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Saturday, February 4, 2012
ANOTHER BIRTHDAY COME AND GONE By Lisa Conrad Cohen
It’s been exactly thirteen days and nine hours since I turned another year older and as I sit and reflect on the events of my life I have to say it’s been quite a journey. I have only a few regrets, some of which are not sleeping with a handful of men who might have been really great in bed! Another regret is not traveling to Europe when I had the chance to go in my twenties. I went to Rome and Florence in my forties pregnant with my second child and walked up the Spanish Steps every night. I missed out on the wonderful Italian wines but made up for it by eating three gelatos a day. And the only other regret I have is not grabbing opportunities as they were presented to me. The things I could have achieved were endless. Grab those opportunities as they come to you. So now here I am doing things I never expected to be doing. I have a wonderful man, two amazing daughters, six handsome and very smart stepsons, a lovely home, two adorable dogs, an amazing group of friends, I can still fit into my size 6 jeans, no hot flashes yet, enjoy sex more than ever, appeared on a TV show, wrote articles that have been published, have a growing business, have done numerous radio shows, haven’t done botox…yet, having a ball every Friday at AFL with the most talented actors, writing my book... OY VEY…I’m exhausted and it’s GREAT!!! I love my life and I wouldn’t change a thing. So on that note believe in yourself, keep a positive attitude, love yourself, follow your dreams, if you try and fail, at least you know you tried. It will make you stronger and wiser. Wisdom goes a long way. Here’s to Life!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
New Years Blues No More
Now that it's getting closer to New Years Eve, don't freak out if you have nothing to do. New Years can be very overrated. Spending New Year's Eve with someone you care about is the best way to go. It could be with a good friend, your kids, even your mother. There's no rule you have to be with a boyfriend, or at a party with wall to wall people who you couldn't care less about. There are several ways to enjoy New Years. Here's a few of my favorites:
* Have a small dinner party at your home with close friends, play games and watch the ball drop at midnight.
* Watch one of my favorites "When Harry Met Sally" with your honey, throw some lobsters in the pot and drink champagne.
* Light a fire, and have sex all night until the ball drops...the one in Times Square!!
* Take a trip to Paris (wouldn't it be nice)
* Go to the Party store and pick up noisemakers, and confetti, and enjoy bringing in the New Year with your kids. You might want to watch the early feed of the ball dropping with them so they don't have to stay up too late.
* Take a trip to New York and stay at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, but make sure you get a room facing the ball...invite a few friends over, order room service and watch the ball drop right in front of you! Pretty cool
* And my favorite is, call everyone you love and wish them a Happy New Year...and then go to bed. That's the easiest, with the least amount of stress.
What ever you decide to do Have a Happy and Healthy 2012!
Much love,
Lisa Conrad Cohen
* Have a small dinner party at your home with close friends, play games and watch the ball drop at midnight.
* Watch one of my favorites "When Harry Met Sally" with your honey, throw some lobsters in the pot and drink champagne.
* Light a fire, and have sex all night until the ball drops...the one in Times Square!!
* Take a trip to Paris (wouldn't it be nice)
* Go to the Party store and pick up noisemakers, and confetti, and enjoy bringing in the New Year with your kids. You might want to watch the early feed of the ball dropping with them so they don't have to stay up too late.
* Take a trip to New York and stay at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, but make sure you get a room facing the ball...invite a few friends over, order room service and watch the ball drop right in front of you! Pretty cool
* And my favorite is, call everyone you love and wish them a Happy New Year...and then go to bed. That's the easiest, with the least amount of stress.
What ever you decide to do Have a Happy and Healthy 2012!
Much love,
Lisa Conrad Cohen
Monday, November 28, 2011
IT'S TIME TO FESS UP
The Muppets is not just for anyone with kids… it’s for everyone. It’s about life, hope love and teaches us how to express our true feelings, and how important it is to say what we feel before it’s too late. Once that chance comes it may never come again.
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In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary.
Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship. It's time to fess up!
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment.
