Have you heard of Facebook Depression? It’s a real thing, apparently, based on the fact that most of our Facebook Friends express only the shiny, happy parts of their lives on social media and hide the less-than-perfect bits. People don’t realize that what they’re seeing on Facebook isn’t a reflection of reality, and they begin… Read More Facebook Depression
Well, so far my New Year’s resolution of updating my blog more frequently is off to a less-than-stellar start. But I have excuses. Great ones! (As an aside, I do worry about my ratio of “regular blogs” to “blogs devoted to excusing myself for not writing more blogs.” I don’t have a specific number, but… Read More More Excuses? Really?!
Happy New Year and Welcome 2014! Every year as I crack open a new journal, I think of a line from one of my favorite book series where the main character also starts a new journal each year. “Isn’t it mysterious to begin a new journal like this? I can run my fingers through the… Read More 2013: Resolutions in Review: Books and Movies
That’s a pretty cool visual, don’t you think? My friend Gale Martin created it to publicize a fabulous prize package that she, our fellow author Meredith Schorr and I are hosting to help you relax your way through the holiday season. I think everyone will agree that relaxation is in pretty short supply this time… Read More Holiday Books & Bubbles Binge
It’s a bit odd that writing a post about Christmas trees and Christmas tree ornaments has planted a song from Fiddler on the Roof in my head. I don’t think Tevye would approve. But even he would have to admit that my tree is lovely. From the new star at the top of the tree… Read More Tradition! Tradition!
October was a crazy busy month. So busy, in fact, that I wasn’t able to blog in real time. Instead, I’ll give you a recap: WORK: Work has been busy, yada yada yada… Now on to the good stuff. NANTUCKET: I started off the month with my annual trip to Nantucket, but instead of my… Read More October Wrap Up
If you’ve read my blog before or have talked to me in real life for more than 3 minutes, you are probably aware that I’m a scholar of all things television. From I Love Lucy to Friends to the upcoming season, I have at least a dabbling knowledge of most shows, networks and trends, plus… Read More Emmy Night!
It’s the end of summer, and right on schedule my DVR menu is empty and I’ve been reduced to watching reruns of Friends on TBS and Big Brother on CBS three times a week. Yes. I watch Big Brother. Stop judging me. Anyway… Fall TV Season is nearly upon us and it is that time… Read More The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – The New Fall TV Season
Let me be very clear. I’m not basing my retirement plans on either the Maine Lottery system or the gaming tables of Las Vegas. That said, everyone dreams about what they would do if they suddenly won the lottery and I’m no exception. First, of course I’ll do all the boring things that everyone says… Read More If I won the lottery…
You will probably notice that I’ve been AWOL from my blog for the month of July, but I have a really good excuse. And a doctor’s note. To start at the very beginning, I had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. I spent most of it with my family and also had a friend stay… Read More Friends Don’t Let Friends Mix Limes and Sun
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