Maya Angelou, A Phenomenal Woman It is with great sadness that I learned of Maya Angelou’s death today. As she once said, “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” I couldn’t agree more with this P-HE-NOMINAL Renaissance woman who was one of the great voices in contemporary literature. In honor of the great… Continue reading Maya Angelou, A Phenomenal Woman
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My 3 Favorite Herbal Cleaning Product Recipes
My 3 Favorite Herbal Cleaning Product Recipes I don’t know about you, but I absolutely can’t stand what dish soap does to my hands and nails after I have washed the dishes. My skin feels paper-thin and my nails look as if they will break off at any moment because they are so mushy. It’s… Continue reading My 3 Favorite Herbal Cleaning Product Recipes
7 Tips to Avoid Junk Food
7 Tips to Avoid Junk Food I love junk food. There, I said it. However, I avoid it as much as possible, as much for my overall health as much for my waistline. On the very rare occasion that I do eat junk food, I always feel sluggish immediately after and then inevitably have a… Continue reading 7 Tips to Avoid Junk Food
Under My Skin Play in New York
Under My Skin Play in New York If you happen to be in New York City this Memorial Day weekend, I highly recommend seeing a play that has just opened at the Little Schubert Theatre called Under My Skin, written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser (of The Nanny fame). I had the great opportunity to see… Continue reading Under My Skin Play in New York
Patient Activation: How Active Are You?
Patient Activation: How ‘Activated’ Are You? Hello from Charlotte! I’m on the road (again!) giving talks and promoting the book. Though I am pretty tired from the busyness that has been all-emcompassing this spring, I am having a blast meeting people and sharing stories. In my talks, one of the things that I (over)emphasize is… Continue reading Patient Activation: How Active Are You?
Walt Disney: Getting Started
Walt Disney: Getting Started Can you imagine if Walt Disney only talked about his wondrous ideas of creating the happiest place on earth?!? There would be no Disneyland, no Disneyworld, no Mickey, no Minnie!! And that, my friends, would be just plain terrible. I happen to believe that we have a LOT to learn from… Continue reading Walt Disney: Getting Started
A Labor of Love. It’s How He Rolls
A Labor of Love. It’s How He Rolls It is always so magical to come across a story that gives me goosebumps and stops me dead in my tracks. Today, I stumbled across this article in the International Business Times (random reading for me!) and boy oh boy, was I inspired and enthralled! So, of course,… Continue reading A Labor of Love. It’s How He Rolls
Miss Representation
Miss Representation Recently, an insightful and discerning friend told me about Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary “Miss Representation.” One night when the HOTY was out of town and our daughter a/k/a Excitedly Eight was snuggled in her bed, I rented it. Wowsy bowsy is it ever good. I was blown away, actually. I highly recommend it for anyone and everyone… Continue reading Miss Representation
Friday Photos: The Silver Lining Book Events
Friday Photos: The Silver Lining Book Events This week Elizabeth Messina and I have had so much fun signing books and meeting new friends at both the David Webb Event in Beverly Hills and the Lole Event in Santa Barbara. Both venues generously gave a percentage of their sales on the day of the event… Continue reading Friday Photos: The Silver Lining Book Events
The Importance of Kindness
The Importance of Kindness Recently I came across George Saunders’s convocation speech at Syracuse University for the class of 2013 and boy oh boy is it a doozy!!! And then I saw it again on Brain Pickings and knew that I kept seeing it for a reason. This commencement address is all about the small and… Continue reading The Importance of Kindness