What is Art?

Excerpted from “Life on the Carousel” My father raised the camera, focused carefully and snapped the picture. My grandfather, the subject of the photo, smiles in obvious delight at his Christmas gift. It is a King Size paint-by-number oil set from Craftint. My...

How to Get a Great Headshot

Excitement courses through my veins! This guest blog post will be the best Famous Person has ever published! My heart sinks. I can’t submit my amazing article with a photobombed home picture. I need a new headshot. My thoughts outpace my racing heart: How do I find a...

How to be Prepared for the Last-Minute Speaking Gig

Let’s pretend: It’s 30 minutes before bedtime, and you’re winding down for the night. Suddenly, the phone rings. Who could possibly be calling this late? You wonder as you answer. “I am so sorry to be calling you at the last minute like...