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Hey everyone! Thanks so much for your well-wishes and your much needed kick-in-the-pants. I’m feeling better and ready to face the world with my chin held high. I figure if Whitney could do it (yes, I...
View ArticleRoizen speaks!
I missed Oprah as I went to the gym this morning. I've got her taped and will catch her show later. However, I am watching Martha Stewart right now as I type. Drs. Oz and Roizen are promoting their...
View ArticleLife imitates art
I just received this plea to donate to my graduate school - note the catchphrase used on the envelope?That's right, yet again, the "aha moment" follows me home. Please note that there is a definition...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings!
Hi everyone. I want to wish you and your loved ones all the best for a happy, healthy, safe, fulfilling, laughter-filled holiday. You fill my life with such joy and I hope all the very best for you! xo...
View ArticleBig news?
The Today show this morning called Oprah's announcement to leave her show in 2011 one of the most sensational news stories of the year. Do you agree? I guess I was expecting that this contract would be...
View ArticleE tu, Tyra?
Ok, is there any other talk show host out there who has anything - anything else at all - that she'd like to get off her chest? I guess Tyra's announcement that this will be the last season of her talk...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
I am flashing back a lot today. A year ago, I was rushing around, a bit crazed, trying to finish everything on my Living Oprah assignment list. One last FABULOUS, interesting chair for my living room,...
View ArticleNOW she tells us
Today I received my new year’s bulk O-mail when I turned on my computer. I gave a little giggle when I saw this quote in bold letters at the top of one missive: “Often we don't listen to who we're...
View ArticleMom, Dad, set your DVR!
Your little girl's gonna be on TV! (I'd feel so glamorous, if I wasn't fighting off a nasty cold that makes me sound like Donald Duck and Lauren Bacall's lovechild)Giggling my butt off...I'm in midtown...
View ArticleOMG
Guess what I just read in a tweet from Joy Behar? Dr. Oz is going to be on her show tonight. Well, what do you know....SO AM I! Ha! I was wondering who the 'big name' would be after I did my interview....
View ArticleSweet home Chicago
Heading back home today...can't wait to see Jim and my cats and be back in my cozy apartment. I'm feeling so overwhelmed and anxious. All of the media for my book has been exciting for me, but entirely...
View ArticleI promise I'm not a tease
I THINK my appearance on Joy Behar will be tonight. I know I've said that before, but I'm pretty darn sure this time. It's on at 9 Eastern / 8 Central on HLN. EnJOY! (I know, cheesy. Sorry.)Also, here...
View ArticleIs Self-Help Keeping Me from Helping Myself?
Just wanted to share something I wrote today for Powells.com. I'm not actually allowed to post it here for another two weeks (their rules for guest bloggers), but I wanted to share where I'm at today!I...
View ArticleSex and the Married Woman
Well, I’m in the midst of watching this morning’s episode with Peter Walsh - as some of you know, he’s at the top of my list of effective Oprah-experts. Not only was his guidance necessary in my home...
View ArticleDay 12. Commercials muted.
When Living Oprah was in full swing, I watched all the commercials during the show. Because of her supernatural influence as a marketing powerhouse, I decided it was just as important for me to watch...
View ArticleThe Political Oprah...really?
I keep hearing the phrase "The Political Oprah" used to describe Sarah Palin today as the one-time VP candidate is Fox's new shining star. I know Palin really resonates with many women, but to give her...
View ArticleGaga for Oprah today
Can't help it. I love me some Lady Gaga. I probably don't fit in with her fanbase, but I'm fascinated with her and impressed by her fearlessness. I'm not blown away with how well she wields a mace,...
View ArticleTag. You're It.
I did receive many helpful messages during my year of Living Oprah that I will continue (I hope) for my lifetime. And while I learned lessons for which I'm grateful, there were less positive...
View ArticleConan, call Oprah
Jay Leno will be appearing on Oprah’s show this Thursday, but I’m going to opt out of watching the new episode. Sure, I might be a sit-in of one, but I need to stand firm on this. In fact, earlier this...
View ArticleHappy birthday to you
I'm all about celebrating my birthday, so I can appreciate the way Oprah parties on her big day. My husband, Jim, always jokes that I don't celebrate my birthDAY, I celebrate my birthWEEK. It's true. I...
View ArticleCatching up
Happy March. I’ve missed everyone here as I’ve been a bit swamped - busily fulfilling the marketing obligations for my book, packing up and moving to a new place, and the ups and downs of everyday...
View ArticleGearing up for the final season?
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. Here in Chicago, it's been gorgeous lately, but the smell of fall is definitely in the air. And you know what comes with autumn...the new television season. As a...
View ArticleMy mom speaks up / A show all about ADVICE
Happy end of Daylight Savings. Hope you enjoyed your extra hour of sleep. My upstairs neighbors' kids were stomping and jumping and screaming so much, we actually bemoaned the additional hour. But boy,...
View ArticleSigh...it's the end...
I'll be tweeting about the final show today, if you want to chat with me about it. I'll be doing it live, so careful about spoilers if you're DVRing! (You can follow me at twitter.com/RobynOkrant to...
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