Read It-Deception Point
picture compliments of Google “Deception Point” Dan Brown Genre: Fiction-Scientific Thriller *Written in between Angels & Demons and the Da Vinci Code Content: Plot centers around questionable politicians, the space program and controversial question about life on other planets. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the intrigue of a rogue special forces unit. Point of…
Read MoreSay It, Say It, Say It
picture courtesy of West Side Cafe The Fine Print & House Rules: No naked dining. It ruins people’s appetite and scares young children. (*some limited exceptions may apply.) Warning: the coffee is hot and will burn your crotch if you spill it there so pay attention to what your doing. We are open for…
Read MoreRead It-Where She Went
bk cover compliments of google Where She Went by Gayle Forman A young rock star wakes in his hotel room only to discover he’s still stuck in a life most people only dream of living. On the eve on embarking on highly anticipated international tour, the lead singer Adam is conflicted. Walking the…
Read MoreCustomer Service Glam
On hold in the telephonic cue, I’m waiting to speak to a representative to return a pair of shoes. When my number is up, Josh, from customer service, asks for my email to look up the order. “A-k-a-z-a-t-a-n-a,” I dictate my address reserved for receipts and miscellaneous notices. He is in the middle of reading…
Read MorePet-Glam
Convinced her kids think she tried to kill her son’s dog, my friend rushes the sick pet to the vet. “He ate rat poisoning,” she tells me in a panic via her cell. “I called poison control and they said rush him in ASAP.” Two things cross my mind. First, how did the dog get…
Read MoreAccept or Reject?
pictures courtesy of Google Recently, I received a request from a professional networking site. An invite to connect. Common enough. Sure you can relate. This one, however, was different. A person from the past who I might consider, oh I don’t know, lets just say someone who did me wrong. Acted out in a big way.…
Read MoreHere’s to a hundred years!
To all the women who have had the courage to design them, build them, fuel them, track them, fix them, and fly them, congratulations! A hundred years of perseverance has sure paid off. You’re quiet contributions are unmeasured. For more pics from the event: http://photointent.com/AA/galleries/Aviator_Ball_2012/index.html
Read MoreHey, is that a missile in your pocket?
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the underground silo for the only Titan II missile left in the US. Located just south of downtown Tucson, the museum provides a snapshot of a very wary and anxious time. 1963. The Cold War. Soviets vs. the U.S. Seventy-nine weapons of mass destruction. (That was…
Read MoreSuperhero Glam
pic compliments of Fotosearch After years of trying numerous styles of capes and tights, I’ve finally found my “super power.” The unrelenting discipline to make something out of nothing. Shazam. Biff. Bang. Rang-a-tang-tang. Whoop there it is. What’s yours? Feel free to let me know. (After all, we all have one.) E.L. Chappel author of…
Read MoreCareer Glam
Suck, press, bang, blow. A turbine engine in the flesh. This past Monday, I judged at the Careertech 2012 State Conference. All over Oklahoma, students were competing in their career fields–carpentry, cosmetology, electronics, plumbing, and culinary. (Just to name a few.) A day long challenge to test their skills against their peers. Winners earning the…
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