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September 12, 2012
Getting The Boot(s)
It’s September, and here in Maryland on the east coast, we are enjoying gorgeous fall-like, blue-sky, crisp-air weather. I’m not one to go on and on about the weather or weather changes, nor am I glued to The Weather Channel, but I have one particular thing to say: I love it like this. My friend, [...]
September 11, 2012
A Moment of Silence
Today, we pause for a moment of silence, to remember those we have lost, and to understand the strength of our great nation. Our hearts will never be the same. In memory of my husband’s cousin, Kenny Tarantino, and his family. Filed under: 2-Posts About Life Tagged: 9-11, Moment of Silence, September 11 2001
September 10, 2012
“Failure Is An Option, But Fear Is Not.”
* * * I was struck by the quote above that reads: “Failure is an option, but fear is not.” Those eight words were spoken by director James Cameron during a 20-minute brilliant talk on Ted. Cameron’s reputation as a hard-nosed, determined, and often crass director leaves him open to criticism. Critics love to [...]
September 8, 2012
My First Bookstore Book Signing at Greetings & Readings
Today I’ll be signing BENEATH THE MIMOSA TREE at Greetings & Readings in Hunt Valley, Maryland. I’m excited to meet people and take in the air that is “books.” Maybe I’ll even do a little advance Christmas shopping. Greetings & Readings is the largest independent bookstore in Maryland, and I’m absolutely thrilled and thankful they’re [...]
September 6, 2012
Orioles Magic, Old & New
* * * It was 1995. Cal was set to tie—and then break—Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak record. I worked for the Orioles as the Director of Publishing. It was a great year to be a member of the Orioles front office. In about seven weeks, we put together Cal’s Commemorative Book, a publication created [...]
September 1, 2012
BIG NEWS!!! BENEATH THE MIMOSA TREE Earns Medal in Annual Readers Favorite Contest
* * * Readers Favorite announced today its selection of winners in its annual Readers Favorite Contest. I am happy (very happy, in fact!) to report that BENEATH THE MIMOSA TREE earned a Bronze Medal, which, believe it or not, appears to be tops in its category. It’s based on a points scoring system, so [...]
August 29, 2012
“Rapture” on Baseball Bard
* * * I was so pleased to hear from the folks at Baseball Bard that my latest poem, “Rapture,” has been published. As many of you know, I have a little love affair with baseball, as I worked for a major league team for many years. Here’s what Baseball Bard had to say about [...]
August 27, 2012
Chaos Among Order: Back to School Time
It may look like everything is neat and orderly as you look at the kids’ backpacks after the first day of school. It is now, but you should have seen the kitchen table an hour ago. Day one. Let the chaos begin. Now, I don’t know about you, but this whole “back to school” thing [...]
August 23, 2012
Hair And There Thoughts On Our Final Fashion Friday
I’m going to say goodbye to Fashion Fridays for now, but I’ll resurrect them in the spring just in time to post your spring shopping checklist. For now, you’ll have to take into consideration some of the things I’ve suggested, use your fall/winter checklist when you shop, and work your own magic with the pieces [...]
August 22, 2012
Ellicott City Train Accident Is A Tragedy
Those of us who live in Ellicott City are saddened by the loss of two young, local girls, both 19 and in college, who lost their lives at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday morning when a train derailed in the heart of our picturesque town. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about what a tragedy this [...]
