Because I travel so much, it's no surprise that sometimes things just don't go right. I've had three hotel incidents in the past few years that I still think about. Luckily, none of them were terrible because I think I only handled one of them properly -- although, honestly, … [Read more...] about 3 hotel incidents: what would you have done?
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“the cocktail hour” at north coast rep
Michael and I love seeing plays at North Coast Repertory Theatre because it's small and intimate and always presents high quality, award-winning productions. The Cocktail Hour, considered A.R. Gurney's most autobiographical play, is the perfect opener for North Coast Rep's … [Read more...] about “the cocktail hour” at north coast rep
“london road” movie review
I admit a serial killer on the loose is an odd choice for a musical -- which is one of the reasons I was absolutely riveted by London Road. Based on a British stage play about a real-life crime, the movie version of London Road is vibrant theatre in its own right. … [Read more...] about “london road” movie review
national hiv/aids and aging awareness day
Thanks to Let's Stop HIV Together for sponsoring this important conversation. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. Tomorrow is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, and I hope you'll help me spread the word and end the stigma. I've never understood why there … [Read more...] about national hiv/aids and aging awareness day
life reimagined: i’m now organized!
Thanks to Life Reimagined, who sponsored this post and provided incredible support during my project, I have actually reached my organization goal. I know -- I'm as shocked as you! You may remember that I was invited to try out Life Reimagined last month, and I decided that … [Read more...] about life reimagined: i’m now organized!
going back to high school with classmates.com
Thanks to Classmates.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. When Classmates.com invited me to test out the site and write a sponsored post about my experience, I immediately agreed. After all, I was curious to see who I … [Read more...] about going back to high school with classmates.com
new books for fall
When I was in college, I always looked forward to getting the reading lists for my literature classes and heading to the bookstore. So, now that it's September, I've put together a list of required reading for you. And you don't even have to go back to school! … [Read more...] about new books for fall
“the light between oceans” movie review
There is something about The Light Between Oceans that just makes me sob. I cried at the end of the book, and I cried at the end of the movie. And, oh, I'm talking the ugly cry, with tears running down my cheeks and salting my popcorn. In other words, I loved it. … [Read more...] about “the light between oceans” movie review