Category Archives: Reality Shows
Just Give Me 15 Minutes …
of Fame. We all want it! And by golly, if we don’t get it one way, we’ll try another. Then we start questioning ourselves … if only I could be … if only I could do … if only I could meet …. if only I were younger … taller, smarter, prettier, skinnier. You know what I mean. If only … Continue reading
Oprah – You’re Going to Love Us!
Christine Lakatos and I are on a mission. The Oprah mission. We are self-publishing authors struggling to get exposure. We have thousands of hurdles ahead of us, but we are determined to conquer them all. We have the drive, the heart, the tenacity and NOW, we are allys. Read Christine’s recent Blog post, and you’ll understand how we met, and what … Continue reading
Will the Dogs Eat It?
Thanks Howard for that funny story. Howard was a furniture man for decades – watching the rise and fall of Industry Giants throughout his career. One day he told us a story about a Dog Food Manufacturer and how they did what many were doing in the Furniture Industry. The Dog Food Manufacturer would go to their focus groups and … Continue reading
Making Cents {*!#} No Making Sense!
If ever I had something weird to report, this is it. This title came to me from my dream this morning. The argument between “¢Cents¢” and “Sense” came from two of the judges. What was being judged was my paragraphs (these little blocks of text moving top write to bottom left to center …), as well as my dance on … Continue reading
Lighting Up … the Stage
During the last few weeks I just haven’t had time to watch my favorite shows – so last night I watched 3 hours of “So You Think You Can Dance”. This show absolutely holds my attention – there’s a magic formula – adorable, loving hostess, relevant judges, unbelievable talent. And of course the most important element – taking unknown, normal, everyday people … Continue reading
Jewel’s Song
This post is to introduce you to the song, STRONGER WOMAN, by Jewel, as well as to formally introduce myself to you. Strength & Authenticity. That’s what I get from Jewel’s song, “Stronger Woman”, and it’s a message that will hopefully encourage you as much as it does me. I love the subtle message from her “official” video about “real women” underneath all … Continue reading
Making New Friends
I know that I’m NOT the life of the party. My fun at a party or in any social setting is more from observation than interaction. However; it’s time for me to learn how to become more sociable, especially as I grow Alie James LLC. So I’m willing to make a small compromise. I’ve decided to make some new friends by … Continue reading