25 reasons I love my body 6
After writing down a list titled “25 reasons I love my body” I began to notice radical changes in my perspective. I share this simple yet powerful tool with you hoping it has similar results in your life.
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This is not the apocalypse I dreamed of :: My New Normal
Pandemic times require philosophical questioning of the new normal
I Am One Of “Those People” That Don’t Wear A Poppy On Remembrance day, Here Is Why
Recently a Canadian Hockey legend chided immigrants for not wearing a poppy on Remembrance day on T.V. which he interprets as a sign of disrespect for his way of life. I am one of those people ( an immigrant to Canada) who doesn’t wear a poppy and here are my reasons.
How I Lost 50 Pounds | A Weight Loss Story 3
From October 2018 till October 2019, I videotaped myself at 4 different points to track my transformation. Watch what happens. How I lost 50 pounds? I wrote down all my secrets.
Halloween 2019
For Halloween 2019, I decided to dress as Carmen from Opera Carmen. A few years ago I got to attend the opera at a roman amphitheater in Verona Italy and I still feel inspired by it.
Life Changing Lesson Learned During My Trip To China
Distracting myself from empty nest blues by placing myself in a “fish out of water” adventure. Here are highlights from my trip to China.
26 Types of Favorite Dress Every Woman Needs 2
What is your favorite dress? Here are 26 types of dresses for you to choose from.
I Suck At Makeup. What Should I do? 3
I applied makeup for 60 days. I went from “I suck at makeup” to a life altering realization.
Countdown of days till book launch
Countdown of days till book launch is 10. Let us count the days together.
in 30 seconds
I gave myself the challenge to describe this blog in 30 seconds. Here is what I came up with.
Funky Bumper Sticker Giveaway (closed)
One lucky winner will receive this funky custom made bumper sticker. This giveaway is international. Enter by clicking on this link or by clicking on this image. This giveaway is now closed but you can find out about future giveaways by signing up to my mailing list here. You will receive a free ebook as a […]
How not to speak Spanish
Speaking Spanish when you don’t really speak Spanish can lead to all sorts of trouble. Here is a cautionary tale.
Books About Iraq
A recommended list of books about Iraq that depicts life from the Iraqi side for a touch of balance.
Fun Bumper Sticker Giveaway (closed)
Last month I asked people to vote on their favorite bumper sticker design here. Thank you to everybody to participated. There was a clear winner:”Home is where the car is parked.” I had it printed. Finally the bumper stickers arrived by mail. And yes! I did stick one on my […]
Things To Do In San Francisco
After surprise trip to the city, I assemble a list of favorite things to do in San Francisco.
Polka Dot Slingback Shoes
The story of how I ended up with these uber crazy over the top polka dot slingback shoes.
Car Novels: A reading list for a car lover.
Where I dive into the world of novels that feature a car as a major plot line and emerge with a list of favorite car novels.
Cool Bumper Stickers 1
Vote on your favorite among a list of cool bumper stickers ideas to help me choose which one to hand out as a giveaway in the future.
Mini me on your cell phone 2
An author app that allows readers to participate in the creative process as it happens.
Book Giveaway : Martin John by Anakana Schofield (closed)
When I read the Louis C.K.story in the news, I immediately thought of this novel. It tells the story of a public masturbator and the warped reality that lives in his head. The style of the novel is unique. Dark and twisted, the story reveals reality from a perspective that […]
Giveaway: Timeskipper by Stefano Benni (closed)
Timeskipper by Stefano Benni is many layers of fantastic. The author invents words and uses them consistently through out the book. For example, cigarettes are cancer sticks. Wild humor, a touch of magic, so many memorable characters. Like a vibrant intricate embroidery, it’s one of those novels you can get […]
New Homeland for a Facebook refugee (Leaving Facebook) 2
When you no longer trust the social media platforms that you use on a daily basis, what are you supposed to do? Leaving facebook is a struggle.
Donut Earrings Giveaway (closed) 1
”Mmmmmmm! Donuts!” — said Homer Simpson and almost everybody else. The problem with donuts is that there are so many different kinds. Fosted, boston creme, clazed, cruller, chocolate flavored or with sprinkles. Just writing these words is putting a smile on my face. Which kind is your favorite? Let me […]
Sexual Abuse Books
A list of worthy Sexual Abuse Books. A difficult subject matter that requires intelligent handling in novels.
Super Cute Bejeweled Ice Cream Cone Necklace Giveaway (closed) 5
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? …Mine is pistachio. Leave a comment here or anywhere else to let me know. I am giving away this super cute bejeweled ice cream cone necklace. I hope it will spark something sweet in the life of whomever wins them. This giveaway is […]
Inspirational Books For Women 4
Where I dive into reading books by women for women and emerge with a handful of favorites. A list of inspirational books for women.