Need I say more?

My daughters Mag shoot....untouched.

Artisans Press makes a guest appearance on SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO in NYC this Wednesday!

www.sirius.com channel 102, Wednesday at 11,1,6,8,10 pm

Click "listen online" link for free trial

OK kids, I'm excited here. I got a last minute call from Judith Regan's producer at Sirius Radio asking me to come to NYC to be a guest on her show in less than 48 hours.

It all began when a dear friend and amazing musician (http://www.alicemarie.net/) gave Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City author) some of my tea after being on her show last month. I followed up with another larger box. It was somehow passed along through the studio with my marketing packet. (Here is where "opportuni-tea and preparedness" meet-up)

After accepting, and promptly screaming once I hung up, I grabbed my Banana Republic card and flew off to buy this blue top, skinny jeans and much to expensive shoes. She makes a comment about this on the show....listen to find out.

I also had the opportunity to give her some information on my book in the works: "Hell on Hellz; A Fempreneures Guide to Finding Her Business G-Spot". She laughed and asked who was publishing it. I told her "nobody...yet"

Judith is the queen of book publishing owning a chunk of Harper Collings (Regan TM) She just wrote OJ's Book "If I Did It" along with plopping Howard Stern and Rush Limbough on the map. She is an amazing woman who pulls no punches. Plus she has really beautiful hair. (We talked about this on air as well..lol)

Her television ventures have included hosting a talk show on the Fox News Channel and producing for A&E, VH1, CBS, Lifetime, and NBC.

Only 12 Million listeners...ah but no pressure, right??

Free three day pass below, so sign up the day of and enjoy the stations all week... No credit card needed.Listen on your computer free. Women and business, tea and fun!


GET A FREE # DAY PASS RIGHT HERE!Click here: SIRIUS Player - Get A 3-Day Pass

Judith Regan

Judith Regan is the founder and CEO of REGAN, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. REGAN is a multimedia company engaged in the production and development of books, television, film, Internet and radio content. Known for her innovative, bold, creative and risk-taking style, Regan has published hundreds of best-selling and award-winning authors, including Wally Lamb, Gregory Maguire, Michael Moore, General Tommy Franks, Dr. Barry Sears, Mario Puzo, Nicole Richie, Neil Strauss, Dita Von Teese, Catherine Crier, Ralph Nader, Jess Walter, Bernie Mac, Sean Hannity, Howard Stern, Eminem, Beyoncé, The Rock, Rachel Ashwell, Kelly Wearstler, and many others. The mother of two children,

I Remember Now Why I left Minnesota

Call it gloating, evil, or just a little bit of validation; but every morning I sit at my desk in sunny North Carolina, coffee in hand, toss open the window (yes, in February) and let the 69 degree breeze sweep across my desk fluttering it's papers ever so lightly. I sit back and sip...and smile as I log onto the Minneapolis Star-Tribune newspaper to gleefully read the temperatures and snow fall predictions.

The main headline this morning read:

Chaska man found frozen to the pavement dies

"A man who was found early Saturday partly frozen to the pavement on the side of a road in Chaska died Sunday, the day he turned 19 years old."

OK people. WTF? I mean he fell, hit his head and was sporting a body core temperature of 77 degrees within 20 minutes. That's damn cold people.

Minnesota is beautifully breathtaking with blue lakes for every three city blocks if you were to spread them out. Each with shops, art galleries, cafes, coffee shops and theaters sprinkled around their shores. Brightly colored sail boats glide by the dozens on the blue glittering water in the sunshine.

But Minnesota in winter, is cold. Colder than any cold you will have ever dared to breathe in....47 below windchill is nothing. If you want to kill someone, push them outside, lock the door and wait ten minutes.

I remember a childhood past-time of throwing a pan of boiling water off the deck to watch it never hit the ground, but rather produce a huge steam cloud that hovered for hours.

But don't let that fool you.

People are always surprised to know how HOT it gets in the summer. The most miserable HUMID heat (think 10,000+ lakes here) you will ever feel. You cannot breath, and you may as well forget about your hair. I walked around looking like a drown rat for 38 summers. (May explain why I only got asked out between October and May.)

If you have a yeast infection or are largely pregnant over the summer....you would rather pull your upper lip over your head while blowing your leg off with a hand grenade. Trust me. I have been there. Swollen ankles and fits of screaming are the norm.

If your water breaks in summer you will not notice.

If it breaks in the winter it will freeze your legs together at the knees. You will have to blow-dry them apart.

Growing up with my "thrifty" set of evangelical zealot parents was no treat in a hot Minnesota summer either. My brother and I suffered for Jesus with no air conditioning. Only a window AC in our parents room.

Apparently God liked them better.

Meanwhile we were stuck to our sheets in a pool of sweat with a fan 2 centimeters from our head.

I lost my bangs that way once.

On the worst nights we retreated to the basement floor on top of a sleeping bag sporting sayings like "Groovy" and "Neat". There was nothing groovy or neat about it.

