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?!
I’m not Irish, but my Irish friends say that anyone can be adopted in on this day. So regardless of your heritage, you can wear green and live it up! You just might find that four-leaf clover.
Will you be in Ireland for St. Patty’s Day? Or are you considering a future trip? If so, you can see what fun you’re in for by reading the following excerpt from my book about Dublin’s fabulous St. Patrick’s Festival. If you aren’t planning a trip, you might just change your mind after hearing about it! I have friends who …
With study abroad programs abounding, here’s a helpful Amazon review of my book: “As a college student that spent a year abroad in Ireland, I wish I would have had The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men. I read this book after returning from Europe and I cannot wait to go back! The book is full of great places …
I’m back in Seattle after what seemed like millions of LA film meetings. My departing ritual? Millions of Milkshakes!