Memorial Day traditionally honors all Americans who died in the service of their country, but to me and many others it is a time to remember all loved ones who have passed on. Since I was little, every Memorial Day, my mom and I picked wildflowers from our yard, and my family went with my grandparents to put bouquets on …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
I’m back in Seattle after what seemed like millions of LA film meetings. My departing ritual? Millions of Milkshakes!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve heard girls say that they dread V-Day when they aren’t dating. Who says that just because you aren’t in a relationship you can’t celebrate the love holiday?! V-Day isn’t just for romantic love; it’s for love of family and friends too….and a little self-love never hurt:) The first Valentine I remember was from my dad. I …
Ever since I wrote about how my grandma’s book club of over 70-year-olds was reading The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men, people have been asking about her. After reading my book, she got invited out on a date by a “dapper gentleman.” She is single after all! She declined, explaining that she’d love to, but she was having …
Hope you’re off to a great start for 2011! I’ve been thinking about 2010. This time last year, I hadn’t yet sealed the deal with my publisher. To say we fast-tracked my book would be an understatement! I’m often asked about the process. Here are snapshots from my year. January and February 2010. Finalized book contract. Since I graduated from …
This year, I’ve especially appreciated how much the holidays are a time to focus on family and friends—whether we’re celebrating Christmas, or have just celebrated Hanukkah, or any other event we hold dear. The friends with me in this picture are from my Vanderbilt years. Now they are all working in Chicago. We had a reunion at my book signing, …
It’s 3-something AM! I’m starting more phone tapings for early-morn radio talk shows. This round of interviews calls for a dome of donuts to keep me awake:) I’m so excited about the program lineup. The hosts are great! Hope you all get to hear one of the shows.
Windsor Hanger, from HerCampus.com, wrote this about my website, “It’s a goldmine. Trust me on this one.” Laura Matlin from University of Connecticut, one of the girls planning a book philanthropy event there for me, is the one who tipped off the publisher. She is coming up with quite the creative ideas for our event!
At 4AM, I’m starting my radio book interviews! Today, I’m on 17 shows. They’re all by phone, so I’m definitely staying in my PJs. What girl needs caffeine to keep her awake when she has cupcakes?!