Anniversary Party in Coral Gables, plus Dave's Book Reading

Lea Lane

Location: Florida, USA
Birthday: August 26

Title: freelance writer/editor

Bio: “I’ve discovered the secret of life,” Kay Thompson, the eccentric entertainer and “Eloise” author, once said. “A lot of hard work, a lot of sense of humor, a lot of joy and a lot of tra-la-la!” And that's been my life: As a travel writer for over 30 years, I've been around the block (more like around the world), and I write true stories about interesting people and places. I've lived an unconventional life in conventional trappings. Been a corporate VP, worked with foster kids, acted in an Indie ("Nurse 1"), was on Jeopardy!. I've been managing editor of a travel publication, written for the Times, and authored books. OS is my home, but I also blog on The Huffington Post, and I've contributed (mostly anonymously) to everything from encyclopedias to guidebooks. Married young, divorced late; married late, widowed early, I dated lots in-between -- and survived a scary illness. After being happily, peacefully solo for many years, I'm now happily married again. I founded and still edit www.sololady.com, a lifestyle Website for single women. I'm truly grateful for each precious day, each well-earned wrinkle, my family, my cat. Truth, laughter, friendship, late love. And this blog -- on this wonderful site!

MY RECENT POSTS

A Valentine to Older Love & Romance
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LINKS: -MY SON'S MEMOIR, THE ZEROES, Now in Paperback; -CLICK HERE TO AID FAMINE VICTIMS IN SOMOLIA; -MY WEBSITE FOR SOLO WOMEN
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APRIL 14, 2009 12:01AM

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palm tree

Come join a group of us on Thursday night, April 16. We'll be celebrating OS and also listening to Dave Cullen's presentation of Columbine, at:

Books and Books

265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl
305.442.4408

6:30 pm in the B&B courtyard, dinner (in the cafe)

8 pm, Dave's presentation/reading

after Dave's presentation, a toast to him and OS

Let us know if you're coming!

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It looks like you are stuck with me. Unless my plans change (not likely, now). I look forward to it!

cartouche

April 14, 2009 12:04 AM

Fantastic! So far it's all girls and Dave but maybe a guy will take a chance and join.

Dorinda, kellylark, screamin mama, you, me, Dave and ....?

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 12:06 AM

I SO wish I could come be with you. Raise a glass to me in spirit and take many, many pictures, PLEASE! Also, will someone plant a big wet one on Dave, just from me. Gracias.

Sally Swift

April 14, 2009 12:08 AM

The dogs would have liked the courtyard!

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 12:09 AM

Thanks, Sally. Dave will have lots of wet ones planted, I have a feeling. Which party will you be at, or will you be party-hopping?

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 12:10 AM

I'd love to come. It's a bit of a trek for me - maybe next year with better planning on my part.

Hope you guys have fun!

Natalie Not Pedantic

April 14, 2009 12:22 AM

Dang. This is one of the few things that Florida has going for it ... and I'll be stuck on the West Coast with the LA OSers.

(I do like FL - just not Naples.)

AnniThyme

April 14, 2009 12:23 AM

Natalie, OZ is a bit far ... but let me know if you're ever coming this way.

Anni, you'd make any party fun, and your group is great too. Is M. Chariot coming?

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 12:39 AM

Lea(h) - I'm not sure. I'll promise to leave my camera at home if he does promise to meet up though.

AnniThyme

April 14, 2009 12:42 AM

Mystery maintained, I see.

Oh, and I am now back in the Lea mode, so no need for the H. I will be writing in that persona from now on. wink, wink.

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 12:44 AM

M. Chariot is a very mysterious individual.

Rumor has it he's very, very well-known in Los Angeles.

So to have him there at the gathering will be a coup indeed!!

Sounds like loads of fun in Florida. I hope you take some photos, Lea L.

D. Cullen is a dreamboat (sigh)...you are so lucky!!!

LuisG

April 14, 2009 02:54 AM

I'm sure that you will have a great time.
Regards
Peter

Peter Hilton

April 14, 2009 04:56 AM

Waaah. I'm stuck in windy and dusty Oklahoma. Have fun and take some party pics to share:)

dustbowldiva

April 14, 2009 08:33 AM

I'm still coming, and so looking forward to it :-)

Kellylark

April 14, 2009 10:05 AM

:-( I'm so sad I'm missing it. I want to see pictures!

Kaysong

April 14, 2009 10:39 AM

Luis, yes, Dave is a dreamboat, and a talent as well.

Peter, Dustbowl and Kaysong, we'll take pics. Anytime you're in Miami, let me know and we'll have some fun.

Kellylark, looking forward to a great evening!

Lea Lane

April 14, 2009 01:07 PM

This looks like a fun group. Lots of fun groups – too bad we all have to be split up.

BTW – Anni (if you’re back here), it does look like M.Chariot’s coming to our L.A. thingus – but no need to leave your camera home. I promised him no photos will be taken of him (or anyone else wishing to remain largely virtual), but cameras are welcome.

David Decker

April 15, 2009 02:58 AM

David Decker--OMG!! M. Chariot is actually coming!?

I hope they will be tons of photos, but I understand the need for privacy even among OS writers. :(

Or better yet, just photos of everyone's back. No faces at all!

LuisG

April 15, 2009 03:31 AM

I am there in heart, if not body. I was born in Coral Gables.
Say hey to everyone for me. I'll be alone in Sundance, Utah at the Owl Bar.

Snap

Snap

April 15, 2009 09:54 PM

Google Columbine Family Request
http://columbinefamilyrequest.org/

Columbine Family

April 16, 2009 03:11 AM

Hope to see you tonight! Come on down!

Lea Lane

April 16, 2009 10:26 AM

Lea, I'm so sorry I missed you! I am so glad you had a good time. Cartouche took some beautiful pictures. All of you, just stunning! A toast to you all! :)