Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
MY LIFE ON A DIET: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
August 3rd, 2018
Renee Taylor is a gift. An iconic performer who is a great example of a life well-lived -- and still going strong -- and her new one woman show MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy based on her memoir, is a non-stop riotous ride that is both entertaining ...
The Crone from Mercury by Pamela Francis
August 2nd, 2018
The full moon total lunar eclipse in Aquarius was the talk of the universe and this 51-yr-old double Gemini was on the Loco® in Vegas. From the moment I saw it I was pretty certain I wanted to ride. But I had doubts about the others. Soon-to-be 16 yr-old Malachi can ...
Finding the Magic in Mommyhood by Sara Sadik (Book Excerpt)
July 27th, 2018
Future You? And now, onto a “future-you” quiz as my final quiz, mama. This one tells you what kind of mama you will be for your toddler. Even if you’re already sure, go ahead and double check. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, remember? Isn’t that why we always ...
God Save Queen Pam: Show Review by Andrea Santo Felcone
July 16th, 2018
Perhaps watching Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials has left you wanting more, more of what it must be like to be an American living in the world of the British monarchy. While we can all speculate on what that might entail, Erin Murray Quinlan has created a delightfully delicious ...
New Humor Book About Mid-Life Moms by Sharon O’Donnell
July 14th, 2018
It's been a long journey getting my second humor book published, but it was finally released this week. Please Don't Let Me Be the Oldest Mom in the PTA is my take on the humorous and poignant moments of being a 'later' mom, complete with those times when I was ...
Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention by Michael Delman (Book Excerpt)
July 10th, 2018
Clueless: How to Upset the Teacher Without Really Trying So this obnoxious teenager walks into the classroom. And he’s sitting there whispering to his friend as the teacher tries to lead the class in what anyone would agree is a very good lesson being taught by a true pro. And ...
Letting My Baby Go — Sort Of by Dana Klosner
July 10th, 2018
I just realized I have to learn how to say the word bathroom again. For nearly 22 years I’ve been saying potty. “I have to go potty,” or “Do you have to go potty?” or every mom’s favorite, “Yay, you went on the potty!” I just spent the day at the ...
My Son’s Best Birthday by Sharon O’Donnell
July 7th, 2018
Just returned to Raleigh area yesterday from a wonderful trip to Washington, DC to visit my oldest, Bill, 27, who has been living there for a year. Went with my husband and 17-year-old son, Jason, and our beloved 13-year-old long haired dachshund, Fenway. Our middle son, David, 24, picked up ...
Virtual Reality Impresses at VR World in NYC by Robin Gorman Newman
July 6th, 2018
My son, 15, is a lover of everything virtual reality, so we couldn't resist a visit to VR World in NYC during his recent school break, and we were joined by another mom and her excited virtual reality fan son. In a word....this place rocks! Not only for the kids who ...
The Gracie Awards Honoring Women in Media by Robin Gorman Newman
July 5th, 2018
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) recently presented the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards at an elegant luncheon at the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, and it was my pleasure to attend for the first time and to be in the company of game-changing powerhouse women ...
