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when listening feels like drowning

February 5, 2015 by nycredhead2021

I find one of the hardest things for me to do is hear someone I care about, tell me the gruesome details of the pain they are experiencing. Firstly, because I immediately want to fix it, change it, talk them out of it or all the above. It’s my nature to nurture and I also admittedly have an ego about saving everyone. Call it codependency or a fairy godmother complex, but I want to help you, all of you. […]

Categories: Listen Up! • Tags: Advice, being a good friend, emotional healing, good advice, healing, Health, how to be a good friend, negative talk, too negative, United States

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Sometimes a few words go a long way

February 5, 2015 by nycredhead2021

Here’s an essay I wrote for the LA Times, LA Affairs section. It tells the tale of the antiquated way I met my husband over 15 years ago… Those of you who know us, can see that the illustrator captured the car and us in an uncanny likeness. Holla back if it strikes a chord. 🙂 http://www.latimes.com/style/laaffairs/la-hm-affairs-20140913-story.html

Categories: Ready for my Close-up • Tags: a good marriage, Advice, LA Affairs, LA Times, lovepets, Marriage, meet mr. right, met my husband, tru love, true love

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say cancer not the freakin’ C-word

February 4, 2015 by nycredhead2021

Mammograms are not fun. The atmosphere of the screening office is often hectic, somber and noisy. Not a good combo when one is back to see if your breast cancer may have come back or that “calcification” in the same breast that you had breast cancer in over 5 years ago, maybe turning into something. I never think it has. I always have the mantrs, just like when I get on a plane. I’m on this plane and I’m supposed […]

Categories: Listen Up!, Ready for my Close-up

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Acid… not that one.

December 31, 2014 by nycredhead2021

Undoubtedly you’ve heard about the magic of Kale and you think it’s all bullshit and or that the farmers of the world had a secret meeting to roll out the Kale-con. Apparently an acidic body causes inflammation and and alkaline body is healthier. AND greens make you more alkaline and KALE IS A GREEN KING. Here’s the thing, I like kale. I’m one of those I-like-healthy-green-stuff people, even if it’s bitter, maybe because I want to feel good at […]

Categories: Ready for my Close-up • Tags: green juice, greens, haelthy, kale, mind-body

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12 Reasons to say I’m sorry

December 23, 2014 by nycredhead2021

Forgive. Don’t forget. It’s that time of year. A new one. Time for a clean slate. It actually creates relief, space, air, less stress… and that’s good. It’s not as hard as it seems. It’s two words. It has a very powerful message about who you are. It gives the person you are addressing, hope, about mankind. (I’m not kidding) Your wife (or husband) will remember why they love you. Its the start of a better you. Even if you […]

Categories: Listen Up! • Tags: 12, 12 reasons to say I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Say your sorry, top 12

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sugar COOKIES

December 21, 2014 by nycredhead2021

It’s the holidays. You must bake something. So bake these cookies. Just do it. Today. Now. Right Now. Sugar Cookies Yield: About 24 cookies Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 15-18 minutes 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still cool 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar, plus ½ cup for rolling dough 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: cookies, holiday cookies, merry christmas, sugar cookies

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pace. Yes, that’s right peace.

December 20, 2014 by nycredhead2021

Peace. Ah, such a potent word. Peace on earth seems like a fantasy these days. Violence against innocent school children, insane threats and cyber hacking. The local news is packed with DUI deaths, missing persons and car chases. People are sad, broke, over worked, tired… sick. I hear it all the time because I’m that kind of listener as well as a magnet for details. Maybe it’s my writer curiosity to hear everything or maybe I have a big heart […]

Categories: Listen Up! • Tags: holiday, Pace, peace, Peace on Earth

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Easy and amazing Chicken Piccata

December 4, 2014 by nycredhead2021

Start with boneless Chicken breasts (2 per person) Trim any yucky parts away and pound them thin… then dust them in flour lightly… Take a large frying pan and add olive oil and a dab of butter on a medium heat and add the chicken and saute until chicken a slightly brown/golden and remove and set aside. Add about an inch of chicken broth to the pan and deglaze with a wooden spoon and squeeze 1 whole lemon (more if […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: Chicken Piccata, delicious chicken dishes, easy chicken recipes, holiday food

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Turkey Chili Yummyness

December 3, 2014 by nycredhead2021

One of the easiest best dinners and party dishes for Winter. So it’s finally raining in Los Angeles and that means Winter to me and winter means Turkey Chili. I made this last night and it’s the best, yummyest, hits the spot, cozy din-din. Also great for a party. Make a chili bar and have everyone create their bowl… cheese, onions, sour cream, cilantro, chips, jalapenos… and Beer! Yummm. Turkey Chili 1.5 pounds of ground dark turkey 1 onion […]

Categories: Yummy Foods • Tags: Holiday foods, party recipes, Turkey Chili, Winter recipes, Yummy Chili

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