Do you remember that Clairol commercial, I'm Gonna Wash That Gray Right Outta My Hair? I know, I'm probably dating myself by asking.  But I was thinking about it for some reason and thinking to myself, we seem to feel that same way about our flaws. That we want to "wash them right out" of us. Because we feel like, if we do, if we're perfect, people will like us better. Even well-known newscasters feel like this, like one news anchor, who'll remain nameless, who had a rocky start when joining her network. "I felt like I needed to project total … [Read more...]

Happy, happy new year! Can you believe it's 2013 already? Pretty exciting, huh? It's like each year, we're given this whole new slate to try again. To 'dream a dream', as Fantine so beautifully sings in Les Miserables (the play). And, if you're like many people right now, you're probably asking yourself, as you think about the coming year, "What do I want to do, what do I want to achieve this year?" But, are you asking yourself the right question? What's that question, you ask? Check out my first solo video blog - vlog - below to find out! … [Read more...]

Happy Holidays! I hope this holiday season for you is filled with lots of love. For yourself and for others. Now, because it’s the holidays, I know that usually involves going to a lot of parties and all. But instead of inviting you to a huge party, I wanted to invite you to get on the love train! Because call me maybe or call me a little bit sappy, but I think the world needs love more than ever right now. Love to remind us that even when horribly tragic things happen in the world, like as of late, there is still good. There is still … [Read more...]