The morning air is crisp, not yet cool. The sun’s rays reach through the majestic trees, an invitation to the great day ahead. The bay glistens in the background. It’s beautiful! The involuntary grin deeply creases my face. I say my prayers. I’m happy! Some people go to therapists. Some meditate. Others search daily for… Read more »
Summer Slice
I’m often asked about the short stories in the Slice Of Life trilogy of stories, A Slice of Life, Another Slice of Life and The Rest of The Pie. Are they true stories? Do I know the people? Did I really make them up? Yes! Yes! And Yes! “Yes” doesn’t mean I didn’t have help. Inspiration is everywhere if you… Read more »
Summer Reading
Summertime and the reading is easy! For some wonderful reason, summertime is the time for reading and relaxing for those who still remember how to do that. Photos and artwork depicting a slow, lazy day of summertime reading adorn many of the walls in our homes, offices and in the pictures of our lives. Can’t… Read more »
Sterfon
There aren’t many walking around on this earth who are branded by first names only; you know, Cher… Madonna… Bo. My friend “Sterfon” is one of those. You don’t know him? You should! He’s a character! He’s also fun, a great dad, devoted husband, and his name creates ripples in the film and television business.… Read more »
Michael O
Alfre Woodward, the talented actress says to me, “I’ve got someone I want you to meet.” “Okay,” I agreed. She led me to a corner seat in the rented party room at the Santa Monica, California Airport. The party was for her husband’s birthday. The room was a who’s who of Hollywood stars having a… Read more »
In the Heat of the Night
Best Gurl commemorates 30 years of business in May 2017 Founder Thom Gossom Jr. “looks back” in a series of blogs In The Heat of The Night, the long running television show from the late 1980s through the mid 1990s, kick started an unintentional acting career for me. With my PR business, Thom Gossom Communications,… Read more »
What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?
What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life? Best Gurl commemorates 30 years of business in May 2017 Founder Thom Gossom Jr. “looks back” in a series of blogs It was as though the cover of Esquire Magazine was talking directly to me. Esquire Magazine Americans at Work: A Special Year-End Edition December 1986 What… Read more »
Wayne “Baltimore” Bracy
The immediate utterance of “Oh No” spilled from my mouth when first hearing the news of Wayne’s death. It was not long after that I began to smile, and continue to do so when I think of Wayne “Baltimore” Bracy. Baltimore left us on March 21. The blogs and postings I’ve read by others speak… Read more »
Emily M. Hedrick Bio
Emily M. Hedrick was born and raised in the small town of Cumberland in the mountains of Maryland. Growing up, she stayed busy with activities, a variety of interests, and lots of friends, but she didn’t like the comfortability of “staying home.” She yearned for a new adventure, in a new place, on her own.… Read more »
joyce gillie gossom, EdD Bio
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. joyce gillie gossom has spent her life going against the grain. At the age of 16, she felt so connected to the poetry and style of e.e. cummings that her mother let joyce legally change her name to all lowercase letters, which is frequently met with resistance. joyce’s more than… Read more »