I pride myself on being somewhat marketing savvy. I mean, I know to believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see. I know there are deceptive practices in advertising and companies “stretch” the truth to sell products. I even know to be guided by the Latin doctrine, caveat emptor (let… >> Continue Reading
Niki Taylor: Not 40+ But Definitely Fabulous!
If you enjoy watching the Celebrity Apprentice as much as I do, you were glued to your television Sunday night to witness the women’s team (ASAP) lose the RV challenge to the men’s team (Backbone). With Gary Busey as their Project Manager I was certain this would be an easy win for the ladies. But… >> Continue Reading

Things Left Unsaid: The Loss of Linda
I received the call yesterday morning, but it didn’t really hit me until late last night. My cousin Linda is gone. She had died in her sleep in a small Hospice bed. Linda was the daughter of my favorite Aunt, the one we called Aunt Pete. The youngest of 3 girls; she was the only… >> Continue Reading

Nothing Says He Loves You Like a New Set of Tires
One of the beauties of maturing, is you have a more firm grasp on what love is…and what love is not. But with all the media hype around Valentine’s Day; we can easily be manipulated into believing that if love does not show up in the form of a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, decadent chocolates,… >> Continue Reading











