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I Feel Like School Starts Tomorrow

I’m thinking about my carefree 12-year old self this Labor Day weekend and feeling a bit of adult melancholy. What happened to those empty summer days we had ahead of us just three months ago? So many plans – dreams of pool-side drinks and long hikes and naps dancing in my head.

But now, it’s all over. My head is full of phrases like, “You better get busy” and a slight sense of dread.

Emotional Calendar

Labor Day might be bringing up these feelings for you, too. There’s an emotional calendar to our lives and maybe, like me, you

September 2, 2019

ACTOR'S LIFE, ACTRESS, CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, FASHION, INSPIRATION, MINNESOTA, PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF-HELP

What I Learned Walking the Emmy Red Carpet (and Other First World Problems)

Nan McNamara

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What I Learned Walking the Emmy Red Carpet (and Other First World Problems)

Have you ever flown First Class? I’ve experienced it a couple of times and while I enjoyed every second of it, there was a part of me that regretted knowing how wonderful it was – because I was more than likely going to be flying coach most of the time.

So, I went to the Emmys. And I walked the Red Carpet. And now I know what it feels like.

Darn it.

But let me back-up to the preparation. How did the hair and make-up turn out? What about the dress and shoes? And

September 21, 2017

ACTOR'S LIFE, ACTRESS, AWARDS, FASHION, INSPIRATION

Walking the Emmy Red Carpet: A Do-It-Yourself Guide

Nan McNamara

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Walking the Emmy Red Carpet: A Do-It-Yourself Guide

When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota, televised awards shows were appointment viewing. The Oscars were King, but the Emmys took a close second. At nine years old, I never imagined I would actually get to GO to one of these events.

My good friend Paul is actually nominated for an Emmy this year (yay Paul!) and he asked me to be his date.

Mmmmm. Well, I guess I could do that.

But, what to wear? How should I do my make-up? What about shoes? My hair? The list of questions

September 13, 2017

ACTOR'S LIFE, AWARDS, FASHION, MINNESOTA