Lea Lane

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!

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“The tone is authentic and the scene sad. But real. So real.”
About: Smiling Lady Not Smiling Today
1:52PM
“I remember that term started a dozen years or so, ago. Like "baby bump" and other terms that we hear all the time, and sound so strange at fi…”
About: Feeling Stupid In a Hair Care Aisle
1:43PM
“How wonderful this is, Deborah. I felt I was there: the time, the heat, the viewpoint of your childhood, the beauty and love of your mom -- that girl.…”
About: Let Me Tell You About That Girl
1:14PM
“Audabon has nothing on you. Lovely!!”
About: Herons X Heron
1:13PM
“Was so touched by this video, and you put it into even greater context. As another who escorts ants out the door and rescues spiders from stomping shoe…”
About: Consider the Bee......
May 28, 2012 12:37PM
“Love this.”
About: Turquoise and Scarlet Red
May 28, 2012 12:36PM
“Outstanding writing, thought-provoking and authentic. Much to savor, Jeremiah. Thank you.”
About: Making peace with the Point
May 27, 2012 06:05PM
“Some of those shots did give me virtual vertigo. The interior reminds me of the movie, and Kim Novak and Jimmy Stewart on the staircase.”
About: Vertigo of the Golden Gate Bridge - 75 Years
May 27, 2012 06:04PM
“I remember this montage (especially the bikers and the Vietnam memorials). Well done, as ever. Have a nice holiday, Joan!”
About: Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.
May 27, 2012 06:00PM
“Well done, Fay! Many good reasons and good talking points. I'd add that I'll vote for Obama because several Supreme Court seats are coming up. (And a t…”
About: I Didn’t Vote for Obama in 2008; but I’ll be First in 2012
May 25, 2012 05:14PM
“Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of Dom Perignon.”
About: Pirate Call
May 25, 2012 03:02PM
“Yes we need you, in the mist. Greg, these writings will be going out in book form I hope. (Could be a Kindle single -- not necessarily any longer than…”
About: pill hell
May 25, 2012 02:43PM
“Look forward to seeing this movie, for the reasons you have stated.”
About: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - a movie review
May 25, 2012 02:41PM
“Since you like dance I hope you're watching the Fox series "So You Think You Can Dance." The best show on TV!”
About: "THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY"? Dancing With The Stars...
May 25, 2012 02:35PM
“Has anyone told you that you look a lot like Seinfeld? :) :)”
About: Greenheron's Open Call - me as a pirate
May 25, 2012 02:15PM
“Lesson learned. Appreciate each day. Wear seat belts. And also, do not run red lights!!!!”
About: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!
May 25, 2012 02:11PM
“I've gone in and out of hack work writing -- taught writing workshops for corporations for 10 years and made a good living, ghostwrote, did brochures,…”
About: Beat
May 25, 2012 02:07PM
“Great writing, Bell. The details are delish. I can feel the emotions through the synecdoche of the kisses. (Look that one up, non-English majors.)”
About: All Will be Made Clear
May 25, 2012 01:04PM
“Lovely story, filled with history, nostalgia and romance.”
About: In Memory of a Soldier I Never Knew
May 25, 2012 12:57PM
“Quite a piece of satirical work, with loads of allusions that mainly those of us who lived through the era would get (Vic Morrow, etc.) A crazy-quilt o…”
About: The Huffington Post Circa 1969
May 24, 2012 07:25PM
“Nice trip to my former neck of the woods!”
About: Unplugged and On The Road to Woodstock
May 24, 2012 05:28PM
“They live through your memories. Thank you for sharing.”
About: FAMILY PHOTOS/II
May 24, 2012 12:41PM
“I feel your pain, Amy. Slow and steady wins the weight race around now.”
About: Supportive Friends on Weight Loss
May 24, 2012 12:39PM
“I think we're born with a propensity for a half-full or half-empty attitude, like a sense of humor. You're blessed if you have it, and if you don't you…”
About: Choosing to Live Longer
May 23, 2012 07:43AM
“Epic.”
About: I read Found
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    Woodpecker Kite

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    I'm Back!

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    Why vote?

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