Category Archives: Brenda Della Casa

Getting To Know You

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Silly Conversations

Brenda: What are you giving up for Lent? Charles: Eating late at night. Brenda: You’re supposed to give up something that benefits God. Charles: Girl, it does benefit God and me.  God wants me skinny to find a husband and … Continue reading

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It’s True

You have something about you that lights up a room, it is up to you to get out there and allow yourself to shine. When you speak, the universe listens and follows your instructions.  If you whisper that you are … Continue reading

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Wednesday Happy Song

I love to listen to this remix on the way home from work.  Makes the commute so much nicer (and I love to daydream about my own version of La Isla Bonita). “I want to be where the sun warms … Continue reading

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What Is Old Is New Again

Being that I’ve plopped down in major redecorating/organizing mode–painting happens this weekend!–I’m not only ready to purchase new items but keen on finding new ways to use what I already have.  That’s why I fell in love with this piece by … Continue reading

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Just For Fun

Kristen Bell must really love Sloths.  One part funny clip/One part Xanax ad.

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So Sweet!

  I have to have one of these immediately!

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Tuesday Motivation (Why The Heck Not?)

 

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Honesty

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Can’t Wait!

Just got my invitation to the opening of the new Andy Warhol exhibit and can’t wait to spend the evening with my De-lovely hubby, Mr. Mazza!

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If You’re Going To Do It, Go All The Way

If you’re going to love, love fully and with great abandon. If you’re going to apply to school, get to it and apply to all of your dream schools. If you’re going to forgive, forgive fully, let it go and … Continue reading

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It’s Monday, Let’s Have a Little Enrique Time

I love this performance so much and it’s a very special song to me to boot. Win-Win on this end.  I hope you enjoy it as well.

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Quote of The Day

“So much to do, so little done, such things to be.” Elizabeth Taylor

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What If…

You wrote down your short and long-term goals in order to have a clear understanding of what you’re aiming for? You made a decision to only participate in behaviors and relationships that brought you closer to achieving the goals that … Continue reading

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Oh, Ricky, You’re So Fine

Love his confidence, love his moves, love the song, love his headband, love his little bare feet.  Perfecto!  

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10 Things I Am Loving Now

The Departed:  Between Martin’s direction, Matt Damon’s charm, Mark Wahlberg’s cutting remarks, Jack Nicholson’s all-around badassability and Leo’s everything, it’s a perfect movie night standby. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha-Beta Peel Pads: Two pads, four minutes and you’ve got yourself a facial. … Continue reading

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Did You Know…

That kissing is known to release feelings of isolation and anxiety in women? Northwestern University Professor, Laura Berman, says just one ten-second kiss can do the trick.  I say get as many as you can. Yoga can make you a … Continue reading

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You Are More Than “Good Enough”. You’re Perfect.

While on the surface, this looks to be about Whitney Houston, it’s really about so many incredible men and women.  I hope we can all take Costner’s words and Whitney’s story as a universal reminder to be grateful for the gifts others see in us, … Continue reading

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How I’m Feeling Now

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Why Friends Are Awesome

As I mentioned in a previous post, I recently woke up obsessed with giving my home an overhaul. After a bit of reaching out, I discovered that one of my colleagues moonlights as an interior designer. Score! Enter a bit … Continue reading

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This Makes Me So Happy

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Silly Conversations

When men and women talk about sex, love and dating. I. Girl 1: I think I fell in love with him. Girl 2: No, you were not in love with him. Girl 1: You can’t know that. My heart says … Continue reading

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Money & Love

Want to make sure money doesn’t come in-between you and your partner?  Read my advice (and the advice of others) in Moneywise Magazine.

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Saturday Swoon: Penelope Cruz

My friend, Adriana, once told me that, when it came to good-looking men, I was like the dog in the movie “Up”.  “You can be in a very serious conversation but if a guy who is your type is in your vicinity, it’s … Continue reading

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10 Things I Know To Be True

No one enjoys hearing about how tired they look. There are times when you must build in order to move forward and others when the only way to progress is to light a match and set it all ablaze. There … Continue reading

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Quote(s) of The Day

“Never mistake motion for action.”E. Hemingway Oh, since I just love him, let’s have two quotes today, shall we? The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.

