Monsters From the Id

The title comes from the 1956 science fiction movie “Forbidden Planet.”  The concept comes from Carl Jung. And my oversimplified explanation comes from the elementary schoolyard poo-flinging fest taking place in my Facebook newsfeed: The more we

But I Can Paint

I know not everyone can paint. In fact, I've heard some people exclaim they can't even paint a wall. So when nail art trends lean toward embellishments and decals, I understand why these styles catch on. Right

Not Always

If I ever have the opportunity to go back in time, one of the stops I’d like to make will be the late 1800s to Marshall Field and Company to speak to Mr. Field and Gordon

Well Duh!

So I recently was reading through the latest issue of NAILS and came across Hannah's editorial regarding IBS Las Vegas. Now, of course I know everyone else has also read it, so I don't have to

Street Kred

I spent all those years back in school learning how to write coherently, so that I could sound educated and knowledgeable when I write a paper, or a letter, or a blog post. (OK, so I

Losing at Monopoly

I spend the weekend thinking so many great thoughts for blogging, then the week starts over and I sit here wondering what all those ideas were. Someone really ought to start keeping notes — not me

Drawing the Line

At some point in your career — if you're going to work by appointment for very long — you're going to find yourself on an angry cleaning frenzy, or soothing your nerves with an unexpected latte

Viva La Resolution!

Yup ... staring down the barrel at another new year. This one sure did slip past me fast! My head is still reeling from the holiday chaos; my BFF2 (I have two; they get listed in

Marking My Territory

It’s time to revisit my watermark. Some people tell me it’s distracting, some people say those people are crazy. Either way, I agree that I’d like something more subtle.Ahhh, but there’s the problem. The watermark should