This fantastic book that belongs on every woman’s shelf, desk and bedside table where it can be picked up and referred to at a moment’s notice. Believe in Yourself ~ Inspire Others ~ Spread Joy! is filled with beautiful black and white images and inspiring quotes all written … [Read more...] about “believe in yourself ~ inspire others ~ spread joy!” by amy wise
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Austin Vickers on the Power of Imagination and "People v. The State of Illusion"
I have always believed we each have the power to shape our own destiny and that the way we look at anything can make all the difference. In fact, I've always tried to teach my kids that you can't change other people but just changing your reaction to them changes the whole … [Read more...] about Austin Vickers on the Power of Imagination and "People v. The State of Illusion"
World Book Night 2012 by Pamela Lear
If I had the means to give away free books to strangers every day of the year, I would do it! There is a glow that appears on people’s faces when you hand them a fresh, shiny new book. They get caught up in the joy of something special, eagerly flipping through the first few … [Read more...] about World Book Night 2012 by Pamela Lear
Female Self-Esteem Peaks at Age 9 — and Other Infuriating Facts from Miss Representation
Miss Representation is out on DVD now and, with the passing of so many new laws directly effecting women, it’s more important than ever to watch it with your kids and take action. This often-devastating documentary shows how the media’s portrayal of women impacts politics – … [Read more...] about Female Self-Esteem Peaks at Age 9 — and Other Infuriating Facts from Miss Representation
Bully — The Controversy and the Bottom Line
The powerful new documentary, Bully, by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, continues to be surrounded by controversy. First, the profanity spewed by some of the bullies in the film caused the MPAA to give it an R rating, taking away its accessibility to the kids who really need … [Read more...] about Bully — The Controversy and the Bottom Line
Wedding Talk with Devan Sipher, Author of "The Wedding Beat"
In his debut novel, The Wedding Beat, author Devan Sipher does exactly what writers are always advised to do -- write about what they know! As a reporter for the New York Times "Vows" column, Sipher covered the wedding beat for years and he's turned his experiences into a … [Read more...] about Wedding Talk with Devan Sipher, Author of "The Wedding Beat"
pinterest: my new obsession
I love Pinterest. When I say that – which I do often and which is obvious to my Facebook friends from my seemingly endless pinning activity – some people want to know why. They just don’t see the appeal, and I can totally understand that because, at first, I didn’t, … [Read more...] about pinterest: my new obsession
KONY 2012 and Invisible Children — Changing the World Through Social Media?
I feel I would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the KONY 2012 video which has gone viral over the past couple of days – and the criticism of Invisible Children, the organization behind it. So, first, here is the video. It’s received more than 50 million views on YouTube and … [Read more...] about KONY 2012 and Invisible Children — Changing the World Through Social Media?