by | Oct 20, 2011 | Books, Writing
I miss Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and Ramona the Pest the four Boxcar Children and Eloise’s zest. I remember visiting Narnia and the Wonderful World of Oz meeting strange talking creatures with tails and paws. I trembled as first I walked down Lois Duncan’s dark hall, getting...
by | Oct 19, 2011 | Books, Television, Writing
If you think about it, Gossip Girl’s Serena and Blair are really just hipper, thinner versions of Betty and Veronica. Look at the facts: Serena van der Woodsen is blonde, fun and likable. Blair Waldorf is gorgeous, wealthy and bitchy…sound familiar? And if...
by | Oct 18, 2011 | Acting, Plays, Writing
Hey, everyone… I’m Lana. My parents named me Lana. No, not after Lana Turner, though that would have helped a wee bit in the self esteem department. After Lana Lang…hello, Superman’s ex-girlfriend. I mean they could’ve gone for Lois, at least she sleeps...
by | Oct 17, 2011 | Chick Stuff, Sports
Playing field hockey for most of my teenaged years, I had developed huge body consciousness issues. In short, I have big legs. Big field hockey legs. Heading to Maui for a much needed vacation, my big legs were the last thing on my mind…until the group of skinny...
by | Oct 16, 2011 | Artists, Films, Sports, Television
I’m addicted to dance. I can’t do it, but I love it. I love to watch it. I admire the way that it’s portrayed in movies and television, both scripted and reality. From Ann Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine’s bitchy competition in The Turning Point to my all time favorite...
