Melissa Galt

I am delighted to report a real up tick in the building of Earth Friendly homes and organic design. Most folks know this as Arts and Crafts or Mission Style and enjoy the hallmarks of open floor … [Read more...] about Earthwise Living and Arts and Crafts Design

Mason City and Forest City, IAWell, with the unfortunate forecast of ice and sleet and the Iowa/Minnesota game on, turnout wasn't great for the Home Show. I did get a wonderful chance to see the … [Read more...] about Mason City and Forest City, IA / Minneapolis, MN

"Flight Plan" - Jodie Foster, Peter Saarsgard, Sean Bean I enjoy Foster so much more in movies of substance and drama rather than mere hype and mystery. This was very weak, predictable, sort of … [Read more...] about Flight Plan – In Her Shoes

When the Wind Blows, James PattersonOkay, I’ll buy it . . . human experiments to create a better, longer living being that has the side benefit of flight?! Well this one was out there even for me. … [Read more...] about When The Wind Blows

Home by Design, Sarah SusankaFrom the best selling author and architect of The Not So Big House, Susanka continues her revolutionary thinking in home design with this guide to the 27 key concepts that … [Read more...] about Home By Design

Wow, what a wonderful weekend! I was hosted by the delightful Susan Claasen who has put together a terrific one woman show presenting the life of my late godmother, costumer to the stars, Edith Head. … [Read more...] about Tuscon, AZ – Making New Friends

Men pay close attention, this is so so so so true. So much can be avoided if you'd just pay attention. (But we love you anyway!) FINE This is the word women use to end an argument when they are … [Read more...] about Language Lessons for the Aware Male

Hot Damn! Suddenly HTML has reappeared and once again my world is a colorful place! I know some say it isn't professional, but you know, life isn't about being professional it is about being me and … [Read more...] about Woo Hoo, My color is back!!!!!!!

Funny Messages: "Thank you for calling, please leave a message. In case I forgot to check my message, please send your message as an audio file to my email, then send me fax to remind me to check my … [Read more...] about Staying in Touch in the Modern Age . . . .