The other day, I wrote about the inspiring young girls in the must-see documentary, Girl Rising. Today, I watched a documentary about another inspiring female that I have to share with you. At 89, she’s just a little older than those girls. … [Read more...] about “elaine stritch: shoot me”
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throwback thursday: puppy love
It's been a long time since we had puppies. … [Read more...] about throwback thursday: puppy love
which will it be?
I love these cookies from Zabar's so much, I had to give them their own post before they, um, disappeared. I posted my Oscar predictions here, and am convinced Best Picture will come down to these two movies. What do you think? Follow me live on Twitter during the … [Read more...] about which will it be?
my 2014 academy awards predictions!
Watching the Academy Awards is akin to a religious experience to me. Okay, that’s a little dramatic – in keeping with the subject matter – but it is my favorite night of the year and one that I take seriously. I turn down viewing parties, and the only people I will watch with … [Read more...] about my 2014 academy awards predictions!
best of scottsdale, day 5: glass, gardens and the hyatt regency at gainey ranch
On our last day in Scottsdale, we woke up early so we could spend some time with my friends, Julie Lemerond and Priscilla Nelson, who I had met on my Oprah adventure. Priscilla is an amazing artist and Julie is a yoga teacher extraordinaire. … [Read more...] about best of scottsdale, day 5: glass, gardens and the hyatt regency at gainey ranch
“four dead in ohio:” a documentary by 14-year-old augie rice
One of the highlights of competing in Blogger Idol -- other than, ahem, winning it! -- was becoming friends with one of my fiercest competitors, Liesl Testwuide. And one of the highlights of meeting Liesl was being introduced to her son, Augie, a budding filmmaker whose short … [Read more...] about “four dead in ohio:” a documentary by 14-year-old augie rice
elizabeth gilbert, maria shriver and me
I’m a huge fan of Elizabeth Gilbert, as I shared again recently. I follow her on Facebook – hell, I would follow her anywhere – and was intrigued when she posted Maria Shriver’s Q&A with her today. The questions were thought-provoking (and, of course, so were her answers), … [Read more...] about elizabeth gilbert, maria shriver and me
the best of scottsdale, day 2: birthdays, balloons, burgers and butterflies
Michael’s birthday started on a high note – literally – with a hot air balloon ride over Scottsdale/Phoenix. It was his 57th birthday, he was born in 1957 and 57 is my lucky number, so it had to be a special celebration. … [Read more...] about the best of scottsdale, day 2: birthdays, balloons, burgers and butterflies