Writers writing

Without question, one of the things I most wanted to do when I visited Paris was sit in a cafe and write. Sure, flip through Vogue, too, but mostly journal with a cup of coffee. It’s one of the highlights of almost every day of my life, so an exotic or foreign...

Vacation, all I ever wanted

A few days ago I wrote a blog post called Foggy to Clear that expressed some relief about turning a physical and emotional corner in the challenge that has been 2012. That night I realized that my work obligations had been met and that I could award myself a 24-hour...

Fall-ing

This one just appeared on my radar so organically. Signs of Fall thrust upon me before it actually is Fall — pumpkin and apple everywhere! Where else are we jumping the gun or forcing the issue? Today’s Game Plan: Really, Marketers? You’re Contriving...

Man magnet

Don’t mistake that title for a moniker for moi. No, no. It’s a lead-in to my latest column about my No. 1 marketing tip. Who or what is a ‘man magnet’ in this scenario? Check out today’s Game Plan — The Attractiveness of Good...

Barbie’s new journalism career

You know life is good when you make your living writing something this fun. I heard Barbie’s newest career, courtesy of Mattel, is journalist. The next thing I knew a dialogue with Ken was forming in my head. Out spilled references to objectivity in journalism,...