12 Ways to Travel Like a Jetsetter

Mention the word ‘jetsetter’and you probably think of someone who jumps on her private jet and takes off to exotic locations around the world on a whim in the pursuit of pleasure. Well, that’s not me exactly!  I don’t have a private jet.  I’m usually flying coach.  I have a budget.  And, I must plan […]

Passion (and how we’ve got it all wrong)

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion,some humor, and some style Are you asking the wrong “Passion” question? Women all around the globe are seeking their passion. They believe that if they can find it, life will be much easier. They […]

How to Leisurely Hustle

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Prefer to listen? Click below. I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles. Numerous jokes have been made about me being a […]

18 Moments I’ll Never Forget

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Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul. 1.  The day my daughter was born 8 pounds 2 1/2 ounces of pure love placed in my arms.  Life would never be the same. 2.  The day my divorce papers arrived Total Failure.  Total Freedom.  That moment was the lowest […]

6 People to Remove from Your Table of Excellence

“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” ― Epictetus Let’s pretend that you have a beautiful table set – candles are burning in crystal, a bouquet of red roses adorns the center and six perfectly place settings are awaiting your guests.  Louis Armstrong is […]

10 Ways to Experience Paris Like a Local

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Prefer to listen? Click below. I am not your typical tourist in Paris. Sure, I’ve visited the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel tower.  But, I’ve never been to the Moulin Rouge, and I have no desire to go.   I don’t often frequent Le Printemps or the Galeries Lafayette.  I prefer small boutiques to large department stores. When traveling (and in life), my […]

What To Do When Things Aren’t Going Your Way

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On Friday, I bought my very first brand new car. I wrecked it 24 hours later.  In fact, as I type this, it’s sitting in a secured yard in a mining town in Colorado, broken and injured. Why am I telling you this? Well, because it would be really easy to spin off into a painful story. […]

French Feminine Secret: What’s Under Your Clothes Matters

May I get a little personal? What are you wearing underneath your clothes?  Yes, I’m talking about your bra and panties. Now, let me ask you another question.  Would you be proud or horrified if something happened, and the world was staring at your current state of lingerie affairs? If you are a woman that […]

French Feminine Secret: Be A Unique Piece of Art

Style is knowing who you are, what to say, and not giving a damn. I love sitting at a Parisian cafe and people watching taking special notes on a French woman’s style.  One by one, they walk by, possessing their space with confidence and an ease that says to the world, I am who am I […]