Open any magazine (Do people still read those anymore? I love them but must admit I haven’t read one in a while.) to its beauty section and you will find articles on tips and tricks about makeup and skincare. After…
The Beauty of Not Needing to Know the Answer to What If
As mentioned in a previous post, each regular post (Wednesdays) this month will be about beauty. When it comes to beauty, I think most people think about someone’s appearance. While I’ll definitely touch on that aspect of it too, beauty…
Influential Journalism: Best Selling Author Jacqueline Susann Interviewed by Elaine Grand
So I’m ending my influential journalism series with how it all started. And it all started with this photo: I was doing some research on writers’ fashion when I came across this photo in an article in The Cut. Immediately,…
My Mammography Story and the Business of Healthcare
*This story is strictly anecdotal, please consult a medical professional (which I am not) when seeking healthcare.* So recently I got a mammography – my very first one. I must admit, I was apprehensive about the whole thing for, well,…
Influential Journalism: The Writing of Los Angeles Times’ Julissa James
If you haven’t read anything by Julissa James, you should, you really should. But first, let me tell you how I chose her writing. As I came up with the list of journalists I wanted to highlight in this series,…
Practicing Trusting Myself
So November is supposed to be human interest month here at Shirscribe, and I’m a human that I’m interested in, so I guess this post applies. Navigating this thing called life can get crazy. Options are a blessing and a…