What do we really know about wine tasting? Apparently nothing! Take it from four Wall Street businessmen who ordered a $2000 bottle of wine at swanky Balthazar in New York City and ended up drinking and bursting into joy over an $18 bottle. The story goes on to say that a young couple next to them had ordered the $18 wine and were unknowingly served the more expensive bottle. Just deserts you might say? (You may think one who was punished got their 'just desserts' based on how it sounds, but the correct spelling and has only one 's' as in 'just deserts.') Four Wall Street businessmen ordered a $2000 bottle of wine This got me thinking. Do any of us really understand wine? How do we … [Read more...]
MS Got Talent Live Event Oct. 24 @ 4-6PM PST
October 16, 2020 By Leave a Comment
After months of not being able to perform stand up due to Covid, I grew sad. After all, you need a live audience to do stand up, right? But then I got the call that brightened my day. MS Got Talent wanted me to perform through Twitch, a video live-streaming service. Stand up is back! I’m thrilled to introduce you to the amazing minds behind this creative and exciting event. MS GOT TALENT Date: October 24, 2020 Time: 4-6PM PST What: Join DJ CC Boom and DJ Danga Dang with emcee Jillian Escoto (Co-Host, Valentine in the Morning) for our first ever, MS Got Talent. We will gather virtually and inspire hope through a variety of performances all in support of the National MS … [Read more...]
Authors Tell Stories and Free Book Giveaways
August 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
This show will feature six authors telling stories about or inspired from recently published books. Sunday Night Stories Sun, August 30, 2020 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT Use this link for tickets: https://tinyurl.com/SFAP8-30 Given the current times, in a world where all the bookstores are closed, this is an opportunity to hear great stories, learn about excellent books and to support these authors. Six lucky ticket holders will win a signed book from one of the authors. This is a virtual online show on YouTube Live. To attend, please register for the event with a donation of any amount, from $1 upwards. We will donate 25% of the proceeds from the show to support Marcus Books Oakland … [Read more...]
The New Face Mask Era – Which Face Mask Are You?
June 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Did you ever imagine a pandemic could trigger a fashion trend? Thanks to Covid, face masks are everywhere, even on the runway during Paris Fashion Week, part of the designer’s spring/summer collection. Who’d a thunk it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbNysmik7Ps Looks like the face masks fashion statement is here to stay, a symbol of our times. The benefits of wearing a face mask are undeniable. Don’t believe me? Take it up with the CDC!* A face mask reveals much about your personality with over 803,000,000 Google results for “How to Make Your Own Face Mask?” Face masks can be made from a bandana, old t-shirt, bra, coffee filter, vacuum bagsm maxipad, the choices are endless. … [Read more...]
Introducing Author Dorothy Rosby, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked Off About
June 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
I’d like to introduce Dorothy Rosby, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears regularly in publications in the West and Midwest. We met at an Erma Bombeck workshop and instantly clicked. Her friendly personality, cheerful attitude and wiliness to help cemented a friendship. I’m pleased to promote her upcoming book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. The pandemic created an interesting challenge for a book release. Here’s the story behind the title of her new book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. The Book Formerly Known as Ewww If … [Read more...]
Authors Tell Stories by Six Feet Apart Productions
May 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
When opportunity knocks, answer the door! I’m thrilled to be included in this week’s lineup, Six Feet Apart Productions presents Sunday Night Stories, Authors Tell Stories. Five amazing authors will be sharing their stories on this Sunday's show, including Alia Volz whose memoir Home Baked - My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco has been optioned by JJ Abrams! Each author will be giving away one signed copy of their fabulous book too! Plus 50% of proceeds to struggling independent bookstores Alley Cat and Dog Eared Books in San Francisco. Tickets by donation on a pay-what-you-can … [Read more...]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Interview
May 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Last month, I received a request for an interview from Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Tri Valley Life Editor at the Pleasanton Weekly. She received a press release about my contributions to the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine. And she wanted to talk about laughter in general, especially during Covid. Humor is my favorite subject so of course I said, “YES!” Then asked me to reschedule. “I hate to do this, but could we possibly make our talk a little later? I was able to schedule an Insta-Cart order delivery between 11 and 1 tomorrow so I took the slot.” This is our new normal so of course I said fine, what else did I have to do? I understand how difficult it’s been to … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Books Provide Humor During Covid
May 21, 2020 By 1 Comment
Months ago, I submitted two stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 101 Feel Good Stories. I was overjoyed to learn they accepted both of my humorous stories. If you would have told me a year ago that I would be published in a book series that has sold more than 110 million copies in the U.S. and Canada, sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, and has been translated into 43 languages, I would have told you that you were crazy. Here’s their email as proof! Dear Stacey, Your story “Money Talks” has made it to the final selection round for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine. We are so appreciative of your participation and … [Read more...]
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