” an incredible historical fiction … a full-belly satisfying feast” A sprawling family saga spanning the 1840s to 2012, The Son … More
Category: Humans
Words: “…The Gulf Between Practice and Profession …”
“One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing … More
Desert Diversity, Saguaro Style
Those of us who feasted on a diet of Looney Tunes and Doritos each Saturday morning as children probably grew … More
Featured Book: MIXED FEELINGS by Olivia R. Burton
I read a lot of galleys. A lot of them. My dream is to discover the next big thing before … More
Lost In Translation Of GoldieBlox’s Ad
GoldieBlox released a video ad introducing their new action figure for girls (video below). I was thrilled to read in the press release … More
Do You Have A Growth Mindset?
What’s your mindset? Research shows that people with a “ growth mindset ” are more likely to focus on taking … More
Does Hollywood Reflect Our Struggle With Aging?
I recently asked if we are now a Botox Nation, preferring Barbie and Ken’s wrinkle-free faces, boobs of steel that say … More
Silence Equals A “Yes” Vote
The midterm elections are upon us and famously have lower turnouts, but it’s more important than ever to vote. Midterms … More
Be Happier, Eat 5 Fruits and 5 Veggies Daily
We’ve long been told “we are what we eat” and we need to “eat well to be well” in our physical … More
Who Doesn’t Love The Fair?
I don’t. There. I said it. I don’t like the state fair. When the family packed up to make our … More