My Letter to Fear
Based on interviews with women, these essays about life (and all of its funny, sad and ridiculous aspects) were published in 2014.
The Light in the Courtyard
The light in the courtyard is mellowing as the sun slowly sets in Los Angeles. I’m sitting by a fountain at LACMA listening to the sounds of the Encore Saxophone Quartet. I can’t begin to name the piece, though it feels remarkably Gershwin-like (are those strains of Summertime I hear?). The children who were running
My Jeans Mean What???
I’m trying to grasp the subtle (and not so subtle) nuances associated with clothing messaging—and I don’t mean t-shirt logos. Don’t worry if you are confused. I am also befuddled by the concept. Apparently, there continues to be a vast underground network that decides the meaning of certain accessories and fabric colors. For instance, this
Have The Relationship You Want
As I mentioned earlier in the week, I’ve been reading Rori Raye’s ebook: Have the Relationship you Want. I wasn’t sure I’d get much out of it– I’m not in a relationship… in fact, I’m so far away from one that I can barely remember what the thing looks like. But I took the plunge
So, What Do You Want?
I’m reading a book right now for an upcoming review (more about that later), and I ran across this quote: “Wanting something is essential to getting it.” (Have The Relationship You Want, Rori Raye). Now while this was said in the context of maintaining or starting relationships, it set my brain on a slightly broader
The TV Factor
I ran across an article on Deadline.com that featured quotes by ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee on, essentially, the rise of intelligent television programming. In particular, this quote struck me: “Storytelling itself has changed because our viewers have changed,” ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee said this morning at his opening presentation for the
The Blood Test Rule
In an ideal world, I think I should always live like a blood test was right around the corner. Now you all might live well every day—you might exercise regularly, eat all your leafy greens, never partake in a glass of Pinot Noir and get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Also, you
Author Photo
I recently had to go through the process of choosing an author photo. Naturally, I chose something that made me look serious, professional and almost friendly (though, I like to point out that I am backed up against a wall, so… uh…symbolism). Anyway, while I am delighted that the new photo makes me look less
Doubt
“I can’t do this. I’m not good enough, and I can’t make people care.” Those are the things that run through my mind with an alarming frequency these days. It doesn’t seem to matter what the context is. Writing, relationships, job prospects– more often than not, my reactions are the same. It’s not unsupported doubt.
Creepy or Cool?
I’m not sure how I feel about this. On the one hand, I am lazy and this would eliminate one more thing for me to do in creating the illusion that I care about my room being neat. On the other hand, I feel like I should start calling the bed “Hal,” and watching my
And I respond to that how?
Today, I want to hear from you guys. I want you to tell me tales of comments, compliments or criticisms that you have received that have left you stumped for a response. I’ll start. The other day, I finally got myself to the gynecologist. Let’s just say it has been a while because I like