Diary of a Seekster: Where The Daily Show meets Daily Om

Since my earliest memories I always struggled with the idea that I had to be all things to all people.  We work so hard to keep various elements of our lives separate and distinct to the point that many of us have panic attacks about whether or not to “friend” a colleague or a family [...]

The Conversation: Who do you wanna meet?

So it has been awhile since my latest installment of “The Conversation.” For those of you who have expressed an interest in my revitalizing this, I need to know… who do you wanna meet? Just to recap, “The Conversation” is a series of personal (fake) conversations with celebrities– authors, politicos, pop stars, etc. Past conversations [...]

Good Vibes: Happy Mother’s Day Already

This video celebrating mothers cracked me up so bad, it actually makes me look forward to it! Viva Mama!

The Conversation: Lindsay Lohan

Ring… Ring…
Me: What the @!&*… what the hell time is it…
Ring… Ring…
Me: 3:30 in the freaking morning.. who is calling at…
Husband: Caller ID says it’s Lohan. Whaddya want me to do?
Me: Arrrghhhh…. I’ll take it in the office.
Husband: OK, but tell her that real people need real sleep and…
Me: I know, I know. I’ll handle [...]

The Conversation: Barack Obama

Beep…
Me: Wait, someone’s calling on the other line. Let me check who it… cool. It’s Barack. Can you just e-mail me that cashew chili recipe? I gotta take this. OK? Thanks.
Beep…
Me: Hello?
Obama: Hi, Jennifer, How are ya?
Jennifer: Honestly? I’m just about fed up with some stuff, and I need to vent. You ever get that [...]

Regular Shuffleboil Blogger

 
For those of you who have not checked out Shuffleboil yet, shame on you. I am so very proud of my friend and writing colleague John Mitchell who started this wonderful ezine last year. It is full of some of the most intriguing content I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve learned about graphic novels, [...]

The Conversation: Tyra Banks

 
Ring…. ring… ring… ring… ring (stop)
Ring… ring… ring… ring… ring (stop)
Ring… ring… ring… ring… ring (stop)
Husband to me: For the love of God, answer the phone. She will call until you do.
Me to husband: Fine.
Ring… ring…
Me: Hello?
Tyra: HEY GIRL!!! I have been tryin’ to call you! Were you in the back or something?
Me: Uh huh. [...]