I am so excited about the week that lies ahead. I’m excited because it’s a short week thanks to the Labor Day holiday. I’m excited because I am going to Wicked for the first time on Wednesday night. I’m excited because I head to Chicago Friday afternoon to see the city and hang with my friend Sarah. And most importantly, I’m excited because Friday is the inaugural Cultivate Her event.

My friend and Cross Point Executive Director, Jenni Catron, has been talking about wanting to create a venue “to encourage, support and empower other women leaders” for as long as I’ve known her. So finally this week, her dream is going to be a reality. (more…)

Can we talk about Glee for a minute? Just for a minute?

Oh my gosh…it is the cutest thing ever. I watched it for the premiere for the first time last night and fell in love with it. Combining the all-to-identifiable high school angst, a passionate teacher, soulful song and dance combos, a blooming romance, some pitiful underdogs with incredible talent, Glee might just be THE PERFECT TELEVISION SHOW. My cheeks are hurting this morning from all the smiling I did last night as I was glued to the TV. (more…)

Oops, I meant fanatic.

Are you fanatical about something, anything?

Here’s the definition:

Do you have an obsessive interest in or enthusiasm for…

The Boss, Paula Deen, The Texas Longhorns, Fat Tire, The Gilmore Girls, Ryan Adams, University of Alabama Football?

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