Happy International Women’s Day…to everyone!
Posted on March 7, 2011 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 2 Comments
Hello world! It’s been a while since I’ve written something exciting & profound (haha) for my 3 fans (hey, Mum!) but thought it important to share a few of my thoughts on International Women’s Day 2011… I’m a long-time an advocate for women (was a Women Studies minor at university), have worked in & now […]
Read More...A Sweet & Sassy Toast to Isabel* – A Real Book Buddy Beauty
Posted on November 7, 2009 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
Can you believe I have another farewell post for my Real Beauty book? I do – and as sad as I am to have to write these posts, I’m happy to share a special lady with you. A couple years ago, we moved to the beach and I volunteered to deliver books to people. That’s […]
Read More...A Very Sweet & Sassy Retirement to my 3rd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Kidwell
Posted on June 12, 2009 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
If you know me (and I know you do, because my 2 website visitors are my mum and mum-in-law), you know I LOVE to read. And I don’t mean LOVE – I mean LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEEEE to read. I’d be filthy rich if I was paid to read books – any books – and food labels, cereal […]
Read More...Sister Denis Anne…another Something Sweet & Sassy Send-off
Posted on May 29, 2009 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
It’s that time again – drats – another goodbye to another sweet & sassy someone. These are never easy or fun to write, yet it’s part of life, and I’m glad to curl up and remember special people who have touched my life. When I was a wee one, I joined a leadership organisation called […]
Read More...My Own Something Sweet & Sassy Book: Real Beauty…to enlighten, empower and entertain
Posted on March 8, 2009 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Here I am, writing and writing about all these super awesome women I know – for a few years now – and I realise, I never posted the overview to my book – duh! I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for it, right? Well, here it is – I do hope to publish it one […]
Read More...Another Sweet & Sassy Send-Off…Farewell My Friend, MaryAnn
Posted on March 4, 2009 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
I’m sad to say, I have another Sweet & Sassy Send-Off. These are my least favourite posts, but I consider myself lucky to have known such incredible people to write about and remember. When I decided to write my book, Real Beauty, (Real Beauty Book Overview), I wanted to honour all the awesome women in […]
Read More...A Sad but Sweet & Sassy Sendoff – Adios Bob!
Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
It’s not always sunny here at Something Sweet & Sassy. Sometimes it’s somber, sometimes is sad, sometimes it is just plain sucky. This past week it has been all three…..But I want to tell the tale of a wicked cool cat who touched my life and shared two of my favorite indulgences — books and […]
Read More...A Sweet & Sassy New Year…And a look back how it all began with Aunt Lolly!
Posted on January 5, 2008 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 4 Comments
Happy New Year Sweet & Sassy-ans! As we move into 2008, I want to share with you how my book (Real Beauty Book Overview) started. I know you are all at the edge of you seat. I’m proud to share all my Real Beauties with you, but let’s start at the very beginning…a very good […]
Read More...A Very Merry Birthday – Carol is Sweet & Sassy Today!
Posted on December 26, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 4 Comments
Happy Holidays to my 5 readers! I have a special post today. It is my Aunt Carol’s birthday & I want you all to know it. I wrote this chapter a few years ago and never posted it – a true shame to be sure – but I’m resurrecting it (with a few updates) and […]
Read More...A Sweet & Sassy Send-off…The Story of Papa O
Posted on December 22, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
It is a sad day in Capitola. We are saying good-bye to one of the most fabulous restaurants in the village – Papa O’s http://papaoscapitola.com/. After two years of serving the most incredible food, creating the most intimate atmosphere, offering the best dining entertainment and treating everyone like family, Papa O and Cheryl are closing […]
Read More...Everything is Rosie – A Sweet & Sassy Happy Birthday!
Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Happy Holidays, loyal readers – I’m thrilled to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Rosie. But before I do, here’s an overview to my book: Real Beauty Book Overview. Enjoy! Now without further adieu…. Rosie is beautiful because she is…..SUPPORTIVE & a GOOD LISTENER. She always asks everyone what is happening in their […]
Read More...Happy Birthday Sweet & Sassy Kat!
Posted on November 6, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Happy November and happy birthday to my November beauties…. Before you meet my friend, Kathy, here’s a link to my book: Real Beauty Book Overview. Now for the good stuff…. Kathy is beautiful because she is…..RESPONSIVE and CONCERNED. Kathy is another one of my workmates who is rich in good qualities and it’s pleasant to […]
Read More...Happy Birthday Jackie – another Sweet & Sassy Godmother!
Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
Horray, horray – one more October Birthday – and this one is super special because it’s for my Godmother and cousin Jackie. But first – a quick look from my book: Real Beauty Book Overview I introduced Jackie here: http://kristinrohan.com/2007/05/05/may-6-sweet-and-sassy-birthday-girl-of-the-day-helen-koopman/ but I have so much more to say – of course! Jackie is beautiful because […]
Read More...Birthday Girl Beverly – Sweet and Sassy Oct 28th
Posted on October 28, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Huzzah! Another October Sweet and Sassy-ian – before you get to meet Bev, here’s an overview to my book: Real Beauty Book Overview Now…the real beauty for October 26…. Beverly is beautiful because she is…..DEDICATED and POISED. I have known Bev for over ten years and I’ve never met anyone who is more committed to […]
Read More...The “Main Mary” Attraction – Sweet & Sassy Birthday Gal O’the Day
Posted on October 26, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
Yes…I’m back with another Sweet & Sassy Birthday – whew! There are so many in October, I’m lucky, lucky, lucky! Here’s the overview of my book – you know the drill…. Real Beauty Book Overview And now….heeeeerrrrre’s Mary! Mary is beautiful because she is CALM and FUNNY….Mary is my mom’s friend but I always thought […]
Read More...My Sweet & Sassy Sister – Happy Birthday, Carrie!
Posted on October 18, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 4 Comments
Horray, another October birthday! You know the drill – here’s an intro to my book: Real Beauty Book Overview Now the good stuff. I introduced lovely Carrie here: http://kristinrohan.com/2005/12/17/on-the-fifth-day-of-christmas/, but I have so much more to say…. Carrie is beautiful because she is…UNIQUE and ECLECTIC. Carrie is my sister (in-law but who’s counting straws?). I […]
Read More...My Mom is Sweet & Sassy, too – Happy Birthday, Ginger!
Posted on October 12, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 4 Comments
Today is the day – my Mom’s birthday! You know Ginger by now – I introduced her here: http://kristinrohan.com/2006/03/25/on-the-eighth-day-of-christmas%e2%80%a6/ and http://kristinrohan.com/2007/07/06/happy-anniversary-to-the-sweet-and-sassy-couple-of-the-month-and-my-lifeto-ginger-ed/ But (surprise, surprise) I have more to say – before I start here’s a link to my book – Real Beauty Book Overview Now, on with the main event for October 12! My mom […]
Read More...October 10 – Jennifer is Sweet and Sassy Today – and Happy Birthday, Pops!
Posted on October 10, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
I’ll tell you right now – October is going to be the MOST exciting month – I have many Sweet and Sassy Lassies so – to my 6 readers – read early, read often – this is the month! Before I start, I’d like to say “Happy Birthday” to my Dad – he is the […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy Shannon – Belated Birthday Blog!
Posted on September 25, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Okay – I’m late. It happens. It’s been a heckuva few weeks but I didn’t want to ignore this lovely lady just because I’m a little kooky. Shannon is a perfect addition to my book, Real Beauty – here’s a link: Real Beauty Book Overview. I’m excited to introduce her to my 6 (yes, there […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy September Sixteenth – the MOG Blog
Posted on September 15, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
Ta Da! It’s my Mother-In-Law’s birthday today – HORRAY – I call her MOG – Mother of the Groom – since she (and my Mom) totally helped my husband and I plan the most amazing wedding EVER! And now it’s my time to tell you all (my 4 readers – I have 4 readers – […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy Guest Star – Carol, Lady Literati
Posted on August 30, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
So – I saw Carol on Sunday! I wrote about her here: http://kristinrohan.com/2007/04/26/a-novel-book-club-recommendation-from-carol/ Carol is Sassy Sonya’s friend. She’s my book dealer and always gives me good recommendations. Here’s her latest reco for me – and now for you – my 3 readers. I like Carol because she’s always friendly and knowledgeable. She loves to […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy Sonya – Birthday Fancy Pants of the Day!
Posted on August 23, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
More Sweet and Sassy?! You betcha – horray for me and my 2 readers! Here’s another lovely lady – but first….of course….an overview of my book: Real Beauty Book Overview Now on with the dancing girls….or girl….. Sonya is beautiful because she is…MASTERFULLY CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE. I’ve never met anyone who embraces life with as […]
Read More...July 20 – Judy, Judy, Judy – Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl!
Posted on August 20, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Horray! It’s another Sweet & Sassy Birthday – here’s a link to my book so you can get excited about another Real Beauty….Real Beauty Book Overview Now onto the good stuff…. Judy is beautiful because she is…..NATURAL & DOWN TO EARTH. Judy is my friend Eric’s wife. But she’s my friend, too. I like her […]
Read More...To Chris Card – belated birthday wishes – she’s Something Sweet & Sassy everyday!
