What's in a name?
Yes, that's the line from "Romeo & Juliet". But it has significance for me, as I am changing my name. Because what is "in" my name is some confusion. As some of you may already know, I started out as Debra with a well-respected local Chicago agency. People often called me Debbie, Deb, or Debs both in person and online. After I went independent, someone wrote a review, with a new profile, as Debbie. Eventually, my Debbie & Debra profiles on TER were merged but by that ti
Nothing compares to....
I would appreciate it very much if my favorite performers and artists would quit dying. Prince passed away yesterday. So did the wrestler known as Chyna, Joanie Laurer. Earlier this month, it was Merle Haggard. Now, Merle Haggard was not young; he passed away on his 79th birthday. So that wasn't exactly shocking, but of course still quite sad. Prince, however, was only 57 and Ms. Laurer just 46. There have already been rumors that drugs may have played a role in both of