by | Oct 26, 2011 | Television
A reprinted article I had published April 27th 2005 I’m a reality TV junkie. I know this is a taboo declaration, especially from a working writer in this town; however, I admit it. Shhh. Send me to a 12 step program, give me an intervention, but I can’t help...
by | Oct 25, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Writing
I admit it, I’m a spa addict. If I have an extra peso, quid, ruble, dollar, pound, shekel, yen or rupee, I’ll spend it on a massage. Because I personally believe it’s the best way to combat writer’s block. Okay, and it feels amazing! Whenever I’m...
by | Oct 24, 2011 | Acting, Music, Plays
I just saw Tick…Tick… Boom for the third time. Written by one of my favorite composers, Jonathan Larson, it tells the story of an artist the week before his 30th birthday and the choices he must make. I’ve now seen this show while in my 20’s, 30’s and 40’s and I find...
by | Oct 23, 2011 | Books, Chick Stuff
In third grade, I did my first book report. It was for my favorite teacher, Mrs. Nagel, so naturally I wanted to read a book about a teacher. After all, both of my folks were teachers- and most of my exposure to positive adult role models had been my teachers. So I...
by | Oct 22, 2011 | Books, Writing
Today, J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer are household names for young readers. In my day, it was Judy Blume and Paula Danziger. Both women had a profound influence on my writing. Rather than gorgeous vampires and schools for wizards, their subjects were deliciously...
