Author: Melinda Jacobs

  • Is It Counterfeit or Real?

    This painting — a wedding present from my parents — was done by an artist who met me and Howard only two times at my parent’s home. I would love to give the artist credit, but after he painted several originals for my family… well… Lets just say that he’s not the most honest business…

  • POWER: Yes, there is a PRICE YOU PAY

    I used to think that having POWER meant a better night’s rest and less worrying. I was again Wrong. In MY life I get to see a lot of things that most people don’t get to see. And there are times when I am so grateful for that window of lights, cameras, action — and…

  • HOLY STACKS! Your Favorite TV STAR Sits Here

    After having a fun conversation with Jason DeRusha about what people’s desks say about them, he was kind enough to get approval for me to come down to WCCO and take some candid snapshots of the areas that our favorite TV STARS call home when the lights, cameras, and action go out. Frank VascelleroI first…

  • The Greatest Gift: The Unknown

    It should come as no surprise at this point, to regular readers of my blog, that I am not shy about sharing with you what makes me… ME. This morning I saw a DVD that I had been waiting for, sitting on my counter in the kitchen — images from my family’s Zip Lining experience…

  • First Place Winner for Most Original Sculpture

    1st place winner for most original sculpture:— 2007 Minnesota Celebrity Butter Carving Contest: Every year I participate in a week’s worth of events at the Minnesota State Fair, and granted, the Fair is not until August, BUT I figured this year I should get a jump start honing my skills so I can shoot for…

  • Leave me alone… I am trying to sleep

    I used to think that when I was up at night and my hubby was snoozing, rubbing his back was a nice thing to do. Guess it’s not only not nice, but it’s annoying. All this time I thought I was being little miss affectionate, but instead… I have been waking up my partner when…