#20- Clean it up Cilia

#20 Cilia and her helpers are masters of clean! JJ Banicki once told me, “Angie.. clean it up, and get rid of the clutter. A cluttered house means a cluttered mind.” I’ve been working on the clean to help clear my mind for writing! Cilia cleans in Angie time  meaning I can text her at […]

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#21 – Ladies of Contempo

“Manicure Pedicure?” I missed the sound of Diane’s voice saying those words over and over as customers walk into Contempo Nails. I used to be a Contempo regular. I love it there because Diane, the owner, remembers me. I can spontaneously show up, and she makes me feel like I’m the most important person there. […]

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#22- Joy Highlights

Joy does my highlights at the Alex Roldan Salon in the London Hotel in West Hollywood. She adds a bit of joy to my dirty blond hair. Every time I leave her, I tell her I feel cleaner:) Joy was my inspiration today. She is probably 80 lbs, 60 or so years old, and wears her […]

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JJ Banicki-#23

The number 23 makes me think of Michael Jordan.  You know there are certain numbers that will have that one association for life.  23 is MJ for me. So from MJ to JJ…. JJ is my brother and one of my best friends.  JJ inspires me everyday and even more so reminds me to be inspired. […]

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