Until very recently, Femme de Joie’s only visit to 970 Hartnell was about seven years ago when a vintage furniture store was there; she and Amico del Signore picked out a leather couch which went from “this great oxblood sofa”… Continue Reading
“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to… Continue Reading
Something I’ve realized as of late is that I might actually be a good person. It may seem kinda crazy that this is a recent realization, but there’s a big difference between knowing you’re a good person in your head… Continue Reading
It can’t be easy writing for The Walking Dead, the most-watched program on cable television now in its sixth season. Even hint that a favorite character is about to be bumped off and fans will deluge your Twitter feed with… Continue Reading
What has been the simplest solution for retail and food service employers who did not want to comply with the benefits mandate in the ACA (Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare)? Simply cut employees’ hours below 30! It wasn’t a complicated… Continue Reading
To put it mildly, I was kind of a rebel back in the day. I was the kind of kid who liked to march to the beat of my own drum. I just thought I knew what was best for… Continue Reading
Hey man, you want a part in a monster movie? You want to play the monster? Impress your grand kids? Get your big chance? Money? For one day of stardom? Forget it! I’ll pick you up at 9 a.m. Bring… Continue Reading
In the last few columns, I have been discussing concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as presented by Russ Harris in his book, The Reality Slap. ACT is a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy that helps us develop psychological flexibility. ACT… Continue Reading
Three hours of painting, $7.50 in supplies, and two hours of rearranging furniture, accessories and art equals happy twins. I’ve been involved as a designer in my twin Doni’s house since the day she bought it in 2010. What a blast… Continue Reading
If everyone is attacking you, you must be doing something right. If the adage is true, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump must be doing a lot of things right. Despite ferocious attacks from mainstream media, Democrats and even his own… Continue Reading
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