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Wonderful

My colleague, Claire, just send this to me and it’s too good not to post.  Please take a moment and read through it.

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Seeing Red

  It all started innocently enough but thanks to a number of stressors in someone else’s brain,  what should have been a passing exchange turned into a scene best performed on grade school playgrounds. Normally, I would diffuse the situation … Continue reading

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Hey, Why Don’t You…

Stop trying to convince yourself that your chance has passed? Challenge yourself more often? Get subscriptions to your favorite magazines and save a few bucks? Ask that cute someone out already? Realize that anyone who is worth your time will … Continue reading

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It’s True

Your thoughts influence your behavior thus controlling your area of the universe. I’ve said it many times but will repeat it because I believe it to be true: change your outlook and you can change your life.

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Quote Of The Day

“The only way to get him back is to get so drunk that everyone looks like him and then you can just have your pick from a crowd full of Jack’s.” My colleague giving another colleague love advice. Please don’t … Continue reading

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Out With The Old, In With The Sexy

This morning, I woke up loving my apartment (so sweet) but hating nearly everything in it. The walls were too white. The furniture could kindly be described as “kept alive on life support”. The drawers were packed with memories. “I … Continue reading

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Valentine’s To The Boys I Used to Like and Love

Just because it doesn’t work out doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth the ride.  Here are a few Valentine’s to the boys who made me the woman I am today. To Jason Lubers: A bad boy with a worse reputation, thank … Continue reading

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Fun-Loving

There are few who can rival my love for love and romance but what’s more lovely than a sense of humor?  Here are a few “Valentine’s” that had me giggling this week.  Enjoy! Interested in reading about some of the … Continue reading

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“You don’t even see what you do, do you? Even the moments I think our ours, it’s just you, working to get what you want…You’re just an appetite, and if you stop being greedy, you’ll die. You take everything, and I’m … Continue reading

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Intense

This is the most bittersweet story I have come across in a long time.

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Quote of The Day

“Don’t you know a man being rich is like a girl being pretty? You may not marry a girl just because she’s pretty, but my goodness, doesn’t it help?” Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Just For Fun

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How I’m Feeling Today

Feminine. Spunky. Flirty. Young. Playful. Italian.

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What Dreams May Come

  Read about Hemingway’s Madrid Here. 

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Reminds Me of Someone

I think it reminds everyone of someone, that’s what makes it so special.  Her voice is what makes it iconic.

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Just The Facts

There is no one coming to rescue you; no prince or friend who will climb up the tower and “save” you from anything or anyone, including yourself. You might meet some amazing people on your journey but none of them … Continue reading

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10 Things I Am Loving Now

My iPhone Behaving: My little device went all kinds of crazy and mixed up numbers, locked out iTunes and refused to show the right album cover when playing whatever song it chose to play. After sitting in the Soho store … Continue reading

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Quote of The Day

“I don’t care what anybody says about me as long as it isn’t true.” Truman Capote

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Rest In Peace, Whitney

Sing for all eternity, Ms. Houston. Whitney helped me through a break-up with this and “Heartbreak Hotel” in college. A classic that always makes my eyes water. The way love should be. I was just singing this to myself a … Continue reading

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Axl Is Back (And As Good as Ever)

To say Guns n’ Roses killed it would be an understatement as last night was not only a lot of fun, but it will go down as one of the greatest live shows I have ever seen. The boys in the band … Continue reading

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Look At Who We Bumped Into

My brother is a huge Nicks fan and just about squealed when we saw Greg Anthony sipping a cocktail a few feet away from us.  Of course, I had to go over and introduce myself and explain that his biggest … Continue reading

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Tonight’s The Night!

General Admission + Group of Close Friends = Epic!  

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Funny (and True!)

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Staggered Saves (Your A**) This Valentine’s Day.

Not sure what to do this coming Tuesday? Read our tips here.

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