I lived in Charleston, SC for many years and to get through the hot, hot summers we convened in the evenings to sip Pina Coladas on the porch. It is one of my favorite memories from there.

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Julianne Moore sounds sincere and grounded. I wish her much success.

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Liz, I love it when you talk about classy and talented women.  

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Great tips, Charla, and brilliant to link them to a current news story. It’s fascinating to me how many hearts Susan Boyle has captured. I’m glad you didn’t suggest she do an extreme makeover. It would change everything, I think.

Thanks.

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A gold star to everyone who read the entire interview. It is substantive and well done. Thank you, Joan Juliet Buck.

As for Naomi Klein: while I may not agree with everything she says, I am very impressed with her thoughtful and intelligent responses. Great job.

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Money talks, as they say, so I do avoid products if I know they have a political agenda I don’t believe in or if they have been known to discriminate against certain people.

I am much more compassionate with friends and acquaintances who have different views from me because they are not usually out to sell me something. It is a prerequisite, however, that my friends be open to different views, as well.

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I see every film Meryl Streep is in. She’s such a class act and an amazing actor.

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Lalalalalalala — Loved this!

Thanks, Jane Hamilton. I’ve read your books and loved them and also attended a reading in Ft. Collins, CO, where you were incredibly gracious and funny. 

All the best. 

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I’m another writer on Twitter. No 7-figure deals yet but my followers seem to like what I have to say. Follow me at: http://twitter.com/susangabriel

I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed Ernestine until just now. What an amazing talent Lily Tomlin is.

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I can’t believe how much is being made of Michelle Obama’s arms. First she’s criticized for having buff ones and now for actually using them to touch someone. Geez. Don’t we have better things to be concerned over?

I, personally, think she’s an amazing woman.

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Thanks, Joan Juliet. The images seem eerily symbolic. Perhaps it’s time to rebuild our country on something other than the almighty dollar. I vote for kindness and compassion.

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Is "enigma" a code word for emotionally shut down? 

I believe that a really good cartoon shows us a snapshot of ourselves and reflects the truth. This one made me smile. Thanks, Liza.

Wow. I never noticed how pale the dear queen is. Perhaps she would benefit from planting a garden outside Buckingham Palace and catching a few rays.

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