This does not really have to do anything with shopping but if you are looking for a place to put a few of your shopping dollars you might want to consider supporting Fat Girls Float — an independent documentary about fat women. Kira Nerusskaya is the mastermind behind this film. She has collected oodles of…
One of my favorite models since the first time I laid eyes on her is Crystal Renn. This month she celebrated the official release of her biography Hungry which highlights some of the emotional and physical hurdles she has overcome to attain her goals. Here is a quick video courtesy of Ford Models (who represent…
For the most part I have no problem with photo retouching. I have done it on myself on occasion. The stray zit, frayed hair, weird background object that looks like it is jutting from the head. But there has become a standard in the magazine industry that I believe is doing the readership an injustice….
I’m currently reading a non-fiction, non-writing book called, The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, MD but I can see influences for creativity and writing the more I learn. The main theme of the book is looking at the brain from a plasticity standpoint instead of a locked one. Last night I was reading…
One of my favorite plus size recording artist at the moment is Londoner, Adele. I first saw her on Saturday Night Live last year and have been addicted ever since. Make You Feel My Love (written by Bob Dylan) is my absolutely favorite song right now. Her voice slays me. Fashion wise, she strikes me…
Yes we’re still here! In case you’re wondering, the next BIW is January 12. And it’s coming quickly. I’m currently working on the January challenge, continuing to add old members, welcoming new members and gradually updating the website all while I deal with all my other responsibilities. Overall, it’s coming along nicely. Forty-two BIW members…
Season’s Greetings to all the writers of the world. May 2009 bring many of your dreams to fruition. Looking for some motivation during the holidays. Try a writing prompt.
The new community is set up and under way. We are currently in the middle of the December BIW and things are going well. 52 members decided to brave the December rush and participate by posting goals and writing this week. Thank you to everyone who has been patient during this crazy disorganized time!