With a struggling economy and scarce job availability, I consider it fortunate that I’ve been able to flip my gift of writing into paying columns and critiques. Not only do the positions allow me to work from home, my entertainment writing offers rewards that are just as valuable as the paychecks, such as promotional CDs,… Continue reading Something For Nothing: Pimping The Perks & Exploiting “The Hook-Up”
Category: Pop Life
Miscellaneous topics, trends and columns
Our Daughter, a Dance And a Dream
“Mom, can I go there?” I looked up from typing my latest assignment at the sound of Nia’s voice. “Go where?” She pointed at the TV screen, where a little girl in a ballet costume was twirling and pirouetting onstage. “I want to do what she’s doing.” I quickly put two and two together, but… Continue reading Our Daughter, a Dance And a Dream
Michael Jackson, A Tribute (1958-2009)
June 25th is always a difficult time of year for me, along with millions of others, because this marks the day that we lost Michael Jackson, the greatest artist of all time. I will never forget how vulnerable, how shattered, how wounded I felt when I saw the news that Michael Jackson had passed away:… Continue reading Michael Jackson, A Tribute (1958-2009)
Sassy Lil’ Sisters and Self-Esteem
As parents, we all want our kids to live fulfilling and productive lives, and part of helping them reach those goals is to shore up their still-developing self-esteem. Drawing the line between assurance and arrogance requires delicacy and diligence.
Reality TV=Mothers Gone Mad
Bad role models for moms run wild on TV, in society Thanks to the popularity of reality shows, everyday citizens have gone from average to infamous and lead lives that rival scripted sitcoms in their levels of drama and outrageousness. The intimate innerworkings of family life are on display instead of off-limits. The questionable parenting… Continue reading Reality TV=Mothers Gone Mad