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...
by | Oct 21, 2011 | Books, Writing
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...
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...
