Gena Martine Santoni
Let's Get Real
In the third book of the Hunger Games Trilogy, one of the main characters, Peeta, is subjected to terrible brainwashing and can no longer...
Gena Martine Santoni
Leaders Worth Following
Leadership. It is something we, as a people, deem to be very important. It is part of our narrative as Americans, and as individualists....
Gena Martine Santoni
So Cell-f Centered
It’s so tempting. It sucks you in. It demands your attention - and so you give it. It’s also a Catch-22. You want to be able get away...
Gena Martine Santoni
How To Use The Force
Commitment. There’s a powerful word. A powerful idea. Oftentimes, a scary one. It denotes something final. A thing from which we...
Gena Martine Santoni
Powerful Magic
Do you believe in magic? I must confess I do. I see it all the time. People use this magic without really even knowing what they are...
Gena Martine Santoni
The Few, The Proud, The Well-Mannered
Why do children like Cotillion? They like the fun and the games, the dancing and the chocolate chip cookies, the special decorations and...
Gena Martine Santoni
Not One Whale of a Good Time
My husband and I went on the most fabulous outing one beautiful, mild summer day in July. It was a whale watching cruise out of Dana...
Gena Martine Santoni
You Are What You Wear
Clothes. So many choices! Colors, textures, styles. What’s in and what’s out. The latest craze. Some dress for comfort, others for...
Gena Martine Santoni
False Equality
There’s been a trend lately that is becoming increasingly more common - and more disturbing. I call it False Equality, and it strikes...
Gena Martine Santoni
News From The Windy City
As usual, the summer has flown by and suddenly school is starting and the whirlwind of activity begins again. I hope you enjoyed the...
Gena Martine Santoni
Blackberry Fruitcakes or Love The One You're With
They’re everywhere. All around you. There is no escape. They’re at home. They’re at work. They’re in the mall, the movie theater, the...
Gena Martine Santoni
The Good Guest's Guide To Greatness
Often I am asked a variety of questions pertaining to etiquette and entertaining. We all know how much hard work and thoughtful planning...
Gena Martine Santoni
What Do Your Daughter's Clothes Say About Her - And About You?
Beware. I am going to talk about something many might consider to be a hot subject, and I’m going to be blunt, but you are duly warned,...
Gena Martine Santoni
Common Discourtesy
It is easy to be discouraged by the lack of courtesy we observe around us. But instead of getting mad, or growing numb, let’s take...
