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  • Confessions of a Working Mom

    Last month, I made a huge decision. I rejoined the “traditional” workforce after being self-employed for 3.5 years. The deciding factor was my children; they were also the reason I made the decision to work for myself. The good news? I love my job. It’s only been five weeks, but I enjoy doing what I…

  • True Families

    What is a true family you ask? Good question. Yesterday during my morning commute I was behind a car for about five miles, with several religious bumper stickers. One sticker referenced a “true family” complete with a graphic of a mother, father and two children. Now, perhaps I was reading too much into it…but I…

  • Supporting Actors Steal the Show

    The highlights of the night for me were the acceptance speeches of Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o. Heartfelt and genuine, they both spoke to the heart of what filmmaking should be; it is an art form. A few months ago, I had an intense conversation about movies being entertainment and too much emphasis being put…

  • Red Carpet Style: Oscars 2014

    I’ve become very lax with my award season fashion reporting. I know you all are waiting with baited breath… Anywho, my co-host abandoned me to her teenagery ways, so I didn’t have a Golden Globe post. I coaxed her into a partial viewing last night because gowns are top of mind right now (prom is…