Whatcha Doing Clara54?

Happy Monday! I love writing the “Whatcha Doing” segment at clara54 so much:)  I’m soooo glad to wake up this morning and NOT feel like I gotta do or be somewhere:) It’s heaven to bask a bit in the warmth of contentment. I’ve done a few things I’m proud of and I’ve also failed at a few more things this year. Hey people, life is like a crapshoot;sometimes you win- sometimes you lose!  Anyhoo, I recently entered a songwriting/lyric contest at www.songoftheyear.com. I didn’t even place- but, no worries, I did place in their 2005 competition as ‘selected artist’ so I’m not discouraged.

My celebrity/gossip/entertainment blog with a focus media out of Chicago, is doing very well…it’s only been in production 5 months max and already surpasses clara54’s traffic! In a word, the g-mogul is flourishing-without the stigma of negativity that folks seem to associate with everything “gossip.”  Beverly Johnson, the first Black supermodel to grace the cover of Vogue, along with other celebrities became Twitter followers … Published a couple of guest posts over at Anne Wayman’s About Freelance Writing.

I’ve also made a decision to not write for free unless it’s for a great cause/organization in efforts to make a difference in people lives-I am open to guest posts to bring awareness to the people. My decision to end my writing relationship at city-connect. org’s online magazine as their American Correspondent in entertainment news was a hard & sad decision to make; oftentimes it’s not always about prestige and Alan? City Connect’s Editor is a great gem to work for!  

Authentic Woman, my motivational website is making awesome connections. Women with stories of struggle and triumph are shining their light and making their voices heard by sharing  their stories. Experts in every field for encouraging growth & development in others, have come aboard to help motivate folks to find passion, purpose & truth on the journey to awareness… feel free to read  today’s “From The Experts” post here:  http://authentic-woman.net/guest-post-from-the-experts/

I’m considering offers of collaborations on future writing projects and getting testimonials from established businesses who can appreciate my efforts to bring awareness to others working to make a difference. I’m preparing to attend my son & daughter-in-law’s wedding as they’re planning to re new their vows- I have to let go of the jeans & tee”s and be fitted for a proper dress for this one- classy chick? I can do that:)  hmmm, If it wasn’t for love…

Finally? I’m taking 2 weeks off from Clara54!

 I’m hoping you guys read my last interview with Mahru Ghashghaei, author of NINE RUBIES.? If you haven’t picked up the book, checkout the interview and please purchase a copy. I’m an expert in these book things:)  

So readers, whatcha doing?

In 2 Weeks: Guest post from a Marketing expert!

Celebrity Overload!

I mean, don’t you just want to say, “enough already!?” Don’t get me wrong, I’m well aware that Celebrity sells. My 2nd paying gig was with a celebrity gossip site out of Las Vegas. So, I’ve played the sleuth running down a hot lead to a fabfest of entertaining gossip. Celebrity Gossip helps to spice up a lot of mundane existence in a lot of households, so, I’m not down on what make revenue for the writer and to that photographer who acts responsible.

I’ve just had it up to my eyeballs with this latest round of whose getting divorced. Who slept with whom. What Madonna says. What Guy thinks. A Rod’s numerous infidelities. Could his wife be knocking boots with Lenny Kravitz? I have other important issues to think about here. Like my having and dreading , may I note, to go in to work tomorrow. The fact that its stifling in my apartment and eveytime I turn on the AC along with my computer, the dang thing blows a fuse! I’m eating waaay more than I should here, simply out of frustration and I haven’t done my hair!

I think, maybe, I can play it off for tomorrow. Locs are quite manageable, but, neatness and good grooming goes a long way with natural hair…Raftafarian doesn’t look good on me… Anyhow, I’ve vented people. I’ve decided I’m not going to tune in to the tube tonite. Not going to do my hair. I am going to turn up the volume to my Blues, have myself a beer, meditate in my skivvies and chill! Hey, when you grow up, you can do what you please!…

Clara.