Saying “I do” — all over again

If you’re married, Valentine’s Day can probably seem a bit redundant, right? I mean, you’ve already wooed — and won — the person who made (and hopefully still makes) your heart pitter-patter. But it’s essential, isn’t it, to do what you can to keep those love fires burning strong year after year? Read my blog […]

Chickens … or dogs … fur or feathers in the backyard?

My Sense and the City column this week is all about dogs — why I love ’em, why their owners sometimes bug me, and why I’ll take fur over feathers! You can read it online at: Which do you prefer in your backyard — chicken or dogs? or pick up a free copy of TICKET […]

Come as you are …

As you know, I adore Beethoven’s music (and have a serious crush on the man as well). I was flattered to learn that the Sarasota Orchestra wanted to quote one of my blogs about Beethoven in their advertising for the Masterworks Hero — all Beethoven — concert March 10-12.

Time to make your move ….

Vday is only 11 days away … if you haven’t asked her — or him — out yet, what are you waiting for! Here’s my latest bit of advice on navigating Vday 2011.

Who …. who?

This GORGEOUS fellow (or female!) owl was spotted by a neighbor up in the tree at dusk.

Woo-hoo!! MC’s got a brand new gig!

I love, love, love being a writer. Best decision I ever made was dumping my career in corporate/business/9-5 America, and throwing myself to the mercy of the freelance god as a publicist and all-round writer. I may be usually broke … but I’m also unusually happy. Especially on days like today where I get to […]

Up Close and Personal with Poverty

In my Sense and the City column today in the Sarasota Herald Tribune TICKET, I wrote about Greg Mortenson, Pulitzer Prize for Peace nominee and author of Three Cups of Tea, Mortenson’s simple presentation of himself, his extraordinary dedication to helping others, really impacted me … and I wrote about it. You can read the […]

Maybe my American dream

Yesterday afternoon I felt kind of sad because I don’t have a home of my own — that quintessential American dream of home ownership, is one I just haven’t been able to sustain. I did own and live in my own home briefly when I was married, and one other time as well, but most […]