So, it’s Mother’s Day, at least in much of North America, and a few other places. Mexico, where my mother lives, celebrated it on Friday, as their Mother’s Day is always on May 10th, instead of being the second Sunday in May, or seventy-third day after the first dark Tuesday, or whatever. But, anyway, it’s [...]
Archive by Author
Sunday Brunch: Oh, Coffee!
Coffee has been part of my life nearly as far back as I can remember, my earliest experience of it being the “coffee-milk” my mother used to make for me by spooning teaspoons of her thick, black, brew into my class of moo-juice from time to time. It is precisely because of this that I [...]
The Gypsy Girl’s Guide to San Francisco
There are cities around the world that don’t require the addition of the state or country name to define them. Paris is one; New York and London are others. Tokyo, Singapore, and Rome are part of that illustrious list as well – and each of them has its own cachet of sophistication. One other iconic [...]
Man of the Moment: Eddie McClintock
If you’re a geek like me, our Man of the Moment, Eddie McClintock needs no introduction. He’s the man who plays Agent Pete Latimer on the SyFy original series Warehouse 13. He’s also a husband, father, dog-owner, and – as most of the best people are – still in touch with his inner ten-year-old. Recently, [...]
Yes, And… (All I Ever Needed to Know, I Learned From Improv) by Melissa A. Bartell
A decade ago, I hadn’t done a lot improv. I mean, I’d done some in school, and had done some street theatre as an adult, but if you’d asked me about my future, spending several years in a professional improvisational comedy troupe would not have come up. But then, neither would have being a regular [...]
Sunday Brunch: Nostalgic Verses (or Marmalade, Shadows, Silverstein, and Shakespeare)
April is National Poetry Month, at least in the USA, and the eighteenth is the day we’re supposed to acknowledge the poems we carry in our pockets. Most of my clothes don’t even have pockets, and the only poetry I write is not for public consumption, but I’ve loved poetry since I was young enough [...]
Sunday Brunch: My Romance with Rain
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been madly in love with rain. At the first taste of ozone in the air, the first sub-sonic rumble of thunder, my brain comes alive, my heart starts to pound with anticipation, and my feet begin to tap a staccato rhythm on the floor. Maybe I’ve watched [...]
Conversations Over Coffee: Kymm Zuckert
Life has an interesting way of throwing people together. I first met Kymm via her LiveJournal writings for the annual Holidailies meme, in which bloggers attempt to post daily during the month of December. Kymm first met me, however, via Sage Tyrtle’s QN podcast, and for the better part of a year or two, we [...]
Sunday Brunch: Lamplight
Ever since I was a child, I’ve come alive after dark, as if my creative self is clicked on in tandem with the turning on of lamps. I’ve never been the type to bounce perkily out of bed to sing along with the morning birds, but in the wee hours of the morning, in that [...]
Sunday Brunch: Wanna Play a Game?
When you’re an only child (which I was for most of my life, as my stepbrother didn’t come into my life until I was nearly twelve (and he was nearly thirteen), and didn’t live with us every single year between then and either of our high school graduations) finding people to play games with can [...]
Sunday Brunch: Isn’t it Pretty?
There are three things I will buy without ever feeling guilty for doing so: frou-frou coffee, scented bath soaps, and books. I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t have a stack of books somewhere near my bed, and since receiving a Kindle ereader as a birthday present two and a half [...]
Sunday Brunch: This is the New Year
The calendar year may be a month old, but I’m a firm believer than one can mark time from whatever arbitrary point they choose. Earlier this week, while watching Glee with my husband (yes, okay, we watch Glee) I was introduced to a song that was vaguely familiar, but I’d never paid much attention to, [...]
Meet Actress Sara Lindsey
Smart, savvy, sensational, Sara Lindsey has been all over our movie screens this year. With another film coming out just after Christmas, it’s clear this young woman’s career is quite a Promised Land. She spent some time telling us about her life onscreen and off. Sara, I know you’re just a few years out of [...]
Meet Actress MaryMcCann
Actor and educator Mary McCann just closed a run of Harper Regan, in which she had the title role. She graciously answered our questions about life on small islands, in big cities, and in independent theater companies. Mary, please tell our readers a bit about who you are, and where you’re from. I know you’re [...]
Nostalgic Holidays: Apple Sauce or Sour Cream?
While much of the world – at least the western world – is caught up in preparations for Christmas, for Jewish people today is the first day of Hanukkah (though technically, last night was the first night, as Jewish holidays begin at sundown the night before the calendar date), the centuries-old (it pre-dates Christianity by [...]
Man on Monday: Roberto Aguire
Actor, producer, international man of many talents… Roberto Aguire may not be a household name yet, but we’re certain he will be all too soon. He took the time to answer our questions about film in general, and his involvement in the soon-to-be-released Struck by Lightning, in particular. Roberto, IMDB says that you have dual [...]
Sunday Brunch: Enough Room?
While everyone around me is in the throes of decorating for Christmas, I am not. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love to decorate, change my decor for every holiday, and have boxes upon boxes of Christmas “stuff,” but this weekend I’ve been busy relocating my writing space. I should explain: My husband and I [...]
Meet Inbar Lavi
Whether it’s guesting on CSI or playing a guitarist in an MTV dramedy, Inbar Lavi is anything but Underemployed. In this interview, the actress tells us about herself, her character, and her worst non-acting job. Inbar, please tell our readers a bit about who you are, and where you’re from. I know you’re from Israel. [...]
-
Cover Girl Stephenie Meyer: An Interview (Part One) with Deb Smouse
-
Live Alone and Like It The Classic Guide for the Single Woman
-
My Plan to Thrive while I Deal with Grief this Holiday Season
-
Life, Love and Lesson Plans by Wynn Godbold
-
Under the Bed by Jody Keisner
-
The Mighty Kymm’s Deep Cuts: Before Midnight
-
Happier & Healthier Living: Sandwich Generation
-
The Gypsy Girl’s Guide to Atlanta, GA
-
Habitation: Ditching Drama as a Lifestyle
-
Man on Monday: Brian Plautz of Chroma
-
Penny Luker: Thanks Jodie I couldn't agree more. We need more ...
-
Jody: Thanks Penny. I enjoyed reading this. A lot. W...
-
-
Margaret: Really great read, Jody. Our relationships with w...
-
Elizabeth Rago: Thanks, Roxanne. I am so happy I am on my side now...
Recent Comments