There are so many studies showing that women are better leaders, more effective, more transformational, better at handling stress, yet here in the U.S. we’ve let men take charge and clearly make a mess of things because, well, that’s how…
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I Made A Movie!
I’m excited to announce that together with my directing/producing partner, Leslie Wilson, and our producer/editor Timothy Schultz, we have made HAMSTAR – a documentary short film. HAMSTAR is a warm and funny film about two ladies who run competitive hamster…
Tagged with: animals, competition, documentary, filmmaking, HAMSTERS, humor, short film
Posted in animals, News, Uncategorized, women
Posted in animals, News, Uncategorized, women
Men Who Wear Masks Get More SEX!
My take on mask wearing featured today on Slackjaw! View at Medium.com Okay, so maybe this study hasn’t been completed, or published yet, or even started for that matter, but simple deductive reasoning leads to the obvious conclusion that men…
Too Saggy for the SAG Awards: Book Excerpt
A book excerpt from Is That The Shirt You’re Wearing? by Kristen Hansen Brakeman (me) I had a few extra minutes to spare before leaving for my office at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, so I thought I’d try…
Tagged with: award show fashion, Award shows, Hollywood, Kristen Bell, red carpet fashion, SAG Awards 2018, SAG_AFTRA
Posted in comedy, fashion, Hollywood, News, women, work
Posted in comedy, fashion, Hollywood, News, women, work
Refill the Damn Water Pitcher!
I had the house to myself so I made another video! Kids – Refill the Damn Water Pitcher! …. (please)
BY BOOK RELEASE IS TODAY!
IS THAT THE SHIRT YOU’RE WEARING? is released today! And available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble now! Thanks to Tidal Press and everyone who helped make it happen! Advanced praise: “Apparently, Brakeman lives in the cushions of our couch, for how else…
Tagged with: essays, humor, mother daughter, News, parenting, sandwich generation
Posted in books, mother daughter, News, parenting, Uncategorized, women, Writing
Posted in books, mother daughter, News, parenting, Uncategorized, women, Writing
TSL Thursday – Beyond Your Blog
As promised, another edition of “Throw Some Love Thursday!” Today I’d like to introduce you to Beyond Your Blog. It’s run by Susan Maccarelli. Susan has posted a ton of links for places to submit your writing – from unpaid…
Featured on WordPress Mother’s Day Blog & a post
I’m honored to be featured in a special WordPress Mother’s Day Feature on MomBlogs! Thanks WordPress and welcome new WordPress visitors! As Cheri wrote in her lovely post, I write about life with my three daughters, my aging and heightist…
Tagged with: aging mom, mom, Mothers day, parenting, sandwich generation
Posted in Family, humor, mother daughter, mothering, Uncategorized, women, Writing
Posted in Family, humor, mother daughter, mothering, Uncategorized, women, Writing
Don’t Call Me Ma’am
(Post Featured on Freshly Pressed!) There is a single word in the English language that has the power to ruin my whole day. That word is Ma’am. I could be having a perfectly fine day – a great day even…
Out, Damned Spot
I’ve never understood how otherwise sensible people let themselves get carried away with cosmetic procedures. Can’t they see there’s a point where they start to look worse instead of better? I suppose they begin by wanting a minor fix and…
Tagged with: aging, cosmetic proedures, cosmetic surgery, dermatology, Kids, life, Medical, spots
Posted in aging, comedy, cosmetic surgery, health, illness, life, medical, plastic surgery, Uncategorized, women
Posted in aging, comedy, cosmetic surgery, health, illness, life, medical, plastic surgery, Uncategorized, women
Kristen Hansen Brakeman 