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Civility in an Uncivil World … MC Chats it Up

On Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 p.m., I’ll be giving a short talk at 1350 Main Street (Club Room — sixth floor) on “Civility in an Uncivil World.” It’s a good chance to openly dialogue on something we all seem to agree on — the need for more civility — but which we often find difficult to act on.

Come on down! Seriously!

Speaking in 2008 to local Dems

Speaking in 2008 to local Dems

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Posted on February 15th, 2011 Comments (13)Comments RSS Feed

Locking lips … knocking boots … and kissing frogs?

Oh, come on, tell me the answer — is it love or lust?

I've kissed WAY too many frogs!

I've kissed WAY too many frogs!

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Posted on February 10th, 2011 Comments (4)Comments RSS Feed

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers …

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers … and Ben & Jerry shouldn’t be your only “date” for the night …

Photo courtesy of Sarasota Herald Tribune archive

Photo courtesy of Sarasota Herald Tribune archive


though they’ve unfortunately been mine on a few too-many. (more…)

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Posted on February 9th, 2011 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers …Comments RSS Feed

Snail Mail Your Love!

Photo courtesy of Sarasota Herald Tribune TICKET website.

Photo courtesy of Sarasota Herald Tribune TICKET website.

Here’s my advice about preparing for V-Day (just six days away, folks!) in my “After Hours” blog on the Sarasota Herald Tribune website …. Snail Mail Your Love!

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Posted on February 7th, 2011 Comments (2)Comments RSS Feed

Seduce your way to Vday

Oh, it’s not easy seducing someone … and it shouldn’t be. Get your seduction-groove on today. You’ve only got seven days to Vday.

One very-long-lasting Valentine's Day gift!  My Waterman fountain pen.

One very-long-lasting Valentine's Day gift! My Waterman fountain pen.


Read my tips here at Seduction shouldn’t be a lost art!

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Posted on February 6th, 2011 Comments Off on Seduce your way to VdayComments RSS Feed

Brown Thrasher has died

My beautiful Brown Thrasher has died. I know it’s crazy to get so attached to little creatures, but I can’t help it. (more…)

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Posted on February 6th, 2011 Comments (12)Comments RSS Feed

Saying “I do” — all over again

If you’re married, Valentine’s Day can probably seem a bit redundant, right? I mean, you’ve already wooed — and won — the person who made (and hopefully still makes) your heart pitter-patter.

But it’s essential, isn’t it, to do what you can to keep those love fires burning strong year after year? Read my blog on today’s TICKET website — about what to do to honor your I do’s … all over again:

Register now for romance!

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Posted on February 5th, 2011 Comments (2)Comments RSS Feed

Chickens … or dogs … fur or feathers in the backyard?

My Sense and the City column this week is all about dogs — why I love ’em, why their owners sometimes bug me, and why I’ll take fur over feathers!

You can read it online at: Which do you prefer in your backyard — chicken or dogs?

Photo courtesy of engnr_chik on Flickr (some rights reserved)

Photo courtesy of engnr_chik on Flickr (some rights reserved)

or pick up a free copy of TICKET at news boxes all around the city.

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Posted on February 5th, 2011 Comments (8)Comments RSS Feed

Come as you are …

As you know, I adore Beethoven’s music (and have a serious crush on the man as well). I was flattered to learn that the Sarasota Orchestra wanted to quote one of my blogs about Beethoven in their advertising for the Masterworks Hero — all Beethoven — concert March 10-12. (more…)

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Posted on February 3rd, 2011 Comments Off on Come as you are …Comments RSS Feed

Time to make your move ….

Vday is only 11 days away … if you haven’t asked her — or him — out yet, what are you waiting for!

Here’s my latest bit of advice on navigating Vday 2011.

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Posted on February 3rd, 2011 Comments (2)Comments RSS Feed