Why do you follow someone on Twitter? Why do you like a Facebook page? What makes you like a stranger’s photo on Instagram? What motivates you to connect with someone’s network on LinkedIn?

I offended a friend of mine yesterday. I said something – in an email – that was misinterpreted. I didn’t mean for my words to be hurtful or painful. Despite my intent, my friend was offended. When I found out, I felt horribly. I immediately apologized while trying to explain what was misunderstood.   Email […]

      Being in the public eye, I have long been a subject for scrutiny.   I get it. It comes with the territory. You see and hear me. You have an opinion about what you see and hear.   In the early days of my TV career, I received handwritten letters (with no […]

I’ve always wanted to write a book. Every time I read a good piece of literature – whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, historical, a classic or even just a really well-written blog – I think to myself, “that’s what I want to do.” I want to find a publishing company that will front me $50,000 so […]

I feel tired… A LOT. How about you? Actually, I think “exhausted” is a better word. Three kids (whom I home-school part-time, a full-time job that forces me from sleep at 2 AM, dance, basketball, house cleaning, dinner, laundry, bills, church and charity events, speaking engagements, demands of marriage and family… the list seems endless. […]

It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our American freedoms.  A friend reminded me this week that we really shouldn’t wish anyone a “Happy Memorial Day” since it is indeed not about celebration, but rather remembrance, honor and gratitude. I do think the weekend can be celebratory, […]