“You're dealing with the demon of external validation. You can't beat external validation. You want to know why? Because it feels sooo good.” ~ Barbara Hall School. Is. Over. And so are the sports banquets, award ceremonies, promotions, graduations and a host of other end-of-year accolades that beckon to let you know how well (or not) [...]
Dancing With The Bunnies
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One bunny down, one to go! I'm not talking about devouring the cute chocolate Easter bunnies my kids got this last holiday. It's about another sort of cottontails that might pop into your head when you tune into Dancing With The Stars, and there's nothing wholesome about these dancing bunnies. Kendra Wilkinson was booted off the dance show last week, but there's one more [...]
The 83rd Academy Awards – My personal viewing guide.
February 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
Here is a non-comprehensive list of television broadcasts offering Oscar pre-shows leading up to the ceremony on ABC at 5pm PT and 8pm ET today. E! News starts their Red Carpet coverage at 11am PT - 2 pm ET straight through to the ceremony. Ryan Seacrest and Giulana Rancic take over at 3pm PT. TV Guide (TVGN) [...]
Hang In There. School's Almost Over!
June 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Alex Valle (image Shutterfly) Dear Readers, As most of you know, my son is graduating from high school tomorrow and I have been terribly busy with the many formal activities this milestone entails. I have been unable to post, but I hope to be back on track next week when all the festivities are over [...]
Christmas Spirit Overload
December 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Though the Christmas spirit is high around our home, the chores related to making the season bright are dulling my inner lights of inspiration. I simply can't muster the energy to focus on a single task; be it making a list, shopping for presents, and much less wrapping them! Am I turning into Mrs. Scrooge? Secretly, [...]
