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It's the most used line on "The Bachelor" and "Bachelorette": "The most shocking rose ceremony ever!" Stay tuned for after the commercial break. Er, make that break-up. Let's face it, it's not pretty seeing those nervous faces as the hopefuls wait anxiously to hear his or her … [Read more...] about The Most Shocking Rose Ceremony!

In my last post I talked about the friendships I formed through Twitter.  I used to think of social media as a chore imposed on me by my publisher.  Social?  I associate that with fun, and interacting with random strangers wasn't my idea of fun.  Not until I began to understand … [Read more...] about Beach Babes

I live near Times Square where I can observe the revelry from a distance without getting peed on (according to a friend who had that happen to him, because apparently once you’re behind those barricades, there’s no getting out - even to use the bathroom- it’s not uncommon) or … [Read more...] about Ringing in the New Year

I confess the holidays are a mixed bag for me. I have fond memories of Christmas growing up, me and my five siblings decorating the tree and counting down the days on our Advent calender. A stocking full of Hershey's kisses, maple candy soldiers and tangerines and the big present … [Read more...] about Debugging the Christmas Humbug

When I was a kid, I never went swimming wearing a swimsuit if I could help it. There's something about the feel of the water against your bare skin. Once you've experienced it, second-best won't do. I suppose it's the closest I'll ever get to knowing what it's like to be a … [Read more...] about Skinnydipping