Melissa Galt

I get teased a bit about my desire, nay need, to sit in the front of the plane in flights over 3 hours, but it really does make a difference. I take on average, 15+ pounds of reading material with me … [Read more...] about Long Flights in the Front . . .

Well, I have to say one of the more relaxing ways to snooze in when out of town is with a movie. I always love to stay in hotels as it allows me a chance to catch up on movies missed. This morning I … [Read more...] about Movies in the Morning

My trip to Santa Fe was breathtaking! I took in art galleries and venues all over the city. My favorite, of course, is Canyon Road. You can easily stroll from one end to the other with the most … [Read more...] about Outdoor Sculpture Makes a Real Statement

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be, Paul ArdenI love this book and recommend it to all I meet. It was only a 45 minute read and I will reread it many times over. Arden was … [Read more...] about It’s Not How Good You Are…

"Brokeback Mountain" - Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams Well having heard all the hype I was sorely disappointed. It must be the genre that is causing the fuss. I … [Read more...] about Brokeback Mountain – Last Holiday

Real Decorating for Real People, Shari Hiller and Matt FoxThis is a great book for an DIYer. Decorating is divvied up by the room and then each room by the “what’s right,” “what’s wrong,” “let’s get … [Read more...] about Real Decorating for Real People

Just peeked out the window, having been up and working since 5:30am, and spotted my camelia's finally blooming! Goodness I thought it would never happen, and at least the one bush has opened … [Read more...] about In Bloom!

It's How Good You Want To Be. A wonderful book by Paul Arden. This is a must read. It is short, pithy, to the point, and even illustrated and will only take you about 45 minutes and change your life, … [Read more...] about It’s Not How Good You Are . . .

Why is it intimidating to be beautiful? No this isn't coming from me, but from so many comments I seem to get, and I just don't get it. It is ironic that I spent my twenties and half of my thirties … [Read more...] about What Price Beautiful?