I’m always surprised at how blasé some people can be about interrupting and talking over others. That is, until I catch myself doing it in conversations, too. It’s so hard to quell... Read more >>

Thank goodness for caller ID. It’s saved me many a time from having to suffer through a three-hour conversation with my aunt Judy (or “Jawdy,” as I call her). Don’t get me... Read more >>

I hate to be one of those “When I was a kid …” people who complain about the sorry state of the current generation, but seriously, what’s up with what teens wear these days?... Read more >>

A name leaves a first impression. A name gives a customer their first glimpse into your company and what you do. A name is passed by word of mouth. A name will last a lifetime. So, needless to say,... Read more >>

From revolutionizing cancer care to breaking the shackles of racism and oppression, women have been on the front lines of every moment in history. These ladies’ actions, bravery, and often most... Read more >>

I recently submitted a piece to a famous feminist women’s magazine and it got rejected. These things happen but in this case it wasn’t because it wasn’t good (honestly, it’s a... Read more >>

Growing up, my mother never allowed air conditioning in our house or the car. It wasn’t that we couldn’t afford AC; my mom was a firm believer that fresh air “killed germs.” I... Read more >>

In July 2009, the X Games celebrated their fifteenth anniversary in Los Angeles, with over 111,000 thrill seekers in attendance, almost three times the crowd of the original summer games. If the... Read more >>

Meet George. George is kind, hard-working, honest, and loyal. I met George a few weeks ago. He has been in my heart since the day I met him. He is soulful. He is kind. And when he smiles it... Read more >>

We go because we love movies. We go for the delightful or frightful experience of being swept into another reality for a couple of hours. We go crazy when bombarded with highly stylized Mercedes... Read more >>