Fashionably Organized readers please head over to SmartlyLA and read my take on tolerance today. Please show your support for a very tough subject we must teach our children. Together we CAN change our children's perceptions of differences. … [Read more...]
Frying Up Some Love
October 7, 2010 By
I reached over for my coke bottle glasses. I could smell the coffee that Bubbe made for mom before she left. Pots and pans were clanging. I quickly remember that it was that time of year again. It was Passover, which meant Bubbe and Grandpa had slept over last night because Bubbe was going to cook all day. I jumped out of bed and my nightgown was all twisted. I bounced into the … [Read more...]
Writer’s Workshop: The View…Hollywood
October 7, 2010 By
View from the front door of my office. I know we're not supposed to be specific, but it's kind of hard not to know where this is. Famous Roosevelt Hotel - Hollywood elite party locale Grauman's Chinese Theater #1 Graman's Chinese Theater #2 Kodak Theater - home of the Oscars This post is in response to Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop prompt: Show us where you live. Not on a map (security … [Read more...]
Royal Ascot
October 1, 2010 By
Remember that game where you say the first thing that comes to mind when someone says a word? I say dog you say bark right away. The Red Writing Hood prompt on The Red Dress Club this week had 2 pictures we had to use 1 to inspire our writing. I opened them both and when I saw the Royal Ascot I went with the first thing that came to mind. As an adult we all look back at the endearing … [Read more...]
Was She Ever Into Me?
September 30, 2010 By
From the moment I got pregnant with A we knew it was a girl. Let's be honest I desperately wanted a girl. I had 2 boys already, and I was doing everything in my power to have a girl. I will not go into details just read the Shettles Method. Before I got pregnant I told R that if it is a girl his life would be over as he knew it. He had to know that. His daughter would melt him in a … [Read more...]
Where I’m From
September 24, 2010 By
This writing prompt from The Red Writing Hood is my first response to a prompt. I have been trying for months to join, but I can't seem to ever get it done. I'm jumping for joy that I finally got it in (20 minutes before Friday is over). This idea I stole after reading this post from The Never-True Tales. She linked to the writing prompt, and I've decided to do it for The Red Writing … [Read more...]
Unemployment on the Homefront
September 17, 2010 By
Unemployment hit your house? Don't feel alone: When It Hits Home is my new story to share on Smartly LA. … [Read more...]
Black2Blogging Day 4 – A Survivor’s Story
September 16, 2010 By
This week I will be participating in another SITS Girl challenge. It is called Back2Blogging. This exercise for the week will really help us see the evolution of our blog. Day 4: Write about a woman who inspires you This one is a loaded question. There are so many woman to admire right? So I just go with the one I think should inspire others too. My maternal … [Read more...]
Are You A Working Mom
August 25, 2010 By
My latest article: Second Generation Working Mom on SmartlyLA … [Read more...]
I Do Not Cook
August 17, 2010 By
Do you cook? Do you know how to cook? Do you do the grocery shopping? My essay on SmartlyLA I Do Not Cook explains my life in the kitchen. … [Read more...]
