At some point in all of our lives, we’ve had to give some sort of speech, presentation or talk to a group of people. For…
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The term “argue” has a negative connotation, evoking images of battles of will, stubborn impasses, and wounded pride. But arguing isn’t necessarily a bad thing.…
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Author Valerie Woods shares a beautiful memory in honor of the legendary Dr. Maya Angelou, who passed away this morning at age 86. Blessings and…
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“You should defend the digital pickpockets from stealing your stuff with better headlines, better social.” That’s one of the many call-to-digital-action quotes pulled from an…
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I ignored it the first time, not wanting to make the conversation awkward for either of us, but the second time the topic came…
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In the days since Monica Lewinsky returned to the public eye with a confessional essay in Vanity Fair, the feminist blogosphere has been all a-twitter.…
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This unexpected heat wave we’ve been weathering this past week (at least here in Southern California) is Mother Nature’s not-so-subtle way of reminding us that…
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Sorry Seth Rogen. We think Justin Bieber is a little s**t too, but nonplussed doesn’t mean what you think it does. Two weeks ago to…
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Springtime is one of the busiest times of the year. It signifies the birth of a new season, with warmer weather enticing people to start…
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Museums are places that exhibit various items that have some sort of historical, artistic or cultural significance/meaning to them. Personally, I love a good museum.…
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“I believe my friend.” If Emma Brockes’ account in the Guardian is to be believed, Diane Keaton spoke those words with a broad, unflappable smile on her face.…
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about the important life lessons that I’ve learned from my mom. To date,…
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