Personal Stories

You may know her as Mary, Maria or Eliza. In fact, during her remarkable career, 83-year-old Dame Julie Andrews has portrayed a number of the most beloved and iconic female characters on stage and screen. Whether portraying Eliza Doolittle during the stage premiere of My Fair Lady in 1956, Mary…

You may know his name from sheets you bought at TJ Maxx, or maybe some accessory you picked up at Marshalls. But before he had arranged to have his name plastered on every conceivable item of clothing or home decor, Pierre Cardin was a fashion-forward leading Parisian clothing designer, responsible…

If you’re reading this newsletter it’s likely that you’re comfortable with email and the web- and maybe have even taken the leap into such social media as Facebook or Instagram. What you may not realize, however, is that social media may be the next big way for you to make…

If you’re in the process of planning that summer getaway or strategizing about a staycation, then you’re likely looking for some good reading material- and lucky for you, there are some new titles that seem worthy of your time and attention.   First up, for self-improvement: You may not know…

Did you know at age 19 he was signed to a recording contract by the Beatles? Or that he bought his first guitar in New York City, on a trip from his home in North Carolina, at age 12? Or that he’s recently been an artist-in-residence at Caesar’s Palace in…

You may think your life is busy but consider 71-year-old best-selling romance writer Danielle Steel, recently profiled in Glamour Magazine, who appears to be a force of nature with the energy and drive of a 21-year-old.   Born in 1947 and the author of 179 books, Steel’s been writing since…