Category Archives: My Thoughts
Moms and Mr. Moms, you are the best!
You know, being a Mom isn’t the easiest job in the world. But it’s the best! Happy Mother’s Day
Mad For Mad Men? Well, I Am!
Don Draper reminds me of the account executive at Grant Advertising who represented Dr Pepper when I was chosen to be “The Dr Pepper Girl”. At the tender age of 16, I only knew the ‘business’ side of my Don … Continue reading
Fantasy Meets the Streets
Day 1. I’ve never done an event with this many people. A crowd of 50,000 was expected. I remember my son telling me that when he played drums with REM the first time, he walked onto a stage at a … Continue reading
OK, it’s my birthday!
Turning 65 in a couple of hours. Kind of thrilling to be alive and celebrating this milestone. I am being very low key and I’ll tell you why. On February 21st, I quit caffeine! This was not a conscious decision. … Continue reading
Pinewood Studios UK
My Week with Marilyn kicked off a legendary trip back to a ‘Golden Age’ of film. Shot at Pinewood Studios in England, this homage is told from the vantage point of a lovestruck young man who worked on the set … Continue reading
A Beautiful Face
A beautiful face appeared in the crowd while viewing an exhibit at LACMA. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is presenting an outstanding collection of mid-century art and design. Part of the exhibit was fashion. I asked my husband … Continue reading
Finding Forgiveness
We all have it in us, so let’s tap into it! Seeing Harry Belafonte speak last night, I witnessed a man who listened to his mother at age seven when she took him aside to say “Harry, don’t you ever … Continue reading
In Retrospect… 12 Days On The Road
My husband was planning a trip back East to visit his family last summer… alone! I said “Not this time! I have a feeling we’re going together and it will be work-related. Then I added, “Also, I feel it will … Continue reading
Meeting John Waters
Here's the man… John Waters himself, the Hairspray king. No, he doesn't use any. You can tell I was up close and personal and there wasn't any evidence. Just a kind and generous man. I was standing in a very … Continue reading
Hollywood Show
Celebrity Autograph shows are becoming a gathering place for Pop Culture. After all, the movies and television shows are our history in relating to the 50's and 60's, etc. Of course, music is also a main driving force in my … Continue reading