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November 2013

Things To Be Thankful For, 2013 Edition

Jessie Rosen - November 28, 2013

I’m writing from the couch of our apartment in L.A. with pumpkin-spiced coffee in hand, a soon-to-be-smoked turkey marinading in the kitchen and R reading last week’s New York Times Sunday Review by my side. It’s 65 degrees outside, The Rockettes just did their thing they do so well, and in an hour I’ll be back on this coach watching the National Dog Show aka …

Is Marriage a Given Anymore?

Jessie Rosen - November 20, 2013

*No. I will not be bedazzling the bottom of my wedding shoes A few weeks ago I had a general meeting that started the way most of my meetings start lately. The person on the comfy chair opposite my comfy chair said, “so, what’s going on in your life?” to which I replied, “well, I’m getting married in May, so mostly that.” Then that person …

My Fantasy Notes Call Sessions

Jessie Rosen - November 13, 2013

I recently received notes from my managers on two big projects. Both sessions went very well as far as notes sessions go because I’m lucky to work with an amazing duo who roll their sleeves up and make every effort to help me deliver the best final product possible with no bullshitting, no wasting time and lots of laughing. That said, this is still how …

How To Pack For A Week in a Carry-On

Jessie Rosen - November 11, 2013

Today I’m making up for my absence last Wednesday and Friday (new book proposal, check), by providing you with absolutely priceless information completely free of cost. In 800 words or less (but probably somewhere around 1,000) I am going to teach you how to cram an entire week’s worth of clothes into one piece of carry-on luggage. My packing prowess is among my greatest points …

What I Learned During the November Sunday Night Sex Talks

Jessie Rosen - November 4, 2013

You’re probably getting the hang of this sitch since my last, recent post on the topic, but just in case, here is what my whole Sunday Night Sex Talks show is all about. This month’s edition of the series recaps lessons learned during our November show! Like always, names are concealed and stories are paraphrased to protect the brave performers who tell all at each …