Archive for October, 2009

The Writing Life Paradox – Stay Inside and Go Outside

Friday, October 30, 2009

You need to spend time sitting in a chair to be a good writer. You also need to get out of the chair and spend time not writing. Therein lies the rub…

David Sedaris in Concert – In My Living Room

Thursday, October 29, 2009

For a low-tech production of a high-voltage experience, you must see David Sedaris in concert. Listen to his stories and be transported to Laughville!

A Great Day for Reading

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Why? Because at 8 o’clock tonight, I will be sitting in the Sunset Center in Carmel, CA—orchestra section, second row, smack in the middle. And smacking my chops (is that the expression?) waiting for David Sedaris to take the stage. I’m excited to hear what he has in store for the audience. In my book, [...]

A Change Is Gonna Do You Good….

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

This is another audio version of a blog called “Change of Scenery = Change of Attitude” — a life’s lesson learned by a mom and daughter.

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For Your Listening Pleasure…

Monday, October 26, 2009

Here is the audio version of my blog called “Don’t Sell Your House for Romance.” Enjoy!

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Have American Directors Lost Their Minds?

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Some Hollywood Directors march to a different beat: a pro-pedophile one. Some American film directors have signed a petition to free a confessed and convicted sexual deviant criminal. I’m for artistic freedom—not the freedom of an artistic pedophiles.

Ralph Lauren – You are Bad for America!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Mr. Lauren: Stop Photoshopping! By diminishing women’s bodies, you diminish their stature in our society. Quit selling emaciated bodies as a standard of beauty. Be real, not scary. Or get out of America.

Writing Is Difficult: So?

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Writing is not for the faint of heart nor the week-kneed. Why? Because it’s hard to do and do well. Accept that fact and keep writing anyway. Because that’s what writers do.

Born Creative – Stay Creative

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Picasso said, “Everybody is born creative. The challenge is to remain creative as you grow up.” I think Picasso was right. I think God is the Creator of the universe, and as such, invented creativity. Creativity comes from God, who created all of us. (That’s why you’re not supposed to hate anyone—because we’re all basically [...]

Good-bye, Gourmet Magazine and Hello, Splendid Table!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

After 68 years in publication, Gourmet Magazine got the boot last week from its publisher. The November issue will be its final edition. I was not a reader of the magazine, but I feel bad for the laid-off staff—especially the writers, my people—and especially in this economy. Ugh. I can’t say I’m surprised by the [...]