How to make the best cup of coffee

June 22, 2026
☕ I love me a good cup of coffee! But what do the experts say about what the best cup of coffee entails? I did some research. Now, let me go on record and say I do not follow these directions entirely or even mostly. But they're good to know, because hey, one day? I just might take it a bit more...

CONTEST: WIN A COPY OF THE DIVA DOCTRINE

January 5, 2012
Got wisdom to share?And for sharing it, want to win a copy of The Diva Doctrine: 16 Universal Principles Every Woman Needs to Know? by Patricia V. Davis, rockin' author...

Mean girls, jealousy & Downton Abbey

January 5, 2012
The sisters on Downton Abbey: left to right: Lady Edith, Lady Sybil and Lady Mary. A terrific British miniseries, Downton Abbey, was replayed on PBS Masterpiece...

Be silly today

January 4, 2012
Ok, I haven't done studies.And Curly Girl Designs (above) probably hasn't, either.But what we and they know is that we don't play enough.Or laugh enough.The most...

Proof that we’re living with love

January 3, 2012
Tears by Greg High Tears are the fruit of the soul.*I cry.I cry at sad movies.At homeless people.At animal cruelty.During hymns at mass.At the end of Silent...

A day in the city by the bay

January 2, 2012
Sister-diva arrived from Bakersfield on Friday and as part of our visit, we couldn't resist a drive to San Francisco on New Year's Eve. We hit up the Ferry Building and...

Begin today

January 2, 2012
Kelly Rae RobertsWe've turned the page.Will a new life story start...

New Year’s Day in Capitola

January 2, 2012
It was so warm and gorgeous, we decided to drive over to Capitola Beach for lunch and a quick visit with a friend. Getting out of the car, we heard music. Could it be…...

Happy new year to my readers!

January 1, 2012
Curly Girl DesignsTo everyone who reads the Diva:whether it's every day or every once in a while;whether you comment below on the blog, on Facebook,in an email or just...

Mark Hurd, Jodie Fisher & Larry Ellison

December 31, 2011
If you don't live in Silicon Valley or you don't follow business news, you probably don't know much about this story. It's about Mark Hurd, the former CEO of Hewlett...

Resolutions, intentions & possibilities

December 31, 2011
I'm not a big believer in New Year's Resolutions, at least not usually.They can be a setup for failure.But I do believe in setting intentions,whether it's just before...

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