If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria.
Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives.
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener.
Just ask Kermit!
Blog Nov.26
The Muppets is not just for anyone with kids… it’s for everyone. It’s about life, hope love and teaches us how to express our true feelings, and how important it is to say what we feel before it’s too late. Once that chance comes it may never come again.
.
In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary.
Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship.
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment.
If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria.
Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives.
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener.
Just ask Kermit!
.
In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary.
Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship. It's time to fess up!
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment.
If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria.
Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives.
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener.
Just ask Kermit!
Blog Nov.26
The Muppets is not just for anyone with kids… it’s for everyone. It’s about life, hope love and teaches us how to express our true feelings, and how important it is to say what we feel before it’s too late. Once that chance comes it may never come again.
.
In the film THE MUPPETS, Mary feels pushed aside because of her boyfriend Gary’s relationship with Walter, Gary’s brother. All Mary wants is to feel like number one to Gary.
Men need to realize that women need to feel wanted, needed, appreciated and feel like #1! Without it women feel an emptiness, and an incompleteness. So a message to all guys out there… get with the program and be the knight in shining armor, and tell the woman in your life that you love her, and show it for god sakes. Remember action speaks louder than words! Not expressing your inner feelings can sabotage the relationship.
If Ashton told Demi his thoughts, before he ended up in the Jacuzzi with a twenty something year old he might have saved their marriage. He was too much of a coward to say “I’m feeling like I want to have an affair because something is missing in our marriage”. Maybe they could’ve worked it out before it was too late. Ashton could have saved Demi a lot of humiliation and embarrassment.
If Arnold had a mother fetish and told Maria “Hey I want to screw the maid because she reminds me of my mother”, at least it would have given Maria an out of the marriage and could have avoided much humiliation to the family and mostly to Maria.
Isn’t it time for men to be men and show some integrity and decency to the women in their lives.
To those men who are loyal, honest husbands and boyfriends keep it that way because believe me the grass isn’t greener.
Just ask Kermit!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Give Thanks To Those Who Matter By Lisa Conrad Cohen
Thanksgiving is a day not only to chow down on turkey,
stuffing, cranberries and my favorite dish…sweet potatoes with melted marshmallows (which is my specialty).
It’s a day to give thanks to those who matter to us. This is not only your spouse, or children but to anyone who matters in your life. So take the time to send an email or
make that quick phone call to say “Thank you for being you”. It’s only a few words that go a long way. We all need to feel recognized and appreciated by the people in our lives. Your mailman, the gardener, your kids, your mother-n-law…well maybe not your mother-n-law. It doesn’t have to be about giving something materialistically. It’s giving from your heart which matters the most. It’s showing the person how you feel and showing them how important their feelings are to you. You may be the shyest, most introverted person who can’t express these feelings. Take the chance and watch what happens. There are those who we all know who might not know how to embrace it because of never being told “I Love You” or are insecure and unhappy with themselves. This is more the reason to reach out to those who matter and just do it.
You’ll thank me that you did.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
stuffing, cranberries and my favorite dish…sweet potatoes with melted marshmallows (which is my specialty).
It’s a day to give thanks to those who matter to us. This is not only your spouse, or children but to anyone who matters in your life. So take the time to send an email or
make that quick phone call to say “Thank you for being you”. It’s only a few words that go a long way. We all need to feel recognized and appreciated by the people in our lives. Your mailman, the gardener, your kids, your mother-n-law…well maybe not your mother-n-law. It doesn’t have to be about giving something materialistically. It’s giving from your heart which matters the most. It’s showing the person how you feel and showing them how important their feelings are to you. You may be the shyest, most introverted person who can’t express these feelings. Take the chance and watch what happens. There are those who we all know who might not know how to embrace it because of never being told “I Love You” or are insecure and unhappy with themselves. This is more the reason to reach out to those who matter and just do it.
You’ll thank me that you did.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ashton and Demi
I talked about Ashton and Demi on KFI AM radio the other day with host Lisa Ann Walter.
