Ziva’s Farewell
I’m a little distraught today. I know it’s just a TV show, but I’m having a hard time dealing with the news that NCIS will return this September without my favorite character, Ziva David. Actress Cote De Pablo will return …
Category: Cinema Toast
What Did You Expect?
This story is based on a comic book! That’s what I had to remind myself as I watched Man of Steel this week. I really liked the movie. I did. My one complaint was that there were several moments that …
Back to the Past
This week marks 28 years of marriage to my wonderful husband, Riley. We’ve had a few tough times, but mostly our time together has been filled with joy and romance. We’re truly blessed. Thinking back to the days when we …
Stress is Good—For a Story
When bad things happen to good people, we always seem to ask why. Which is the beginning of every great story. For writers, the best advice is to continually say “no” to your characters. They are trying to get home …
Joy Comes in the Morning
“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5b KJV “Comedy is tragedy plus time.” –Carol Burnett My son and I were talking yesterday about how much more difficult it was to pull off comedy …