Italy Travel Blog
The Pantheon! Ciao bella! My fiancé and I just spent the most magical 10 days in Italy, experiencing the history of Rome, the calm of the countryside, and Florence’s charm. We were invited to attend a...
View ArticleHeroine
I just saw a young woman in CVS giving herself a makeover with the drug store products. I was in awe of her utter lack of inhibition, her complete abandon when it came to all matters public and...
View ArticleAnd What do You Do?
I have a nasty habit. I measure success by accomplishments over time. Jobs, gigs, accolades. Each one propelling me further into adulthood, bringing me closer to my professional goals. Five years...
View ArticleFall Fashion Must Haves!
Now that the leaves are changing color it’s time for your wardrobe to change accordingly. These are the fall items that every 20-something woman should have in their closet. Thick Skin As the weather...
View ArticleAudial Nostalgia
I once had an older co-worker tell me that the person you are at 28 is pretty much the person you’re going to be for the rest of your life. Your likes and dislikes will stay constant from that point...
View ArticleMy Cousin Donny
So I just watched “My Cousin Vinny” for the first time last week. I know. Crazy that it took me so long! What’s better than a film with Marisa Tomei, the Karate Kid, and heavy New York accents? Not...
View Article“The Bachelor” Rapture
Tomorrow it all begins again. The butterflies, anxiety, excessive drinking, bloating, and emotional hangovers. Otherwise known as, “The Bachelor” Season 20. Now, I’m really not a cult-tv watcher. I...
View ArticleBack-To-School Barbarism
Ah yes. Back to School. Summer is coming to an end which means we will soon see the re-birth of Ugg boots, pumpkin flavored everything, and news stories that coat campuses in a veneer of victim-hood....
View ArticleCan Women be Funny? (funny haha)
Former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner, recently commented that finding a beautiful AND funny woman is a rarity. I find the concept of this duality to be fascinating, because I just might agree with him....
View ArticleInvest in Your Community.
For those of you who may not know me so well, I am a huge advocate for the arts and arts education. I think that a kid who can get on stage and do some sort of performance, can truly do anything. For...
View ArticleWhy Doesn’t Oscar Like Me?
Celebrities are as sensitive as children when it comes to losing, except maybe worse, because kids only cry, while adults cry foul. I love watching the Academy Awards. The fashion, celebs, speeches,...
View ArticleBring on the Tears – The Last 5 Years
There’s nothing I love more than a good story that leaves me emotionally wrecked and questioning my life choices. It could be that I’m a masochist, but more likely, that I’m an artist – always seeking...
View ArticleProduct or Promise?
Lately, I find myself wanting for simpler times, for the days of soap operas dominating daytime tv, and the drama being interrupted by commercials selling things, not theories. See, just as evil twins...
View ArticleSunday Funday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday As a child, Sundays meant three things: annoying my sister, Mom’s pasta with meat sauce, and going to Church. Church was a non-negotiable. We all had to go, every Sunday — one of...
View Article26 Candles
Whew. Another summer done. I don’t know about you (I’m not asking), but it’s my least favorite season. Between the mosquito bites and humidity, I’m not sure which is more uncomfortable. And that’s not...
View ArticleI Volunteer (and you can too!)
For those of you who may not know me so well, I am a huge advocate for the arts and arts education. I think that a kid who can get on stage and do some sort of performance, can truly do anything. For...
View ArticleTheatre and Activism. My Tuesday Night.
Who doesn’t love a provocative piece of theatre? Classic musicals will always have their toe-tapping charm, but there’s nothing like a play that leaves you inspired and perturbed. On Tuesday night,...
View Article“Marry Smart” vs. a Smart Marriage
I always find it somewhat humorous when Baby-Boomers think they understand Millennials. They know as much about being young in today’s world, as I know about France after drinking a $12 bottle of...
View Article“Sorry I’m not sorry”– Barbie
Poor Barbie. Girl just can’t catch a break. On again, off again with Ken, hopping around from job to job, and now, public scrutiny over whether she’s a good role model to young girls. She should just...
View ArticleObamacare – Ultra-Strong or Plush?
Ah yes, who doesn’t love a good poll? Another one has been taken, revealing a less than shocking result. “Obamacare support hits record low.” (read article here) It’s no surprise then, that disapproval...
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