Dear Lizzie, Today USA Today weighed in on the commercialism that has become Eat Pray Love. I have decided a more fitting name for the book is Eat Pray Love Buy, which I think, you have to admit Liz, is better than Eat Pray... »

Dear Liz, Liz, Liz, Liz, Liz, Liz. HOW could you?  How COULD you?  How could YOU?  Of ALL people? I am sending you this letter my dearest Lizzie, to tell you that at least one of your devotées – one of your most devoted... »

All that salsa talk has got me nostalgic for my passion for dance and long-standing reputation as a noted icon of the art form.  It is true.  I accept my gift, and bear my trophies (well, trophy) and accolades with deep humility.  In fact,... »

Chapter 1 in which the author (me) bites the bullet and reads a delightful travel log that has her questioning why she can’t seem to focus her energy and write her own damn travel log…which she knows would be clever and entertaining and would... »

INSPIRE.  ACT.  IMPRINT CHANGE ON THE WORLD. Mandela Day (July 18)  is a global call to action for people to recognize their individual power to make an imprint. The hope is to inspire people from every corner of the earth to embrace the values... »

Love love love Katie Melua.  Her new album, “The House” is interesting and hypnotic, anchored by the first release, “The Flood” (see earlier post).  Subtle shades of electronica beneath flowing, melodic, artfully structured and sweetly sung songs.  The result is unusual and moody. “A... »

Having a wonderful time in Sayulita?  Check.  Trying to figure out a way to get back sooner than later?  Check.  But how will I make this happen? Hmmmm. I’ve got it!!  I’ll arrange to have a custom surfboard made for Cooper!  That’s PERFECT!  Not... »

Oh yeah, that would be me.  Dancing in a carved out space in the living room, between the dog bed and the TV, music blaring, windows wide open, and trying desperately to keep up with the pros salsa-ing on “So You Think You Can... »

Some movie I saw years ago, the name of which escapes me (no shock there), mentioned the importance of having a theme song.  That everyone needs a theme song to get them through the day.  I wish I could remember what movie it was,... »

Just back from our recent fab Surfing trip to Sayulita with Coop, his pal Andrew and my pal Koko (a.k.a. Myrtle, a moniker we picked up for her while listening to a homespun radio program near the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana.  I am Sue... »

“All the surfboards face Mecca.” An Australian artist has produced a range of Islamic surfboards in an attempt to creater a greater understanding between East and West. Phillip George was inspired by his trips to the Middle East and by riots in 2005 when... »

I am listening to the new Katie Melua CD, The House, hand-delivered to me from Europe by my friend Gabriel, who was kind enough to grant my desperate request to pick it up as I simply could not wait…simply…could…not…wait until August 3 when it... »