President John F. Kennedy once said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” To me, Memorial Day is not only about the cookouts and outdoor fun with family and friends, but it is a day to remember those who have died in our nation’s service. (www.usmemorialday.org). Back in March, I sent a care package to a soldier currently stationed in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, I got a letter from her! Her name is Megan and she is scheduled to come back to the states in […]
Paying it Forward in March
Back in January (as part of my New Year’s Resolutions) I decided that each month I will do something for myself and something for someone else. It’s kind of my own “Pay it Forward” experiment for 2012. Well, this month, I really splurged on myself. Not only did I get a mani-pedi, but I purchased a new purse. My husband actually bought me the purse, but it was a big splurge. He/I purchased a Louis Vuitton Estrela MM at the LV store (inside Saks Fifth Ave.) in Columbus, Ohio. I know, I know… that was a BIG purchase, but I have been looking at […]
My “One For Someone Else”
In one of my first blogs of the year, I decided to do one special thing for myself every month and one special thing for someone else every month. My “one for me” in January was joining the local Writer’s Guild. My “one for someone else” is close to my heart because it involved helping one of my former college roommates, Rachel. The second week in January, Rachel and her husband, Scott, sent out an email to their friends detailing their plans to adopt a young 13-year-old Ukranian girl. I kept it in my inbox because it spoke to my heart. They met […]
This is My Life!
Repost from Tumblr It’s a brand new year… January 2, 2012. Greetings and Salutations! I decided to start a blog this year and I’ve already let one day slip past me. But I blame procrastination and a hint of fear for not starting this blog yesterday. I read an email from Script Magazine that encouraged me to “write more,” which is one reason I started this blog. Derek Haas, one-half of the screenwriting duo responsible for such great movies as “3:10 toYuma,” “Wanted,” and most recently “The Double”, encouraged me to “find my voice.” So here goes… I’ll most likely […]