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• If You Want to Cry, Give These A Try

  

  I’ve found myself in a somewhat melancholy mood over the last week. I learned that a friend of mine—more of an acquaintance, really—passed away unexpectedly. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Once Upon A Time, There Was Stevie Wonder and 8-Track Tapes

  

  In my room as a teen, I had a stereo. It consisted of a receiver with a turntable, two speakers, and an 8-Track tape player. I’ve always loved music, and my... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Seriously. What Have I Been Missing?

  

  I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner.As a reader and writer of stories, as one who loves live theatre and movies on screen, as one who enjoys hearing a... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keep Your Mouth Shut

  

  Sir Winston ChurchillAn interesting title of my blog post today, but hang with me, and I’ll tell you what I’ve uncovered.The word “mystery” comes from the... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Make Us Care

  

  While there are so many insightful tips on how to tell a good story, at the core of it all is to make the reader care. In a 17-minute speech on TED, Mr. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Tips for Finding Balance in Your Life

  

  One of the most difficult things we deal with on a daily basis is striking that desired balance we want to achieve in our lives: the balance of juggling... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Quick Update on “Baseball Girl”

  

  In answer to the question I have been asked a lot recently, “When is your book coming out?”, I thought I would offer a quick update on where I am in the... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• White Hot and Passionate

  

  I’m one of the lucky ones.Today, as it often happens when the semester begins, and as I was lecturing about feature writing and discussing the introductory... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s Your Birthday. You’re Only Mildly Old. Can You Read the Bottom Line?

  

  The morning went something like this.You got up early to be at the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)  by 8:30 a.m. to have your license, which expires... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• In Summer, The Song Sings Itself

  

  In a little over a week, I’ll be back on campus teaching my fall college courses. Some people may dread the thought of work, but not me. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Wonder How A Man Would Feel, A Poem

  This poem, written by YOURS TRULY (me), is for all the women out there who hate to cook every night…who hate to figure out “what’s for dinner”…who didn’t... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Scenes from Boston & The Freedom Trail

  

  It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, people. I’m sorry about that. I’ve been spending a little bit of time…living. That’s right. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Right Perspective

  “Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• On Creative Leadership, Creativity, and Nonsense

  

  * * *For the last couple of years, I’ve become very interested in researching what it takes to be a creative leader. Malcolm Knowles wrote a book entitled,... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Little Game of “No Repeat” Fashion

  

  I’m starting to like clothes and fashion again.I was down on it for a while because I allowed myself to gain too much weight this winter, and I wasn’t taking... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sharing Some Good News

  

  Still working toward and August release date.While I continue to wrap up the editing and preparation of my fictional work, “Baseball Girl,” and still strive to... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What One Week Away From Facebook Taught Me

  

  Sitting on the dock of the bay, spending time with my family.Last week, we went on vacation. Although it was shortened due to the unfortunate path of Hurricane... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Farewell, Eli Wallach

  

  The Great Eli WallachThis hopeless romantic was very sad to learn of the death of actor Eli Wallach this morning. At 98, Mr. Wallach left this world, leaving... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Overhauling My Life…and My Wardrobe

  

  Yesterday, as I sat on the back porch with my parents and spent a lovely Sunday afternoon, I faced the reality that the end is near.“I had a hard time turning... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fictography #22—Vivi’s Summer

  

  From Rome, Italy. Piazza Novona. Photo Credit: Chrissie Werzinsky.* * * * * */FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION