Hi kids! It’s Halloween time again (or Hallowe’en, if you celebrated this back in 1905). I consulted with Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott’s Bright Ideas for Entertaining to find some fun party tips for you this year. First, some decorating ideas: ~~ Have mirrors everywhere: big mirrors, medium-sized mirrors, and little, wee mirrors, all reflecting and […]
Month: October 2010
Opening, Part II: Miss Abigail and Friends Hit the Big Apple
Not only was I considered tried-and-true band geek in high school, I was a thespian. While most of my roles were as stage manager or in the chorus, I did get to star in Our Town. While I didn’t have the passion (or rather, skill) that others in drama did at Charlotte High School, I’ve […]
The Opening, Part I
I need to decompress a bit more (and gather up some friends’ photos) in order to fully share all the fun that was had this Sunday at the Off-Broadway premiere of Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage. In the meantime, enjoy a few photos (yes, Barry Williams and Dr. Ruth were really there), […]
Dressing Appropriately
I thought I’d do a bit more research on what might be appropriate to wear this weekend at the opening of the play inspired by my book, Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage, or at any theatrical production, for that matter (as I’m now a season ticket-holder at Arena Stage in D.C.). I consulted […]
Is a Man Abnormal if He Likes Art and Dislikes Sports?
I’ve got a husband who likes art and dislikes sports (and he seems to be well-adjusted), so I was a bit intrigued to read this excerpt in a new addition to my collection, the book Sex Questions and Answers: A Guide to Happy Marriage by Fred Brown and Rudolf T. Kempton. I’m not sure what […]
Miss Abigail’s Guide (version 2) went to Press!
The second edition of Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage has gone to press! I should be getting a proof soon and then copies will be available for sale later this month. It’s a reprint of the first edition (which went out of print earlier this summer). Many thanks to Nina Tovish for […]
Recent Acquisitions: the LC Book Sale!
Every year the Library of Congress (where I work) holds a book sale. No, they don’t sell books from the collections ~ staff bring in books to donate and the sale proceeds go to help fund the CFC campaign, so it’s all for a good cause. I usually come across some good finds at this […]
Recent Write Ups
The previews for the off-Broadway show inspired by my book open this week (October 7th). Because of that, I’m starting to see a few more write-ups about the play and my book and site. Here’s a few from today: Jan Brady Doles Out Retro Dating Advice in Off-Broadway Play (has a nice mention of this […]
It’s Fun to Be a [Popular] Girl
Along with the rest of the nation, I’ve been watching and enjoying Glee. And as a card-carrying lifetime member of the band geek club, it’s been bringing up all those lovely memories of the popular kids vs. the geeks “battles” that went on ~ most of you probably had some experience, whatever side you were […]