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December 3, 2013
Let It Ring True
* * * Three questions I am asked a lot when I do a book talk are the following: 1. How much of a character is you? 2. Is it hard to let your character do bad things? 3. When do you write? I’ll answer these questions quickly. #1: There is a little bit of […]
December 1, 2013
Caution: I Pause For Happiness
* * * I actually heeded this advice for the past four days. There were several times when I paused this Thanksgiving weekend and looked around me, as if my eyes were a camera recording the moment. I didn’t want to forget this particular holiday weekend. I wanted to keep it for all times in […]
November 29, 2013
Fashion Friday & Food: Carrie Bradshaw ‘Romantic’ Style
* * * Today’s Fashion Look: The Romantic Style Years ago, when I was moonlighting as a fashion stylist, I would facilitate short seminars. I categorized women into four categories, primarily using the women from “Sex and the City” as examples. It’s an easy way to figure out what type of dress you prefer–and what […]
November 27, 2013
Thankfulness: Today’s Wednesday Wisdom
* * * Right now, I have an apple pie in the oven, a turkey thawing in water because it’s still too frozen and I started to panic, and children who have been so helpful today around the house as we prepare to entertain for Thanksgiving. No matter how that turkey turns out, we will […]
November 25, 2013
Pomp and Publicity
Lots of Happy News to Share Today… POMP I wanted to thank Deborah over at The Container Chronicles for nominating me for Blog of the Year 2013. It’s such an honor when a fellow blogger likes, recognizes, and nominates your work, especially when you have a great deal of appreciation for her work as well. […]
November 24, 2013
What To Do When Your Momma Gives You The Bird: How To Cook A “Melt-In-Your-Mouth” Turkey
Reblogged from steph's scribe: I can take absolutely no credit for this—absolutely no credit whatsoever. It’s my mother’s recipe, and this year I will be attempting it for the first time. Thanksgiving is at our house, and I’m the chef. But I’m kind of a thief, as well, because I’m totally stealing her recipe. I […]
November 22, 2013
Add A Little Sparkle to Your Wardrobe This Holiday Season—Fashion Friday
Today’s Fashion: A Little Holiday Sparkle Elegant Ease Add a bit of holiday sparkle to your wardrobe this season. In the first look, the sophistication of the black turtleneck with a belted black jacket over a skirt with just the right amount of sparkly embellishments, offers the right balance (and warmth) for the holidays. […]
November 21, 2013
Michael Buble is Better Than Chocolate
I have a serious addiction to chocolate. I also have this notion that I was born in the wrong era. I much prefer listening to Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole on any given day than to dance music. Call me crazy, but I like the romanticism of the lyrics and […]
November 20, 2013
Don’t Let Family Stories Die: Wednesday Wisdom
* * * I like to reminisce with people I don’t know. ~ Steven Wright. Did the aforementioned quote make you giggle just a little? That quirky quote comes from comedian Steven Wright. He used to make me laugh until I cried. Statements like, “I was walking my dog around the apartment…on the ledge,” and […]
November 19, 2013
A Little Love
Dedicated to my husband, son, and daughter today. We all love Peanuts. And Snoopy. We love him so much, we might build this when it…snows. Filed under: On Love Tagged: Charlie Brown, family, love, Peanuts, Snoopy
