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Not that I have a TV problem mind you, but I came to realize that living alone, I do turn on the TV when I get home at night. I have talked to other single home dwellers who say they do the same thing. It’s company. But, if I sit down to watch, I can sit there all night. Or an entire weekend afternoon. And, what’s with me watching the same movies over and over again? Can we talk about ...read more I like books on tape. Over New Years I was heading to Palm Desert to visit friends and thought I would pick up a book for the ride. Jane Eyre was on sale, and I bought it. It was the unabridged series, and it was 14 disks, so you can imagine how long it is; something like 64 hours. I have been listening to it ever since and finished it this past weekend. Six weeks. One book. I forgot what it’s ...read more
I have to begin by saying I can’t stand Mika Brzezinski on Morning Joe. So, to review her book without my preordained prejudice calls for more fairness than I am able to muster. With that full disclosure, I can honestly and fairly say the book is terrible. What is with all these people who rise to the top of media without credentials but rather with the name their parents have branded, and then they present themselves as ...read more In case you were wondering, the problem with your love life is that your partner may not be expressing his or her love in the language in which you need him or her to express it. And, all will be well in the love world if you just find out what your partner’s need is and do it. Thus says Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages, how to express heartfelt love to your mate. I was at a business office ...read more Is it self-serving to put your first book on your blog? I feel awkward but am pushing through that… The Best of Freesia Lane 2009 is on Amazon. It’s a small book, sixty some pages of what was deemed the best blogs I did this year. If you need a stocking stuffer, or a small gift for a friend, I hope you will click on the link below and order it. Thanks in advance for this amazing year of blog growth for me. ...read more I’m sure you will not be surprised to learn that I’m not a Palin fan. She reminds me of the worst of me; that woman who finds it easier to look outside myself for the reasons why something went wrong. “The press didn’t treat me fairly.” “The McCain handlers made me do it.” The Couric interview was “supposed to be a light piece, and she made it into a ‘get Sarah’ question and answer.” And, “the campaign made me keep ...read more I was walking in the sunny mall in fabulous, sunny LA last weekend with my dear friend Cathryn. You remember Cathryn. She is the one who keeps maple syrup with her at all times on the off chance that she stops at an IHop. “I want to stop at Barnes and Noble and get the new book by Sully.” “The guy who landed in the Hudson? He wrote a book? About what?” “He wrote a book about his life. What do you mean? ...read more So, a few weeks ago, I was packing up to move to LA, land of no clouds and overly happy people. I was holding up each item and asking myself, “If this went in a flood, would you cry?” If the answer was no, I got rid of it. If it was yes, I put it in a pile for further consideration later. I started to feel uncomfortable with all the things I have carted around for years and years. ...read more Last night I went to hear Michael Sandel, Harvard’s Professor of Government, speak on What’s the Right Thing to Do at Los Angeles’ public library. Sandel teaches a course on Justice that is attended by 1,000 students at a clip. It’s one of the most popular courses ever at Harvard, and he has taken it on the road in a hour lecture touting his new book, Justice, What’s the Right Thing to Do? The course is designed to make you think ...read more |
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