The year is 2016. Normally that would mean nothing to me except that we finally reached an even number; this won’t be an “odd” year. I was relatively happy with 2015 except for a few minor hiccups. This year promised to bring the fruits of my labor, happiness, and a […]
We are in the throes of Spring. What does that mean? Mother’s Day, florals, pastels, sweet innocent animals such as humming birds and bunny rabbits decorate our environment and our advertising. From department stores to boutiques, we see a familiar theme that love and cuteness is in the air! Last year […]
Super tight harmonies, simplistic melodies, relatable lyrics, and exquisite virtuoso playing . . . this fiddle-playing, folk-singing duo is called Bettman & Halpin. They have produced truth with their lyrics, and I get every single one of their tunes! Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin have an interesting beginning and have […]
“We use athletic fabrics that have all the necessary qualities like UV protection, moisture wicking, stretch . . .“ Designer Kevan Hall is known for his couture collection of exquisite gowns and formal wear. His designs have graced the pages of many fashion magazines, and have been worn by […]
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it!” ―Toni Morrison From the beginning of time, literature and responsible journalism have mirrored public opinion and public action. Consider author Harriet Beecher Stowe and her bestseller Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which […]
“I’ve spent my life fighting for children, families, and our country . . . and I’m not stopping now. Life is not about what happens to you, it’s about what you do with what happens to you so get back out there. [My mother] lived to be 92 years old, […]
Like most people, I love to get free stuff. Gifting suites made their name from giving away swag. This is a relatively new phenomenon by the way. You could say it started back in the 50s with Truman Capote—he threw a private party with all the big time celebrities of […]
Here’s a Facebook message I sent to a good friend of mine the other day. “I was just checking to see if you and your family were okay from the terrorist attacks in Paris. Please check in with me?” As I read the response in horror, the words kept reverberating . […]
Saturday, September 26, 2015, was an incredible day for global unity. Hollywood’s musical royalty and the world’s business and government leaders gathered together to help achieve what is just the beginning of our world’s noble goals for Sustainable Development. More than 60,000 citizens attended, while millions watched live throughout the […]
