The Momager: Advise to New Parents in the Entertainment Industry
All parents are their children’s managers in some aspect. Technically, the definition of a Momager is, “the mother of a famous person who is also their manager.” See: Kris Jenner … Continue reading
Playa Jaco, Costa Rica 2018
Costa Rica gets into your soul. Pura Vida is a feeling; a way of life. My family has had connections to Costa Rica for nearly half a century, but lately … Continue reading
Culture Shock: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
A subscriber recently told me that she wishes she could have my blog as a book; something tangible she could refer to throughout the day. Others have told me that … Continue reading
Coincidence? Maybe Not
There was a time when everything had meaning, the Universe magically handed me advice through interpretive signs. Life for me was like a happy little fairy-tale. I floated throughout the … Continue reading
Your Boyfriend is From India? Pt 2
My current reach is over 10,000 followers through various social media, and each day, I’m contacted by several panic stricken, western women. Hello Ladies (and gentlemen), I welcome all your e-mails, … Continue reading
Desensitized, Gun Violence in America
“Déjà Vu” is a common intuitive experience that has happened to many of us. The expression is derived from the French, meaning “already seen.” When it occurs, it seems to spark our … Continue reading
Six Months in America
Reading through some of my old articles leaves me meloncholy; I’ve been reminiscing on everything we went through to get my husband to the United States. It feels like a … Continue reading
The Culture Shock of Moving to America
One can’t possibly know which nuances of acculturation will trigger a response, either positive or negative. Manny’s entry to America has become my own personal social experiment. Anthropology was my … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Return to College as an Adult
Returning to college as an adult can be outright terrifying. Technology changes dramatically with each passing decade, but even more so has our culture. The introduction of social media allows … Continue reading
New York’s Food-Centric Television
New York’s Food-Centric Television The indisputable hub for food-centric entertainment television is by far, New York City. Even though other cities, such as Paris, may be known for their food, … Continue reading
An Ant Named Bob
Buddhists say, “Do no harm”, it’s kind of their thing. I try very hard to do no harm consciously to a bug, animal or even people, but I’m not perfect; … Continue reading
As We Think, So We Become
Cairo, Cherokee Reservation Is there really a path which could lead us to this elusive eternal bliss? I mean, is the ultimate goal of life to be insanely happy? I … Continue reading
Our K1 Visa Journey: the Process
More than two years ago I met the most annoying yet adorable man I have ever known, we could not be more opposite. I am from the United States and … Continue reading
The Anti New Year Resolution
By the time you read this, it will just be some random day and my master plan will have worked brilliantly. (((evil laugh))) I am certain you have transformed into … Continue reading
Desensitized
This afternoon was like any other; I did some housework while my son was at school. There really isn’t much to write about today, just the daily musings about me … Continue reading
Giving Blogging a Bad Name
Did you know that each time you click on a post in a social media site such as Facebook or Twitter that you are essentially being led to a … Continue reading
Our People Deserve A Native American Holiday
While attending a Pow Wow in Sarasota Florida, a beautiful Native American man named Niles Aseret suggested a national holiday for the Native American people of the United States… the … Continue reading
A Jersey Girl and Her Tomatoes
Never, ever, did I think I would say this, but… I’m a gardener. I feel kind of like when my bestie started knitting. You have to know her to understand … Continue reading
C’mon Inner Peace…
Years ago while living in Manhattan I attempted to learn Buddhism, Zen Buddhism to be exact. I was gifted a book written by one of those Zen dudes whose … Continue reading
Blissfully Beige
My friend Doug would say that living beige is banal; It’s bland, simply…surviving. I beg to differ. For the first time in my life, I’m choosing beige. I’m saying good … Continue reading