Monthly Archives: October 2009

Use it or lose it.

I watched 1/2 of my DVD rental today and will finish it tomorrow.  Have you seen this?  Naughty movie with pretty Diane Lane and gorgeous Olivier Martinez.  While there are dozens of scenes set up to upset viewers the one … Continue reading →

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I don’t know about you but I think this is the best song to get ready to.

“I belong here as much as anyone else.” “I have a beauty that is all my own.” “I am worth acting-and reacting-with class.” “I love my own company.” “I am too amazing to ever come second to a partner.” “There … Continue reading →

Though life has not always been easy, it has been amazing at times, and all of the ups, have made the downs fade into the background. The star of my own life, step into the spotlight of your own, live with … Continue reading →

See the video for 3 here.  The video is typical Brit and I wasn’t sure about the song until I heard it come on last night.  I couldn’t help but to start dancing and I was joined by about 500 … Continue reading →

I love this song, as ooey, gooey cheesy as it is

Desperate for an idea, look at the page “Halloween on The Cheap” for some ideas or a little inspiration! Have a safe and spooky night!

Where can I buy Cinderella Was a Liar? All major bookstores and on Amazon.com Where can I read Cinderella Was a Liar for Free?  The Library. Where can I get an autographed copy?  Email Cinderellawasaliar@gmail.com Have you read it? Share … Continue reading →

My friend, just told me that his show, “Babydaddy Boot Camp” has been bought by Vh1!!  This is such great news because he is such a talented, hard-working guy.  I am so proud of him and hope you Reality TV … Continue reading →

NOW CASTING! I am looking for NYC’s WORST DRESSED female for a special 250th Anniversary episode of TLC’s “What Not to Wear.” I need to find her ASAP. If you know her, send an email to BDCCasting@gmail.com in order to … Continue reading →

This is really cute!

Not too long ago, my friend, Hendy, wrote to me on my FB and told me that she had gotten an email in her office announcing that my Ricky was going to be visiting his lawyer.  You can imagine my … Continue reading →

I was having a conversation with a wonderful friend of mine last weekend in which we discussed the pro’s and con’s of young children reciting a national anthem or pledge in schools.  I’d love to know what you guys think … Continue reading →

What’s your costume this year? Bonnie  (complete with a pink Tommy Gun) and I have a Clyde What’s your favorite scary movie? Showgirls-I don’t watch horror flicks (but seriously, Showgirls is pretty scary!) Who is your favorite scary character? Michael Myers.  … Continue reading →

Accept compliments with a “Thank you” and a smile. Tell yourself why you can do it. Love your life. Walk with your head high. Look at the world, not at the ground. Find 5 ways to upgrade your life. Polish … Continue reading →

Hey, it’s my team and my blog, right? From #5 to #46, I love my boys in the stripes! * The above photo of my favorite Yankee taken for me by my awesome friend, actress-and avid Yankee fan- Julie Stone.

Light that fire. Search for the strength you need to pull the best part of yourself out of the hole he or she has been hiding in. Comfort them. Support them. encourage them.  

Billions of truths. Billions of dreams. Trillions of opinions. Billions of hearts. Billions of minds. What’s right for them is not right for everyone. Follow your heart.

But you can still strut your stuff. Go on and be proud of how far you have come!

Not a big rap fan (love Eminem though) but I really have a lot of respect for Jay-Z (and think Alicia Keys is incredible) and NY will always be my home (Can’t wait to move back!) so this song will … Continue reading →

Two days ago, I mailed out a query for an article related to men and weddings and asked for expert advice.  The query was published by the PR service yesterday and this morning I woke up to 14 responses, 12 … Continue reading →

As a writer, I get numerous inquiries on how to become published, the best way to overcome writer’s block and so on).  I recently sat down with the editor of WriteOnline.com and answered a few related questions and thought some … Continue reading →

A decent piece that discusses the desire to be famous. Do you want to be famous?  Why? Why not?

How many times have you gotten exactly what you asked for and then complained about it.  Maybe you begged and pleaded for a job and then spent your days griping about the workload.  Or maybe you went on and on about … Continue reading →

Now let me get this straight, Brenda: You want things that you don’t yet have, people in your life who you don’t yet know, and events to take place that haven’t yet occurred, so that once these “things” come to … Continue reading →

Dear Brenda, What’s the point of getting married?  Read  my answer here.

Going out for a night on the town with your special someone is always a great way to wrap up a hectic week, but in these tough economic times, dating can seem downright daunting. If you’re looking to impress for less, … Continue reading →

There aren’t too many of us who don’t experience one or two bad moments every so often, but if every disappointment leads to days of emotional turmoil and drama, it’s likely your reaction to the situation is more detrimental to … Continue reading →

This weekend, I spent some time at the Art Institute of Chicago where I was excited to have the chance to see the work of one of my favorite painters, Gustav Caillebotte.   His work, Les raboteurs de parquet (the floor-strippers) is one … Continue reading →

“Emotions, tears and outbursts won’t work this time. Those kinds of games just create drama. Instead, appeal to your mate’s intellectual side. They will respond better to facts and concrete ideas.” -Astrology.com

If you have lived a little in your life you likely know the not-so-great feeling of waking up after a night of saying or doing something you’re not exactly proud of.  Maybe you went home with someone or you said … Continue reading →

Interested in seeing some of my fun (and cheap) Halloween costumes from years past?  Check out the Halloween on the cheap page above.

Would you guys take the time to rate following statements /actions on a scale of 1-10? 1 being not so bad, 10 being worst Someone sighing loudly when you speak. Someone rolling their eyes when you speak. Someone asking “what planet … Continue reading →

We should all allow one another to walk their own path to happiness.

John Freda’s “Blonde” shampoo and highlight-activating conditioner:  It took my hair two shades lighter without damaging it.  Awesome! Cinnamon Everything: Tea, candles and candies. Food and Wine Magazine:  It’s Foodie Porn. A New Sense of Confidence: Hey, even writers who … Continue reading →

Would you work in a Times Square Bathroom for $10,000?  Yes?  Click here.

This will have you on the floor laughing.

I am thrilled to be the new Relationship Expert for I Am Staggered. Got a question?  Send it in here

As lawmakers play partisan ping-pong, CNN is reporting that 7,000 Americans are losing benefits each and every day.   There are good, hard-working people who are facing eviction and going hungry because they can’t get a job.  How can they look … Continue reading →

How will you show it today?

There was a pattern that was put in place long ago, in a time when you had no recourse, no way of fighting back or protecting yourself. The wisdom you have now was nowhere to be found, the understanding you walk with was … Continue reading →

Hey Everyone! I am so excited to be writing recession-friendly dating and lifestyle  pieces for www.filife.com  (a Partnership with The Wall Street Journal).  If you’re interested in following me, click here and just click “follow” on the page.  You’ll get updates on when … Continue reading →

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I was recently sent an email from someone I knew of (but didn’t know well at all) in High school.  Now, let me be clear about something; to say I was unpopular in HS would be an understatement. I was fighting through … Continue reading →

That you cannot lose. That you are gorgeous as you are. That you have all of the resources you need to succeed. That you can work through anything that comes your way. That you deserve the very best. That you … Continue reading →

I snapped this the same Monday afternoon in early September.  The photo has a haunting quality that I just love.

This was taken on a random Monday afternoon (in September, long before Halloween).  You can imagine my reaction when I saw this live