facebook last night, posted by my online pal Miranda Miller: [Read More]
Do You Write While You Dream?
I know a lot of people have dreams of writing, but this is a little different. I'm wondering if you write while you dream? Because you know what? I sure do. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Winston Churchill
Boy, I can certainly relate to this quote. How about you? [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Etty Hillesum
Ever feel like this? [Read More]
Cherie Burbach in What to Do When No One Has a Clue
A while back I was approached by the authors of a new book called What to Do When No One Has a Clue: Advice for the Brave New World. I loved the idea of this book! It provides answers for all those sticky situations where you aren't sure what to say or do, and gives a modern twist to etiquette [Read More]