A monologue – Zulman
I hate the thought that I’m vincible. And it’s a word. If you can be invincible than you can be vincible. “Whoever dies with the most money wins, right?” That’s BULLSHIT! When I was little and all the other children had pictures on their walls of Babe Ruth and Steve...
Confessions of a Reality TV Junkie – looking back
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...
confessions of a spa junkie – Carasoin Day Spa – combatting writer’s block
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 stuck on an idea, a...
Tick…Tick…Boom – Jonathan Larson’s genius
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...
Mary McLeod Bethune – a visionary
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...
Paula Danziger’s pink lipstick pen
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...
My Own Story – a really cool website for kids
These are stories I wrote to help kids adjust through tough/complicated/new situations. It's a terrific way to help children and their families understand change and various life events. A reprinted article from LA Mom Magazine. Your child can be the star of the...
I miss Mrs. Piggle Wiggle – a love poem… about children’s books
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...
The parallels between Gossip Girl and Archie Andrews
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 cartoons...
A monologue – Lana Lang
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 with the...