Monthly Archives: October 2013

Inspiration from an Unlikely Source

Where does the inspiration for you to write come from?  This is a tricky question to answer right now because I’m constantly struggling to find that spark of inspiration, but I can tell you what has most consistently sparked my writing binges in the past: anger. I know, that sounds so not “keep-your-blog-thoughts-positive-and-uplifting,” but it’s

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Searching for Comfortable Boots for Women

I’m on the hunt for comfortable boots for women.  If you’ve been reading this site for any length of time you now know two things about me: 1) I love boots and 2) I hate hiking. But I’m thinking that I might hate hiking a little bit less if I had comfortable walking/hiking shoes to

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Rebooting Remington Steele

  I wanted to be Laura Holt as a teenager. I wore the hats. I had the style, and I may have mimicked the persona in that I was driven and not easily swayed romantically.  Hmmm Apparently, I was channeling her well into my early 40s, as well.

Merlot Me!

Tomorrow is international Merlot Day. No, I’m not kidding, this is a real thing. I don’t care what Sideways said, it’s time to celebrate with your favorite Merlot. October 10th kicks off a month long celebration involving more than 100 Merlot-producing wineries from around the world. There will be dinners, in-store special tastings and Merlot-paired

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Holidays Are Right Around the Corner

Did that headline make you cringe, or did your blood start pumping faster in anticipation of joyful tidings, chestnuts roasting and holiday parties? If it was the second of those options, why are we friends? No, seriously. I don’t understand.

This Week on Dating in LA

It was another one of those “on the move” kind of weeks. Here’s what I was up to:   Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths True Love Put to the Test Ah, what we sacrifice for love…   Broke Girls Travel Big Bear Lake Photos and some travel thoughts as I explored the beautiful

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True Love Put to the Test

There comes a time in every relationship when your love is put to the test. The tests can be small, medium, or “what do you mean you’re his wife?” I faced such a test on Sunday. You see, I love Breaking Bad. My boyfriend loves Breaking Bad. It’s appointment television for us, and we sit

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