Mona Lisa’s Lips

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Stephie

What’s the affirmation for today? The knowledge that I seek is within myself awaiting my question. It took Leonardo Da Vinci 12 years to paint Mona Lisa’s lips. That’s what I learned from my iGoogle fact for the day. Evidently he couldn’t get them right. I’m thinking it went something like this: Leo shows the unfinished painting to his cousin. His cousin says it’s great! Leo should finish it as quick as possible and sell it! Maybe … Continue reading →

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I’ll Take Florida, Critters and All

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Stephie

As published in Florida Wildlife Magazine. Illustration by Mike Wright, freelance artist from Longwood, Florida. They tell me those gigantic wolf spiders are completely harmless, but I don’t believe it. How can anyone say such a thing when people must be tripping and breaking their necks trying to get away from them? I’ll never forget my first encounter with one. I had just moved back to Florida from Los Angeles, after losing everything in the Northridge … Continue reading →

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Looking for Lizard Poop (and Coral Smith’s breasts)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Stephie

What’s the affirmation for today? I look for more ways to appreciate. There’s a lizard in the house. At least I hope it’s a lizard. It could be something worse, like a snake or a frog. But something that shouldn’t be in the house is in the house. How do I know? Because my cats keep sniffing around … under the dishwasher, under the sofa–all the places where a lizard can hide. And Dylan, my … Continue reading →

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Important Women’s Health Issue

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Stephie

Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you wish you were more assertive? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Margaritas*. Margaritas are the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. Margaritas can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you’re ready and willing to do just … Continue reading →

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Naked, Naked, Naked

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Stephie

You probably think I came up with that title just to get your attention. Well, I did, but getting naked really is the topic of this blog. I had the good fortune to be invited to the Island of Kaua’i by my cousin, who has been there six or seven times. It’s one of the places where she feels really grounded. She ought to, considering that she spent half her time hugging the trees. It’s … Continue reading →

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Baby birds chirp, hummingbirds slurp, and I write

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Stephie

What’s the affirmation for today? First I seek JOY, and all else follows. Once upon a time, my desk window overlooked my garden. Ah, how I loved to sit there and write. The window faced east, but the rising sun in the morning was blocked by a row of trellises that I’d put in with the help of a friend. There were four trellises, each 8 feet long with a couple of feet between them, … Continue reading →

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