The problem with older women dating younger men is the mommy syndrome, and don't let anyone tell you differently. Ashton is probably in love with his mom, as he is with Demi. Once Demi gets busy doing other things such as her kids, movies, and other projects, Ashton feels that the attention is taken off of him so he goes elsewhere to get it. This is where he gets into trouble ending up in a jacuzzi with twenty something girl and can't take it back. It's too late and now he's really up sh_t's creek without a paddle or is he? Is Demi willing to take him back? The one thing about women is they will forgive where men won't. But they will never forget. If Demi did that to Ashton he would never take her back and that's the truth! I love Maria Shriver for sticking to her guns after Arnold blew it. More power to you Maria!! Once a woman takes a man back she will always hold that over him. And if you don't believe it ask any woman you know whose husband cheated on her. To all the men out there who are thinking of cheating on their fantastic, sexy, mother of their kids, DON'T DO IT!!! You'll never hear the end of it and that's no lie. If you're even on the verge of doing it tell her first so she can do whatever it takes to stop you. Give her the benefit of the doubt...she deserves nothing less!!
The problem with older women dating younger men is the mommy syndrome, and don't let anyone tell you differently. Ashton is probably in love with his mom, as he is with Demi. Once Demi gets busy doing other things such as her kids, movies, and other projects, Ashton feels that the attention is taken off of him so he goes elsewhere to get it. This is where he gets into trouble ending up in a jacuzzi with twenty something girl and can't take it back. It's too late and now he's really up sh_t's creek without a paddle or is he? Is Demi willing to take him back? The one thing about women is they will forgive where men won't. But they will never forget. If Demi did that to Ashton he would never take her back and that's the truth! I love Maria Shriver for sticking to her guns after Arnold blew it. More power to you Maria!! Once a woman takes a man back she will always hold that over him. And if you don't believe it ask any woman you know whose husband cheated on her. To all the men out there who are thinking of cheating on their fantastic, sexy, mother of their kids, DON'T DO IT!!! You'll never hear the end of it and that's no lie. If you're even on the verge of doing it tell her first so she can do whatever it takes to stop you. Give her the benefit of the doubt...she deserves nothing less!!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
KIM'S FAIRYTALE WEDDING...OR WAS IT?
When I found out the morning of Oct 31, Halloween Day that Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphreys I was a bit surprised because I gave it 9 months. Imagine the disappointment of the people who were dressing up as the Newlyweds for Halloween. After all, some people I know were dressing up as Kendra and Hank…and their cat was dressing up as Baby Hank…pretty cute!
So it’s no surprise that people would dress up as the two most talked about people in the tabloids...the newly married couple.
The thing I don’t understand is if Kim knew in her heart that marrying him was the wrong thing to do, then why did she go ahead with the wedding? Was it for the show? Or was she so scared to change her mind not knowing what the outcome might bring. What will everyone think of her. Is she this terrible, heartless person who left this guy at the alter? Are these the right reasons to move forward with the wedding? The answer is NO!
One day I met with a smart, eloquent, and beautiful young woman. She saw me doing my matchmaking magic on the show “KENDRA” and decided to call me for a private consultation. She told me she had been engaged and called off her wedding 2 weeks before because she knew in her heart it wasn’t right. I gave her a big hug for being able to do something so difficult and yet so courageous. Imagine her friends and family who booked their airline tickets, bought their black tie garb, booked the hotel, and on top of it sent a gift? How must she have felt knowing it was not the right thing to do and yet cancelling the wedding would disappoint her friends and family. Or would it? Wouldn’t her friends and family want her to make the correct life changing decision for herself? Well BRAVO to her for calling it off and having the inner strength to do something that changed her life in a positive way.
Now’s the time for her to date as much as she wants and choose the man who is supposed to be her future husband. The one who she knows in her heart is the right one.
