Author Archives: lauren

This year, I had a particularly fun time making the announcement video for the 2013 REAL Awards – mostly because for the first time I brought in back-up, leveraging Scott Edwards’ remarkable acting talents to bail me out.   I had … Continue reading →

I’m traveling (again), and it’s been a long, intermittently fun and depressing week.  That’s mostly what travel is, really – long periods of isolation interspersed by moments of people hungry to talk to one another. I don’t know what it … Continue reading →

Well, it’s here – the beginning of the 2013 REAL Awards season! In just a few short weeks, we will announce this year’s honorees, but before we do that, let’s take a moment to look back, remember a really fun … Continue reading →

so, it’s getting very close…the 2012 REAL Awards are just about upon us.  Aaron & I are busily getting ready….the chairs and wine glasses are ordered, the tent is going up Friday, and I’m slowly but surely getting the presentations … Continue reading →

I love this time of year….leading up to the REAL Awards is a wonderful journey on so many levels – from considering who to recognize this year, to celebrating with past honorees, to the creative work of putting together an … Continue reading →

Today is the tenth anniversary of my Dad’s passing….in remembrance, I’m reposting the post I did at the time.  If you need me today, I’ll be sitting on the porch, drinking Lite beer and listening to the Eagles. As many … Continue reading →

I am returning from Texas, having taken an unexpected trip to attend the funeral of a lifelong friend. Joseph Patrick Ginnane – Joe, to everyone who knew him – died last Friday after a short illness. He was 43. Joe … Continue reading →