by Mary DeRosa Hughes | Oct 5, 2018 | Creativity, Encouragement, Feature Films, Films, Perseverance, Procrastination, Rejection, Screenplays, Self Love, Short Films, Writing
This is an admittedly bizarre title choice for someone who once bawled her head off when taken on a fishing trip as a child (early indication of a future vegetarian). But the words came to me the other day when I realized that – as much as I like to think I’m a...
by Mary DeRosa Hughes | Oct 25, 2017 | Creativity, Encouragement, Films, Gratitude, Procrastination, Rejection, Resistance, Self Love, Writing
When I was a kid, I thought being famous had to be the best job in the world: everyone taking your picture, clamoring for your autograph and hanging on your every word. Never a moment of insecurity or doubt about your self-worth or inherent awesomeness. I remember my...
by Mary DeRosa Hughes | May 26, 2017 | Encouragement, Gratitude, Rejection, Self Love
Whether or not you’re concerned that the White House is in danger of turning into a satellite campus for the Kremlin, there is one thing we can all (hopefully) agree to be thankful for: we live in a country where we possess the freedom of expression. Think about that....
by Mary DeRosa Hughes | Mar 10, 2017 | Encouragement, Perseverance, Rejection
One of my very favorite Far Side cartoons is the one where the guy is admonishing his dog, “Ginger, I told you to stay out of the garbage! I’ve had it, Ginger!” and all she hears is “Blah blah blah…Ginger…blah blah blah…Ginger!” I find it hilarious because – more...
by Mary DeRosa Hughes | Jan 21, 2016 | Creativity, Gratitude, Rejection
I confess, I am a sucker for talent shows. Okay, so they’re cheesy, overproduced and hosted by vapid mannequins with serious self tanning issues. But I can’t help it. Every time I see one of the hopeful contestants take the stage, I am drawn in. Not...
by Mary DeRosa Hughes | Dec 9, 2015 | Rejection
I don’t have human children. But if I had chosen that path, I would’ve wished for one just like my friend Amy’s daughter, Audrey. She’s intelligent, sweet, hilarious, creative and can rock a pair of glasses like a mini Tina Fey. And she adores the many four legged...
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