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Happy Birthday: The Best Dad Ever!

wishes do come true

wishes do come true

This morning the first thing I do is read my birthday horoscope in the L.A. Times. It starts out with:

“The best part of your life is yet to come…” Read the rest of this entry »

Valentines Day: The Way To His Heart

xoxoxoEven though VALENTINES DAY is too often associated with–
stress and expectation (depending on who’s in your life or NOT)
my mom taught me that it’s an opportunity to do something–
Thoughtful
and  U N E X P E C T E D.

On February 14th when I was about four, I helped her make my Dad’s favorite Chocolate Cake in the shape of a Read the rest of this entry »

Gift Cards Prevent Holiday Headaches

Last Minute Shoppers–

Panic Attack?

Don't freak out!

Don't freak out!

I can solve all of your shopping dilemmas with two words: Read the rest of this entry »

Do-it-Yourself Personalized Soundtracks

getting personal

getting personal

If you’re looking for the Greatest Hits in terms of Gifts, I strongly urge you to make your own— Read the rest of this entry »

I Miss Rachel

KaboomThe first thing I put up on my freshly painted bedroom wall when I moved in, was a square piece of art with the word “kaboom” written on it in neon colors – and sparkles of course.

This little gem was a gift from my best friend and soul mate, Rachel, who moved away from Los Angeles to go live a normal and peaceful life — a non-actress life — Read the rest of this entry »

Favorite Traditions

Just when I start to think true love doesn’t exist, October 14th rolls around to remind me that it does.

I love celebrating my parents’ anniversary.

You might think it’s a little weird that Dad and I do this alone, but Mom’s always with us anyway. Even though I was little when she died, I have so many amazing memories of her through him. Read the rest of this entry »

I’M A SLAVE IN E.R.!
Sentenced to volunteer at Greater L.A. Medical (GLAM!) Hospital... I'm on-call in my worst nightmare -- ?!
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