Many of you know how difficult going through a divorce can be. How many of you who were about to walk down the isle have had second thoughts…is he really the one? What the hell am I doing? Is it too late to run for the hills? But I spent so much money on the wedding dress. Who cares about the dress…it’s just a dress for gods sakes! Ladies, please be sure this is what you want before the big day arrives.
I must give credit to all of the woman who had the guts to call off the wedding before it was too late.
And to Kim Kardashian...your Mr. Right will come along when
YOU know he’s the one!! Not your mother, your sister, your best friend, your priest…Not anyone but YOU!
So it’s no surprise that people would dress up as the two most talked about people in the tabloids...the newly married couple.
The thing I don’t understand is if Kim knew in her heart that marrying him was the wrong thing to do, then why did she go ahead with the wedding? Was it for the show? Or was she so scared to change her mind not knowing what the outcome might bring. What will everyone think of her. Is she this terrible, heartless person who left this guy at the alter? Are these the right reasons to move forward with the wedding? The answer is NO!
One day I met with a smart, eloquent, and beautiful young woman. She saw me doing my matchmaking magic on the show “KENDRA” and decided to call me for a private consultation. She told me she had been engaged and called off her wedding 2 weeks before because she knew in her heart it wasn’t right. I gave her a big hug for being able to do something so difficult and yet so courageous. Imagine her friends and family who booked their airline tickets, bought their black tie garb, booked the hotel, and on top of it sent a gift? How must she have felt knowing it was not the right thing to do and yet cancelling the wedding would disappoint her friends and family. Or would it? Wouldn’t her friends and family want her to make the correct life changing decision for herself? Well BRAVO to her for calling it off and having the inner strength to do something that changed her life in a positive way.
Now’s the time for her to date as much as she wants and choose the man who is supposed to be her future husband. The one who she knows in her heart is the right one.
Many of you know how difficult going through a divorce can be. How many of you who were about to walk down the isle have had second thoughts…is he really the one? What the hell am I doing? Is it too late to run for the hills? But I spent so much money on the wedding dress. Who cares about the dress…it’s just a dress for gods sakes! Ladies, please be sure this is what you want before the big day arrives.
I must give credit to all of the woman who had the guts to call off the wedding before it was too late.
And to Kim Kardashian...your Mr. Right will come along when
YOU know he’s the one!! Not your mother, your sister, your best friend, your priest…Not anyone but YOU!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New York Bound By Lisa Conrad Cohen
I wake up at 4:00am to leave for the airport at 5:00am to catch
A 7:00am flight to New York from Burbank airport. Being as vain as I am I make myself as presentable as I can. Afterall I’m now on the hit reality show “KENDRA”. What if somebody recognizes me and wants my autograph, or have a photo opp with me. I slab on some makeup not to scare anyone. I get to the airport in enough time to grab a Tullys vanilla latte and make a quick stop in the ladies room. As I walk to my gate I noticed a few people staring at me. Wow people actually recognize me as the Matchmaker/Friend on“KENDRA”. Better get the pen out to sign my first autograph.
I hope my hair looks okay for a photo. I’m at the gate and look down at my purse to grab my boarding pass and notice the longest, never ending strand of toilet paper stuck to my shoe which I’ve been dragging with me all the way through the airport. Mortified I tear it off my shoe realizing that I won’t be on TMZ. I board my plane, sit on the runway for almost 3 hours and play every game imaginable with my 3 year old, to try and keep her from running up and down the aisle of the plane. At this point I was quite frustrated, stressed, and anxious to get to New York. HELP I need a bloody mary!!
The pilot announces that due to heavy winds we might have to stop in Denver to refuel, but first we’ll have to deplane for 20 minutes before we take off. Another bloody mary please!!
Now I’m ready to jump out of my skin, but I’m trying to keep it together for my 3 year old daughter. In the terminal I walk calmly to the bathroom to throw cold water on my face and realize that the woman in the mirror can be me. Is that really me? Do I need botox? Should I get my eyes done like everyone else on TV? Do I really want to look like the Housewives of Beverly Hills….Hell no…I want people to recognize me from my high school year book photo.
