Last week, I took a break from film meetings and book events to learn stand-up paddle surfing, or SUP. If you haven’t heard of SUP, it’s a hot new sport that combines aerobic and strength training, and has taken off around the world. You can do this type of surfing anyplace with water—no wave is needed. I’ve even seen people SUP …
Today, I heard a question that I know too well. It came from an American man. I’ve heard it several times, and it goes like this: “You wrote a book about meeting European men. Don’t you like us American men?” I don’t just like American men…I LOVE them! The circle of love is not exclusive:) I enjoy people from a …
This spring has proven the borderless and limitless qualities of human compassion and resilience. Immediately following unprecedented natural destruction in Japan, the United States was hit with historic extremes in tornadoes, rains, and floods mixed with scorching wildfires. This had not subsided when, today, southeast Spain suffered death and destruction from two earthquakes. Americans swiftly responded to Japan’s misfortune with …
I was organizing my book reviews for a film exec and saw this one. It made me smile: “I went to France after reading this book. The guys were sooooo HOTTTT!!!! I used every piece of advice this book gave me:) soooo much FUN!!!:D I don’t think I’ll ever have a week like that again if you know what I mean;)… …
Thank you for your insightful comments on Friday’s Royal Wedding! I’m going on the air early in the morning to discuss it and my book! Here are my impressions about those regal festivities… I loved how the bride and groom didn’t just include royalty, the rich, and the famous on their most important day. Among the honored guests were people …
Are you experiencing Royal Wedding fever? Since my book covers British culture, radio hosts have invited me to discuss this historic occasion. As it approaches and events unfold, I’d love to hear your insights. To me, this wedding is a living fairytale and Kate Middleton is a Cinderella. She didn’t have a mean stepmother, but she had to endure …
It’s my Easter tradition to make decorated cookies or cupcakes for my neighbors. Our neighborhood has Christians, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, Muslims, and just about everything in between. It’s a happy mix. My neighbors like my traditions and I like theirs. That is the essence of Meeting European Men. At its heart, this book is about getting to know and appreciate …
On my university book tour, girls often tell me that before parties they have fun getting together and practicing “flip that hair” from my clubbing video. Then they show me, and they’re so cute doing it, but some of them are getting this dance move confused with “the hair flip” in my book. If a girl did “flip that …
Megan Snider (pictured here), whose work was nominated for “Best Written Book Blog,” said of The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men, “For women taking a college semester to study abroad, I can see how this would be the perfect companion to your travels.”
I already announced my April Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Benefit, but several people have asked me to make a video on this issue to help spread the word about the needs of the Japanese people. I have a hard time doing serious videos. I think that in a world filled with challenges it’s important to be able to laugh, which is why …
In her blog, All Roads Lead to Pacetto, a lady who moved to Italy for love wrote, “KCC is still making ‘gems’ and I’m loving her more and more with each new video.” Hope you enjoy this one.
Here are pictures from Wednesday’s University of Washington book event benefiting Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief. I have a deep-seeded belief in the importance of philanthropy. Since my book came out, I’ve regularly done events on behalf of children’s charities. The recent devastation in Japan is so great that I added this cause. I appreciate everyone who participated last night, but I …
What: Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Book Event University of Washington’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter has invited me to speak to their members about study abroad. Each girl who makes a $10 donation to The Salvation Army Earthquake/Tsunami Relief will receive a free signed copy of my book. When I was five, I was concerned when I heard about disasters like the tragic …
We lost an icon today when Elizabeth Taylor died. She was internationally revered for her extraordinary beauty and acting talent, but what I will always remember her for is her philosophy on life. She had beautiful violet-colored eyes. I knew her hair-and-makeup artist when I was young and he said that it was true. When people commented on her eye …
Check out my latest date;) Isn’t he a charmer?!