Steph's Scribe

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• Conversations with My Daughter

  I try to limit the amount of stories I tell about my kids or my family, but I couldn’t hold this one back. This morning’s dialog between my daughter and me... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Reasons Why I Wish I Learned to Speak Italian

  

  *** I have this thought quite often: I wish I’d learned to speak Italian. I studied French in high school and still know a few words here and there and can... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 LANGUAGES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• “Beneath the Mimosa Tree” Featured in The Villager (with Thanks…)

  I would like to take a moment to thank The Villager Staff, Stevenson University’s student-run newspaper under the direction of Chip Rouse, for featuring an... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Vote for Super Bowl Ad of the Night Goes To…(drum Roll, Please…)

  …David Beckham and H&M. Like Google’s ad, “Parisian Love” that I mentioned earlier this week, we see the product (and the man) the whole time. And neither... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Postcard, Part 2

  

  Vintage Postcard: prostores.comThe PostcardThis is Part 2. A few people asked me what happened with Emily and what was going on, so I decided to continue it. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Super Bowl Ads And, Yes, A Little Romance in Advertising Class.

  Today in advertising class, we discussed the upcoming onslaught of Super Bowl advertisements, and one new ad in particular that’s already out there for... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Recounting My Visit to Philadelphia—and Charles Dickens

  

  The Philadelphia Free Library's Exhibit on Dickens***Yesterday, my family and I took the trip to Philadelphia. Our first stop included touring Independence... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Text Messages Are No Substitutes For Cards

  

  *** As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s just set the record straight—and not just for Valentine’s Day, but as a year-round clarification. Sending... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Phone Booth Sex Appeal: The Allure of the “Ancient” Pay Phone

  

  *** A couple of weeks ago, I pulled into the Sunoco gas station that’s located across the street from me to fill up. My kids were in the back of the car; I put... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Update on Oscar Nominations

  I am disappointed to report that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ was NOT nominated for Best Picture. The films that were nominated are liste... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does “Harry Potter” Deserve an Oscar?

  

  ***As a movie enthusiast and an Oscar Party hostess for the last 20 years, it is my humble opinion that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” should... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Big Thrill

  

  ***Yesterday, Paperblog, a fabulous website that features “the best articles around by experts and enthusiasts” selected Steph’s Scribe as “Blogger of the... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Postcard: Today’s Friday Fiction

  

  A short piece of fiction for this lovely Friday morning. Emily rolled over in her bed, the glare of the sun creeping through the sheer drapery that hung from th... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Romantic Are You?

  

  Hopeless romantic: A hopeless romantic is someone who very much believes in love, to the extent that it is often said they are in love with love. They also... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION

• Madonna: Please Eat Some Humble Pie

  

  Oh, gosh. It almost pains me to write this post. When I was in college—and my friends can attest to this—I idolized Madonna. I dressed like her (which included... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conquering Friggatriskaidekaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th

  

  Say it with me: “I am not afraid of Friday the 13th.”Did you say it? If you did, you get a gold star. Well done!If you were able to say that out loud and... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Love at First Sight: Fact Or Fiction?

  

  *** According to a piece from Psychology Today, approximately 60% of folks believe in love at first sight. Shockingly, of those 60%, at least 50% of them say... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Barnes & Noble Is Depressing

  

  I can walk to Barnes & Noble. It’s situated across the street from me and I love that it’s there and within walking distance. It’s the place I go when I nee... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Most Attractive Names Revealed After Poll—Did Your Name Make The List?

  

  ***I know I just blogged earlier today, but this study is fascinating. When I was driving to work yesterday morning, I heard the morning show I was listening... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Confessions of an Insomniac

  

  remedyforinsomnia.net (image)The cursor is blinking and I’m not sure how to begin. I guess I’ll just come right out and say it: I often suffer from insomnia.At... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION