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Garage Sale 101 – Dress it down
Garage Sale Season is officially open and I was out this weekend hunting. Want to remind you treasure hunters that you want to dress not to impress! It’s Garage Sale 101: Don’t step out in expensive shoes or wear designer … Continue reading
Holidays – Memorial Day
Westminster and I’ll take a beach day, even if it’s foggy. We’re hoping your Memorial Day Weekend is filled with sun and fun (and no traffic to get stuck in on the way to where you’re going like we did!) … Continue reading
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Gardening 101 – Back up plans
When I was a kid, I sang, “Here we go round the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush. Here we go round the mulberry bush, on a cold and frosty morning.” Yep, I sang it as an adult, … Continue reading
American History – What a day!
First, President Obama made history by announcing to the world: “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Then, I’ve just learned that my new book with Zach Wahls, My Two Moms… looks like it will have … Continue reading
American icons – Disco Queen
Donna Summer, the “Queen of Disco,” has died at 63 after a battle with cancer. I remember in elementary school my friend Tammy winning two copies of “Hot Stuff” (on 45!) in a radio contest. She kindly gave me one … Continue reading
Gardening – Potting geraniums
Now, that I’m officially finished with my book tour… (Have you gotten your copy yet?!) … I can get to some serious gardening at Edgewater Farm. For me, gardening is the ultimate therapy. If you’re upset, you can aggressively yank … Continue reading
American hype – Face + Book
Okay, okay. I admit it. I got caught up in the excitement and bought some stock today. I bought it basically for a few pennies less than where it closed… so, woo hoo… profit! It’s rare for me to do … Continue reading
Gossip! Daily Show behind-the-scenes
A lot of great things are being said about Zach Wahls. During his appearance this week on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart said of our new book, My Two Moms: “This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you … Continue reading
Gossip! Zach’s Big Adventure
Our book signing in NYC was a success! And I had the opportunity to bring together two of my favorite people–Barbara Corcoran and Zach Wahls–and two of my favorite books–Shark Tales and My Two Moms. Set your DVRs, catch Zach … Continue reading
My Two Moms with Zach Wahls
Meeting and working with Zach Wahls has made the last year a true blessing. Zach is incredibly intelligent, kind, and courageous… a 20-year-old who is a sterling example of a good human being. His speech before the Iowa Legislature became … Continue reading