Posted on August 16, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
I’m late, I’m late for a very important date…my friend, Chris Card, had a birthday last Sunday and I am still celebrating! So without further adieu (except for a link to my book so you know what the heck this is…..Real Beauty Book Overview)…..hhhhhheeeeeeeerrrrrrreeeeeeee’s Chris! Chris is beautiful because she has enormous…ENERGY. She sizzles with […]
Read More...Happy Birthday, Gena – Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl for July 20
Posted on July 19, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Can you believe it’s another Sweet & Sassy Birthday – horray! Here’s a link to my book so you can get ready to read about another fabulous woman in my life… Real Beauty Book Overview Gena is beautiful because she is GRACIOUS….I met Gena about 8 years ago – she was the owner of my […]
Read More...July 13 – Sweet & Sassy Susie – Birthday Girl of the Day
Posted on July 12, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 2 Comments
Horray – another Sweet & Sassy Birthday! I know everyone (my 3 fans) anticipates these posts. I know! Here’s the latest and greatest – but first – a link to my book REAL BEAUTY so I can set the stage to celebrate….Susie. Real Beauty Book Overview Susie is beautiful because she is….LOYAL and a TRUE […]
Read More...Happy Anniversary to the Sweet and Sassy Couple of the Month – and my life….To Ginger & Ed!
Posted on July 6, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 10 Comments
Cheers Folks – it’s my parent’s 44th Anniversary today and I think that deserves a post, a drink, a toast and a pizza (that’s my favorite food). I’ve written about my mumsy and pops before but not together as a super couple – like Luke & Laura, Bo & Hope, Roman & Marlena, Trixie and […]
Read More...June Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl – Megan
Posted on June 13, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Yes, we have another birthday – horray! I’m happy to introduce you to another Sweet & Sassy-ian, Megan — and another chapter in my ever-growing book – Real Beauty. Click here for an overview.Real Beauty Book Overview Now – on with the show….. Megan is beautiful because she has SPUNK. I met Megan last year […]
Read More...Lovely Aunt Toni – Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl for May 19th.
Posted on May 18, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
It’s that day again – a Sweet and Sassy Birthday! My Aunt Toni is very sweet and deliciously sassy – so she’s the gal for May 19th. Here’s a link to my book introduction – Real Beauty – enjoy! Real Beauty Book Overview I introduced Toni here: http://kristinrohan.com/2006/07/23/appending-the-eighth-day-of-christmas%e2%80%a6/ — she does like pretty things and […]
Read More...May 6 – Sweet and Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day: Helen Koopman
Posted on May 5, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
Yes, it’s another Sweet and Sassy Birthday – I’d like to introduce you to one of my godmothers – I’m luckier than Cinderella – I have two! Here’s a link to the famous — Real Beauty Book Overview — enjoy! (it’s at the bottom, too) Now to the good stuff…… Helen is beautiful because she […]
Read More...May 4 – Sweet and Sassy Birthday Girl: Sandi Gibson
Posted on May 3, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 2 Comments
So many great women to share the Sweet and Sassy title – here’s the latest and greatest – but first, a word from our sponsor….a link to my book, Real Beauty (see link below). Enjoy! Now, on with the show…. Sandi is beautiful because she is….RESOURCEFUL and COMPASSIONATE. Well, she’s hot, too, but I really […]
Read More...Belated Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl of April 13 – Marie
Posted on May 1, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
I have a new friend! Horray – I am so inspired by her, I didn’t want her birthday to pass without giving her due credit – so take it away, Marie! Again – a link to my book, Real Beauty – it explains everything, and I mean everything….see below for the link. Marie is beautiful […]
Read More...Marilyn Thickett – Number 2 Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day – April 24
Posted on April 24, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
Today is Marilyn’s Birthday. Marilyn is one of my long-time friends – 25 years. She, too, is sharing the Sweet and Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day (she IS generous) but she has so many beautiful qualities, she could be the Birthday Girl of the Month. Here’s the link to a synopsis of my book […]
Read More...April 24th – First Sweet and Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day – Jane Evans
Posted on April 24, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | Leave a Comment
Today is Jane’s Birthday. She is one of my most cherished friends. She is sharing the Sweet and Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day but she is super sweet and sassy in her own right. Again, to give shameless advertising to my book – “Real Beauty” – a quick synopsis can be found at the […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day – Grandma Yvonne Brennan
Posted on April 6, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 3 Comments
April 8th is Grandma Yvonne’s birthday. Here is her chapter of my Real Beauty book (link below). Cheers to you, Yvonne! My grandmother-in-law, Yvonne, is a beautiful woman. The quality that makes her gorgeous is that she is Forever Young. And I don’t mean she tries to be 20. She is energetic and doesn’t let […]
Read More...Sweet & Sassy Birthday Girl of the Day – Katie Belding
Posted on March 20, 2007 - Filed Under Real Beauty | 1 Comment
Today – the first day of Spring, is my cousin’s (http://www.cobravolleyball.com/Players/katiebelding.html) birthday. And because this was my bright idea at the last minute (too late to send in the mail), I thought she could be the “Sweet and Sassy woman of the day”…..yum! For those of you who don’t know – I am writing a […]
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