More on my Twitter Attwack—which pertains to Twitter as a social media vehicle—not as a disseminator of news instantaneously at lightning speed around the world. (Which is actually pretty cool used this way.) I’m talking about the trap of thinking Twitter is a bonafide method to develop relationships that provide real sustenance to the human [...]
The usually good blogsite Copyblogger posted a blog today that wasn’t very good. In fact, it was idiotic, illogical, and insulting. It was written by Jeff Goins, a self-described “writer, idea guy, and difference-maker.” Hey, pal, ain’t we all. The title: “Why Bad Writing is Essential to Good Blogging” The premise: “There are too many [...]
(Or for women of any age who might be thinking of wearing a skimpy skirt in public—with no panties!) Part 1 of 2 Published last year, Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady, by Derek Blasberg quickly became a bestseller. I had never heard of the book until I read about it in Gwyneth [...]
I’m ambivalent about the word “mature.” It’s a euphemism for “not young.” Some think it’s a nicer way of saying “not attractive.” But to me it means, “I know more about life than you do, kid, and that’s a good thing.” Recently I read two books about this subject—looking for camaraderie, looking for consolation. Here [...]
Last night I had planned to attend an event called “Unique Lives,” a series of lectures by well-known women (from all professions) “who encourage us to refresh, revisit, and reflect upon our own lives.” Two years ago I heard Caroline Kennedy speak. Last year, Maya Angelou. Both were fab: real, candid, funny, and inspiring. I [...]
Last month I wrote a blog in response to a young woman’s blog on the HuffingtonPost who faulted Steve Jobs for losing her job as a waitress because the alarm on her iPhone malfunctioned. I took her to task with this immature reasoning—in a smarty-pantsy way that mimicked the tone of her post. What bugged [...]
There is one New Year’s Resolution that I intend to keep: to reread my library of Dr. Seuss books—around 45 of them. I have started with I Had Trouble in getting to Solla Sellew—which teaches readers that there is no one place that is trouble-free and how to deal with troubles you encounter. It is as relevant [...]
Due to anticipated delays by the TSA and the reindeer having to dodge bullets from Sarah Palin, Santa started delivering presents early this year. He stopped by my house last night. He rolled out of the chimney and smack into a giant stack of newspapers. (Don’t touch those, Santa, I haven’t read them yet!) He [...]
Hope you have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. If not, c’mon over and I’ll share my coconut cream pie with you. It’s delish! [NOTE: Fuchsia Woman recommends the Claim Jumper brand. MUCH better tasting (and without the greasy mouth feel) than Marie Callender's--and less expensive, too.] Here’s a Thanksgiving story I wrote last year–about being [...]
[Book Review – Part 1 of a 2-Part series] The value of Lilly Daché’s vintage hats holds up through the ages. But not so much her philosophy of life. Lilly Daché’s Glamour Book, written in 1956, is a reflection of that time—pre-women’s movement. In it, Daché emphasizes the “duty” of women to look beautiful at [...]