I get back on the plane and notice an email that just came in through Facebook which reads, “It’s your old friend from 20 years ago…I was looking through old boxes (KEY WORD “OLD”) and I came across a photo of you who 20+ years later looking more beautiful than before…Please let me know if you are the same Lisa Conrad in the photo. Yup it was me alright…with my 80’s Linda Hamilton hairdo.
Now this guy is a good 10 years younger than me so at this moment I was on cloud nine!! A boy toy thinks I’m beautiful?
At that very moment I felt like I was 25 again. To all you ladies out there in your forties, remember this…if you feel young, and you love yourself, and exude confidence, and take pride in your appearance you will conquer all. The answer to nab the guy of your dreams in NOT running to the plastic surgeon for an eye lift, or shots of botox.
Get your ass to the gym, a yoga class, eat healthy, see a good therapist once a week (or twice if you need it), buy a new sexy dress, get a new updated hair style. If that’s what it takes to feel better about yourself, DO IT!! Be proud of who you are as a woman. Let me tell you if I wasn’t happy in my current relationship you bet your ass I would be with that boy toy in a quick minute…but I have what I want and I’m happy to say…
he thinks I’m beautiful.
A 7:00am flight to New York from Burbank airport. Being as vain as I am I make myself as presentable as I can. Afterall I’m now on the hit reality show “KENDRA”. What if somebody recognizes me and wants my autograph, or have a photo opp with me. I slab on some makeup not to scare anyone. I get to the airport in enough time to grab a Tullys vanilla latte and make a quick stop in the ladies room. As I walk to my gate I noticed a few people staring at me. Wow people actually recognize me as the Matchmaker/Friend on“KENDRA”. Better get the pen out to sign my first autograph.
I hope my hair looks okay for a photo. I’m at the gate and look down at my purse to grab my boarding pass and notice the longest, never ending strand of toilet paper stuck to my shoe which I’ve been dragging with me all the way through the airport. Mortified I tear it off my shoe realizing that I won’t be on TMZ. I board my plane, sit on the runway for almost 3 hours and play every game imaginable with my 3 year old, to try and keep her from running up and down the aisle of the plane. At this point I was quite frustrated, stressed, and anxious to get to New York. HELP I need a bloody mary!!
The pilot announces that due to heavy winds we might have to stop in Denver to refuel, but first we’ll have to deplane for 20 minutes before we take off. Another bloody mary please!!
Now I’m ready to jump out of my skin, but I’m trying to keep it together for my 3 year old daughter. In the terminal I walk calmly to the bathroom to throw cold water on my face and realize that the woman in the mirror can be me. Is that really me? Do I need botox? Should I get my eyes done like everyone else on TV? Do I really want to look like the Housewives of Beverly Hills….Hell no…I want people to recognize me from my high school year book photo.
I get back on the plane and notice an email that just came in through Facebook which reads, “It’s your old friend from 20 years ago…I was looking through old boxes (KEY WORD “OLD”) and I came across a photo of you who 20+ years later looking more beautiful than before…Please let me know if you are the same Lisa Conrad in the photo. Yup it was me alright…with my 80’s Linda Hamilton hairdo.
Now this guy is a good 10 years younger than me so at this moment I was on cloud nine!! A boy toy thinks I’m beautiful?
At that very moment I felt like I was 25 again. To all you ladies out there in your forties, remember this…if you feel young, and you love yourself, and exude confidence, and take pride in your appearance you will conquer all. The answer to nab the guy of your dreams in NOT running to the plastic surgeon for an eye lift, or shots of botox.
Get your ass to the gym, a yoga class, eat healthy, see a good therapist once a week (or twice if you need it), buy a new sexy dress, get a new updated hair style. If that’s what it takes to feel better about yourself, DO IT!! Be proud of who you are as a woman. Let me tell you if I wasn’t happy in my current relationship you bet your ass I would be with that boy toy in a quick minute…but I have what I want and I’m happy to say…
he thinks I’m beautiful.
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