Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Feast or Famine!!

When it comes to blog updates this is the way it seems to be for me. This is definitely "feast!"
Had such a great time last night at a RISD cupcake making class. Learned a few techniques but was really there to have a good time which is clearly evidenced by the lack of technique shown in my assortment of cupcakes. Had a little bit of help with "Elmo" but other than that it's all my own work! There was more frosting at our table than is really safe to have around but I did manage to hold out until they brought out THE CHOCOLATE KIND!!! All bets were then off, however, as there was no cold milk to go along with -it lost its appeal -but only slightly!
In all fairness to the woman who was attempting to control a group of women(about 16 of us!) after a long day and with just too much sugar around , she really had very little cupcake humor. Especially difficult (for me) was the explanation of how to properly hold the bag with the frosting..and the squeezing technique and the just right amount of pressure...you can see where this is going. Anyway - daughter appropriately mortified...others allowed a giggle or two. I mean, come on! One of my favorite parts was our instructor with an in-depth explanation about the proper and not-as-same-as-you'd-think...placement of eyes on Cookie Monster and Elmo! This said with a completely monotone delivery and way too straight of a face! again...come on!! A great time had by all!! And as you would think -a bit "hungover" this morning!!



RI Power Moms!!

A huge thank you to Charlie Hall , Rhode Island's own state jester!!! He got it just right - exactly what we were looking for to represent the RI contingent of the Chicken Soup for the Soul - Power Mom edition! (for more info on charlie please visit http://www.oceanstatefollies.com/
http://www.ricomedyfestival.com/ ) We will be at the North Kingston Library this saturday - May 2nd 2pm to read our stories, take questions and hopefully sell a lot of books to benefit Families First RI! Tune in this Saturday to Reading With Robin (http://www.920whjj.com/ -streaming live 7-8am!) to hear from the RI women who contributed to the story (Lisa Tener, Erin Goodman, Kimberly Beauchamp and ME!) Also-Wendy Walker (http://www.wendywalkerbooks.com/) who put this all together will be joining us as well as Lisa Kirshenbaum and Sarah Sinclair of Families First RI! Should be an action-packed morning!
We might even be filming it...stay tuned!!

Oh....and we'll also be at the 4th Annual (first time for us!) Southern New England Women's Expo this Sunday -May 3rd Crown Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI from 10am until the event ends. Lots of fun give aways...prizes...copies of the book to benefit Families First and more!(it's always good to have "more", right?)

Hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

RI Power Moms Unite!!

The New Power Moms:
Making Choices that Work for Your Family

Saturday, May 2
2 p.m.
North Kingstown Library

Join us for a lively discussion as the four Rhode Island contributors to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms; 101 Stories Celebrating the Power of Choice for Stay at Home and Work from Home Moms share their stories and invite you to share yours.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds will benefit Families First, a grassroots non-profit that pairs new mothers with supportive mentors.


For more info. contact Erin Barrette Goodman at 401.714.3926 or erin@eringoodman.com.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Perfect Fifths With Megan!!

WORTH THE TRIP!!
FRIDAY NIGHT WE WENT TO STAMFORD B&N TO MEET MEGAN MCCAFFERTY AND ENJOYED THE READING AND ESPECIALLY THE VERY UNIQUE BARRY-O-KEE!!
BOOKS WERE SIGNED, PHOTOS TAKEN AND WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT'S NEXT FROM MEG!!

THANKS FOR THE PHOTOS -TO MEG'S HUSBAND!



Friday, April 17, 2009

I've Done It For Everyone Else!!

And now...tada!!....rearranging books at a local bookstore!
Chicken Soup For The Soul -Power Mom edition has been out for a month or so but last night was the first time (is that possible?) that I've been in a bookstore since its arrival! As I walked past one of the "seasonal" tables (mother's day?) I happened upon a bunch of copies!! Turn to page 329 and voila! It's RADIO MOM!!!
Please visit http://www.readingwithrobin.com/ and click on the Chicken Soup picture -you can purchase copies of this fabulous book and proceeds will benefit the 2009 ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Wings First


CHECK OUT MY BFF'S NEW JEWELRY LINE OF FABULOUS BRACELETS!!!


YOU CAN GET MORE INFO AT
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Chicken Soup for the Soul POWER MOM Event!

Come meet contributors to Chicken Soup for the Soul - Power Moms Including:Chicken Soup for the Soul Publisher Amy Newmark
Tuesday, April 21st Authors Jane Green, Elise Chidley and Wendy Walker 7:30 pm Photographer Susan Morrow New Canaan Library Cartoonist Tom Swick Sponsored by:Local moms Elizabeth Garrett, Victoria Marsh, Elm Street BooksKate Munno and Heather Pemberton Levy Dad contributor David White Radio Host Robin Kall and 14-year old Chloe Polikoff

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

The Man Who Needs No Introduction....

....and so he got none!
An evening with David Sedaris(Naked,Me Talk Pretty One Day,Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim fame) was as much fun as I was hoping it would be. He truly is a one-man show! The audience LOVED him-even when telling a horrible tale about the demise of his brother(made up) which could have gone either way (he does not!) there was a sigh of collective relief and then....laughter!
The man is brilliant!! Who doesn't love a fabulous dark sense of humor??If it's you -still go if you get a chance to see him live!!
Am hoping to interview Mr.Sedaris on the show at some point. At last night's book signing he gave my 17 year old daughter (almost 18 but the story sounds better with 17!) a condom so I figure he owes me!