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Have You Even Seen Such a Large Platter of Paella?

SoapB — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:49:59 +0000

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Is There a Benefit to Time Away From Your Kids?

SoapB — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:10:52 +0000

The night before I was leaving for San Francisco to attend the BlogHer Conference, my kids broke down, urging me not to go or, better yet, to take them with me. They couldn’t bear the thought of my being away for so many days. They made the point that I had never been apart from [...]

The Guitarist Who Reinvented the Blues - John Mayer

SoapB — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:32:08 +0000

John Mayer - live in concert 2008 Someone told John Mayer that he’s “the guy who reinvented the blues.” But he humbly deflected the compliment, insisting that if anyone gets credit for reinventing the blues it would be his listeners (presumably by helping him figure out what we all want to hear)… The point? This [...]

If You’re an Original iPhone Owner - Then What?

SoapB — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:04:48 +0000

I used to love PCs. I remember arguing with Mac people, insisting that most of the software I bought was only made for PCs so I had to stick with them. My sisters were some of the strongest advocates for Macs. We would debate pros and cons until they would give up, throw their [...]

Goldendoodle Bliss

SoapB — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:27:44 +0000

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Nadal and Federer - Both Champions at Wimbledon

SoapB — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:34:47 +0000

Is it just me or do others feel a bit sad about Federer’s loss at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club? Heck, imagine how Federer feels… Wimbledon . Roger Federer. If you like tennis, then you know that those two go hand in hand. When we hear the name of that grass court [...]

A Rose By Any Other Name…

SoapB — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:47:24 +0000

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Tweens, Tennis and the Golden Rule

SoapB — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:11:29 +0000

Have you ever started talking, then lecturing, then ranting to your kids and later regretted it? That’s what happened to me today. Here’s the story. My kids are learning to play tennis. I should probably mention that I love tennis. I’m disappointed by our country’s poor showing in Wimbledon right now (and disappointed by [...]

Get Your Cravings for Delicious Content Satisfied!

SoapB — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:02:40 +0000

Have you heard about this yet? Blog Nosh Magazine launched this week. Led by editor-in-chief, Megan Jordan , it’s the new online magazine that, as described by the tag line (below), will "satisfy your craving for fresh voices and delicious content." Imagine picking up a magazine filled with a great collection [...]

Interview with Co-Author of “Making Up With Mom” on Soapbox Radio

SoapB — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:05:20 +0000

Accomplished author, food critic, and mother of three, Julie Halpert was my guest on Soapbox Radio - recorded live today. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she’s been a journalist for twenty years with articles in the New York Times , Newsweek , the Washington Post and many other publications. Halpert is currently [...]