Unvarnished Lady Gaga

Thoroughly enjoyed Lisa Robinson’s piece on Lady Gaga in the January Vanity Fair, not to mention, of course, the photos by Annie Leibovitz. This section captivated me so: ” … with men, I tend to let them in so far in my heart and my soul because...

How to have soul

Writing my twice-weekly Game Plan column for FoxBusiness.com is almost always a joyful experience, but sometimes I just stop and marvel at the opportunity it affords me and it feels like nothing short of a blessing. In today’s piece I had my say on Denver...

Selling cakes infused with spirit

Mukanday Moore’s story is for every stay-at-home mother who needs some encouragement to write her next chapter. And come to think of it, not at all just for stay-at-home mothers but anyone who wants to embark on a new venture. I loved writing it, not just...

Giving as salve

A recent Saturday Night Live skit about Adele’s pop hit, Someone Like You, made me laugh so hard because it tapped into emotional triggers with scathing truth. It got me thinking about the holiday season and how many people can use a lift at this time. Sure, we...

Conversation starter

In early November I was contacted by a woman who runs a conversation group at a senior citizens center on the Upper East Side asking if I’d be interested in leading the group in discussion. My curiosity was instantly piqued, as I had enjoyed leading conversation...