Monthly Archives: January 2010

Whether dancing it or watching it, I adore everything about the Tango and the music is so powerful and beautiful that I become overcome with emotion whenever I listen to it.  It’s hard not to feel loves push-and-pull, passion and despair in … Continue reading →

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, let’s look at some rare photos of famous people!

The problem posed by difficult mothers.

Having spent nine years working as a reality tv casting producer, I have a lot to say on the subject, but also enjoyed learning from this solid piece which details the psychology behind the desire to be on the show “American … Continue reading →

What we see in photos isn’t always what we’d see in real life.

Whether its wearing a certain style of clothing, getting married by a certain age (or at all), choosing to be a stay-at-home parent or working full time with a nanny at home, you have to make the choices that feel most right … Continue reading →

You are a force of great light, beauty and wisdom, and the universe considers you both its idol and its muse.

Though I am not living at home right now, I still have to have to know what’s happening in my city and so I look forward to the weekly delivery of the latest New York Magazine into my inbox.  This week’s cover story … Continue reading →

9 Tips for Keeping Relationships Stable in Unstable Times   Brenda Della Casa– With unemployment at it’s highest in years and job security a thing of the past, to say that we are in the midst of some trying times would … Continue reading →

I came across this article that details new uses for old things.  Some of them are brilliant!

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You are enough just as you are. Your life has significance, regardless of your romantic or professional status. Your opinion about your life deserves triple the credit you give anyone else’s. You have a right to insist on being spoken to with … Continue reading →

One of the most productive and important moments in our lives is when we  come to the realization that ”fate” and “luck” are really words used to describe “choices”.   Yes, we will face set-backs and have to deal with negative and unhealthy … Continue reading →

My interview with Sex and The City Star, Gilles Marini, will be up on Monday so be sure to check in and check it out! Gilles is currently playing Sara’s sexy French Lover on the hit show, Brother’s and Sisters.

My friend, Chiquira, posted this article and it was so wonderful and inspiring that I just had to share it with all of you. Your goals and dreams matter.  This is your life we are talking about.

Is there anything more wonderful than feeling that someone appreciates you and believes in you?  The warmth that comes with being understood and accepted is almost indefinable but we all know how criticism and judgement can chill us to the … Continue reading →

You are precious and worth being treated with love and respect and it is for this reason you will not accept the unacceptable. You will not waste time with the absurd. You will never repeat the words or actions that … Continue reading →

Don’t look back because there is nothing for you there. Nothing exists but this moment. What will you make of it? What will you do with the moments you have left? How will this new chapter be different?

There is no one on this Earth who can replace you and no one who can define you. There is no one who can live your  life for you and that’s OK because you’re perfectly capable of living your best life on … Continue reading →

I know some of you went to some amazing honeymoon locales and have some amazing pics. Share your favorite location shot (gorgeous you two can/should be in it) on Josey Miller’s awesome new Honeymoon Photo site, We Just Clicked!

Dear Brenda,   Last week, I hit it off with my new dentist, who I have seen twice.  He seems close to my age and I am very, very attracted to him. In the short time we have spent together … Continue reading →

There aren’t too many people who wouldn’t like a bit of business advice from Madonna.  Love her or hate her, she clearly knows how to be successful. Here’s what she told American Idol runner-up (winner), Adam Lambert. ““She said, ‘You … Continue reading →

Whether you agree or disagree with the idea of changing your looks via plastic surgery, you’ll likely be fascinated by these 11 men and women who spent thousands of dollars to look like someone-or something- else.

Why not tell the people in your life all of the things you love and appreciate about them. It’s a priceless gift that costs absolutely nothing.

Just as a car will not start without your placing the key into the ignition, your life will not start and move on its own. Fill yourself up, get into the driver’s seat, and get your engine running. Take a map … Continue reading →

When I was a little girl, I always wanted to know the reasons behind things. Why was the bird flying? Why were some things sweet and other things bitter? Why did people pass away? While I am sure I gave those … Continue reading →

Last week, my girlfriend shared a story with me about a date who decided it would be appropriate to share his ideas of how she might “become more attractive.”  Now, before I go on, let me be very clear and … Continue reading →

What ideas will be born? What regrets will be buried? What passions will be ignited? Beautiful Uncertainty.

Receive it as you would a gift. You’ll be surprised by the impact such a small transition will make on your relationships and confidence.

Six super foods that cost so little you can indulge every day. Green Tea: From fighting cancer and the signs of aging to lowering cholesteral and the number on the scale, this super-food packs a real punch and you can get inexpensive, … Continue reading →

When looking at a situation, we tend to look for evidence that supports how we want to feel about it.  For example, if someone we dislike spills their drink on us, we assume they did it on purpose or get … Continue reading →

There is nothing standing in your way and all of the doors you knock on will open. Which one will you knock on first?

This song is so gorgeous.  It’s about all of us forgetting about what race or nationality we are and coming together and celebrating our lives together. The fact that it’s sung by Ricky is an added bonus.  He’s such a … Continue reading →

Living with someone who has different rules of cleanliness can be stressful.  Here’s how to deal.

Everyone would be successful and it would lose its value. Keep working.

If only we could experience all of the things we want to experience. If only we could feel love in the ways we want to feel it at the exact times we want it. If only life were fair. If … Continue reading →

What is truly yours can never be taken.

Take a look at your habits.

 ”In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

Low days make great days that much sweeter, and without them, neither would exist.

Apparently, an Italian “journalist” decided it would be funny to sexually assault David Beckham.  She wanted to know if his wife, Victoria, was fabricating about his “Golden Balls”  (her term, not mine).  The woman walked up to the famous footballer … Continue reading →

  Read a wonderful essay clarifying what is really happening in Haiti here.

You know that cozy, warm feeling you get when you crawl back into bed after popping out for a moment?  Well, now you can have the “warm spot” effect thanks to “Human Bed Warmer’s”. Oh gosh, just writing about it … Continue reading →

Take off your shoes and dip your tired toes into the pool of possibility.

There is a friend of mine who, looking from the outside, has everything a person could want.  This person is healthy, smart, gorgeous, accomplished and surrounded by people who are willing-even eager- to offer support, and yet, every other time we … Continue reading →

What matters most to you, what you desire and dream about, what you want desperately to be true… These things are far too precious to hand over to someone else. Take control of your life, know that your destiny is … Continue reading →

It feels as though the universe is doing all it can to present me with opportunities to change the things I constantly tell myself I want to change.   Case in point:  The salty response I got from an editor this afternoon. … Continue reading →

Last night, I had to take a cab home from the grocery store, thanks to terrible temperatures, and found myself having to use my credit card as I didn’t have enough cash available.  This should not be an  issue  because every … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon this blog and found it to be a lot of fun.  Check out the celebrity homes…which one is your favorite?

Have any of you ever had a day where you felt just about every single emotion there was to feel. It’s like the universe was doing a check-up to make sure all were still in tune! Ah, life…it’s beautiful, isn’t … Continue reading →