by Francie | Oct 16, 2017 | Celebrities, Travel
There I was, standing in the lobby of the Hotel Belleclaire in New York City, late on a Saturday night. My friend was checking us into our room while I stood with our luggage making new friends everywhere I could. Something about travel makes me giddy, like too much...
by Francie | Mar 9, 2016 | Celebrities, Fashion
Regardless of your choice of candidates, most people would agree the 2016 Presidential Election is unprecedented. The frontrunners defied all odds. The lack of political experience improved a candidate’s chances. Usually, discriminatory or inflammatory remarks would...
by Francie | Jan 21, 2016 | Celebrities, Music
Tuesday afternoon, I “Took It Easy” with The Eagles. I was skimming Facebook when I crossed the Rolling Stone tribute to Glenn Frey–20 Essential Songs. I started listening and decided, “I can’t sit here at 4:15 pm staring at a computer and listening to...
by Francie | Sep 17, 2015 | Celebrities, Fashion
I would like to comment on the Monday Night Football game on 9/14. When I turned on the TV to see how the 49ers were doing, I thought I had the wrong game. Who are the Vikings playing? Atlanta? Who is that all black team? I’ve been following football since grade...
by Francie | Jun 10, 2015 | Celebrities, Sports
When I first moved to California, I used to think the Golden State Warriors were some college basketball team out of Sacramento. After all, Sacramento is the capitol of the “golden state.” I played point guard during sophomore year in high school, so you would think...
by Francie | May 26, 2015 | Celebrities
I met my writing idol David Sedaris. He is the one who inspired me to write funny personal essays. I didn’t know this was a writing genre when I started reading his books. I just thought he was writing about his life. The first book I read back in 2000, “Me Talk...