Add 3 foot mosquito's (state bird) to the mix and you will find childhood photos of me, stringy blond hair and attractive pink dots of Calamine Lotion all over my limbs until I was about fifteen.

After that it was better to itch than kiss Terry Gibbons on the docks at Lake Nokomis smelling like a pharmacy.

There are other perks of moving from Minnesota. The obvious being the absence of my mother-in-law. The woman who has party's in her garage with a keg, KFC, and a space heater while wearing spray on nylons, a skirt and a parka. Also not plugging in my car at night, "shoveling out", or paying heat bills that surpassed my mortgage payments.

Although some days I admittedly miss the familiarity of some old haunts, or the simple pleasure of walking only blocks (In the city yet) to see a real blue crystal lake, devouring a good book on it's shore, floating on a raft, or watching the sunset.

Tomorrow will be in the 60's here, with the signs of spring surrounding me two months before what I am used too. The daffodils are popping their tiny yellow faces as I walk this warm evening to the end of my street, to the man made FAKE lake.

I pause to watch the three under-lit fountains spraying water high into the moonlight, leaning over the little wooden bridge.

Closing my eyes at the sound of falling water ........it can still take me back.

Jennifer Mee tormented by hiccups, now by media

Brittany Spears shaves her head.

Ok, I work hard all day to get media attention for my PR clients.

Hours of hard work, press release writing, send-outs, tweaking, editing, making contacts, calling, follow-ups, writing, hounding editors, TV and radio station pitches....

Little did I know it didn't have to be so hard. All I had to do was learn the art of an "Irritainment" (annoying entertainment spectacles we can't stop watching)

A girl gets a bad case of the hic-ups and lands her chunky ass on the Today Show, Ellen Degerenes, and apparently is now being sought after from all four corners of the world. She and her mother were flown first class to NYC, put up in a five star hotel for 5 days, because she has the hiccups.

Brittany shaves her head on You-Tube. Anna has five potential fathers for her baby (who clearly only looks like one of them. I bet my right arm on the photog with the baby-blues. The Lawyer has ladies hands, the others are old)

Hugh Grant retires and un-retires.

Tom Cruise finally gets someone knocked up and Donald Trump calls Rosie a fat pig.

Each is all over the media. Careers sky-rocket. Free.

Ok, so nobody called me to be on TV when I was constipated for 10 days and I'm a little miffed about it.I mean think about it. TEN DAYS!! I weigh 117. Ten days of poop weighs half of that.

The doctors I worked with took an X-ray to shut me up after complaining of stomach "pains" for 2 weeks while moaning and groaning around the office. All five doc's doubled over laughing when they saw the film, handing me a roll of toilet paper and a can of air freshener. I was mortified.

Did you see the media running headlines "Suburban woman's colon blocked to clavicle; lives to tell about it"

Can you see me on Regis & Kelly, perched uncomfortably sideways on a stool wearing elastic pants while Regis flashes my amazing X-ray on the screen behind him, audience shrieking, covering their face in horror? NO. What.... my medical event isn't news worthy enough?

Or how about the time I was passing blood clots the size of canned hams with a 21 day long period.

No calls. Notta.

Or the unexplained low grade fever I had for seven years? No joke. Seriously. 99.9.

Seven freakin years.

Forget submitting to editors, writing flawless media pitches for hours over cups of cold coffee...banging away until three in the morning..becoming a "mouse potato".

I'll tell my clients to do something gross abnormal or shocking. Quick and cheap.

This year I decided to embrace Valentines Day for many reasons. So I baked, and baked and baked today. I bought candy, gift bags, cards. I will have no expectations, for it doesn't matter. I will smile to know I made someones day. Valentines day is to make someone feel special.

Tips From Me and My Peeps

If You've Been Dating 1-3 Months
At this point in your relationship, take the traditional Valentine's Day gifts and add a special twist. Surprise your girl with sinfully delicious brownies, a back rub and dinner for two. You pay. No exceptions here.

If You've Been Dating 3-6 Months
This is luxe gift time, Instead of chocolates try giving a caviar, cheese and fruit spread for two before sex. Don't forget the creme fraiche and a nice bottle of champagne in the room with candles. Or take a bubble bath together, a girls fav. Tell her she's hot even if she forgot to shave her legs!

If You've Been Dating Six Months or Longer
Guys, we hate to break it to you, but six months or longer means jewelry. If you're not ready to commit, stick to bracelets, necklaces or earrings. If you need help picking something she'll like, ask her best friend to email you ideas . This is a must or you are clueless and will remain single for life.

If You Still Want to be in a Relationship Next Valentine's Day... do it.
Finally, guys, when it comes to Valentine's Day, flowers are mandatory. If you've had at least one date, and you're hoping for future contact, send flowers on Valentine's Day.

If you've been dating for three months, or married for 30 years, send flowers on Valentine's Day.

We can't tell you why it's so important, it just is.

Girl stuff.

Get a clue.