(What do YOU want to be when you grow up?) Once upon a time, when I was about thirteen, I realized there was a lot was wrong with the world. Old folks were homeless. The environment was getting shredded. Kids were being severely smacked around by their own parents. I guess you could say I… Continue Reading
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I DO Believe in Fairies!
(“I do believe in fairies! I do, I do!”) I believe in fairies. No, really–I do. Maybe not in a tiny-magical-person sort of sense. But I believe in them the same way I believe in antibiotics, equality, and human potential. You see, I think we can make things come true if we really believe in them. Use the force Have… Continue Reading
The #1 Myth About Finding True Love
You know what’s begun to irk me? Movies and/or books that perpetuate the myth of “the moment.” This is especially relevant in stories about finding true love. That there is one perfect moment to confess/proclaim your affections. That if you let it pass by, you are doomed forever. The moment will never come again. You can just… Continue Reading
Warm and Fuzzy Book Recommendations
I don’t know about you, but here in NJ the temperature is freeezing. On days like these, we all need to curl up by the fire, grab a mug of cocoa/coffee/ *cough* rum, and read our hearts out. So, without further ado, here are some heartwarming book recommendations, guaranteed to melt the icicles of… Continue Reading
The Dreamers, the Screamers, and Me
I’ve noticed there seems to be a pattern to people’s lives. They have big dreams in high school and college. Then, reality hits sometime around their late twenties, and just . . . keeps on hitting them. They look back fondly on their idealistic, passionate years, and resign themselves to never feeling that way again. As if that’s… Continue Reading
Perk Up Your Writing! Or Just Your Day
If there’s anything closer to a writer’s heart than great books, it’s coffee. It’s what we turn to when our writing’s dragging, our energy’s flagging, and our motivation’s just plain sagging. And when coffee doesn’t work, you know what’s known to be a good energizer? Peppermint! So for your daily writing perk, here’s a fast, cheap way to make… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas! (and Everything Else)
To all my Christmas-loving readers, Merry Christmas! May you have more presents, blessings, and good fortune than you can shake a yule log at. Okay, I know I did a Chanukah post, a Winter Solstice post, and now a Christmas post. In case I forgot anyone in my previous holiday greetings . . . In other words, Happy… Continue Reading
It’s Solstice for Most of Us!
You’ve heard of Festivus for the rest of us? Now it’s Solstice for most of us! It’s the shortest day of the year and the longest night. The tipping point of the calendar, if you will. From this moment on, the days will gradually lengthen as we wend our way back to warmer weather. (now try saying “wend our… Continue Reading
Happy (Early) Chanukah!
I know Chanukah starts tomorrow at sundown (y’all were aware of that, right?), but I’m posting my well-wishes a bit early. So to all my fellow members of the tribe . . . Happy Chanukah! Let’s have us some eight craaazy nights. :-) What are you doing to celebrate the victory of the Macabees? Also, how many potato… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope your evening is filled with friends, family, food, and fun. Here’s a brief reivew of all the things I’m thankful for right now: I’m thankful there’s a roof overhead . . . Food in my belly . . . Peeps I know love me . . . . . . and that… Continue Reading