Being ghosted by someone you’re dating is one thing, but being ghosted by a long time friend who you’ve always trusted is something entirely different. I wrote about this for Psychology Today if you’d like to check it out.

This isn’t left or right. It’s about whether government serves everyone or just the wealthy few. SNAP, Medicaid, FEMA, and cancer research aren’t waste — they’re lifelines. Dismantling them isn’t reform. It’s regression.

Any sushi roll made with cilantro instantly has my heart—and my taste buds.

I hope something magical happens for you this weekend 🍂

"But we're gonna need each other To quiet the thunder Who do we turn to If we turn on each other? Yeah, we're gonna need each other In bliss and in hunger With chances and choices And dreams of tomorrow, will we rise?” From Sarah McLachlan’s “Rise"

The pardon power was meant for mercy — not profit. Trump’s latest clemencies for George Santos and Binance’s founder aren’t justice. They’re transactions. And 1,600 “transactions” later, corruption isn’t hidden anymore — it’s policy.

Happy Friyay ☕️ 💀

We were so touched by this beautiful gift from our dear friends Brian, Griffin, and their sweet pup Oliver — a tag honoring the big brother Mocha never got to meet, but who’s surely watching over her. ❤️🐾

Every morning, Jason lays out Mocha’s toys like tiny treasures waiting to be found. I’ll never get over how much love lives in those small gestures. 🐾✨

“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it, and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.” -- President Donald Trump

Good morning ☕️ 👻

So proud of Karen Kaufman and her powerful new film Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie, premiering Saturday, 10/25 at 8/7c on Lifetime TV. A gripping story about strength, truth & community. Don’t miss it. ❤️

Jessie Buttafuoco’s convo with Drew Barrymore is powerful — two survivors connecting through truth. ❤️ The film Jessie mentions about her mom is I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco, a Lifetime movie I wrote and produced, wrapping now and premiering in January.

Yes. Yes. A thousand times, yes!

While Americans face higher insurance premiums and a shutdown, the admin just pledged $20 billion to bail out Argentina’s far-right leader and another $20 billion for investors tied to the deal. This isn’t “America First.” It’s corruption with a flag pin. 🇺🇸

Good morning, pumpkin 🎃

As we unpack from our NYC trip, Shelby is making it abundantly clear that she wants to be invited to the next wedding we travel to.

No vote. No legislation. Just bulldozers. The White House isn’t a private ballroom — it’s the people’s house.

I was nervous to bring Mocha to Rhea & Mike’s wedding — her first big event. Latte went everywhere with us, and losing him left a space I didn’t think could be filled. But Mocha was pure light — curious, calm, and at the end of the night, curled up in my jacket… home found again. ❤️🐾

Rhea & Mike’s wedding on Roosevelt Island — love, laughter, and chosen family (the best kind). 🥂✨ Mocha even posed for the photographer before the ceremony… I told her not to outshine the bride. 🐾💍

What’s yours? 🍁

Gonna miss this incredible view of the East River from our hotel room window

Happy Monday, autumn lovers 🍁

Catch my Hallmark Hall of Fame movie A Heavenly Christmas this Monday, Oct. 20 at 6am on Hallmark Mystery—starring Shirley MacLaine, Kristin Davis, and Eric McCormack. It became Hallmark’s highest-rated premiere ever for a reason. Romantic, funny, and a little bit heavenly. ☁️✨

Spotted a rare black squirrel in NYC today. 🖤 It’s not a new species — just a melanistic gray squirrel, its dark coat caused by extra pigment that helps it stay warm and hidden. Nature’s little plot twist in the middle of the city. 🐿️✨

DC J6: 1.500 arrests DC No Kings: zero Tell me again which side is violent?

New York City gets me.

Good morning from New York City, beautiful people ☀️

Saturday night in New York City. Let’s do this.

Somewhere between meetings, weekend wedding events, and Manhattan dreams… Mocha’s digging the hotel vibes. 🐾✨

Protests aren’t an insurrection. January 6th was an insurrection. Follow me for more tips.

“Most Republicans are good people. Most Democrats are good people. The White House says outrageous things to make you hate your neighbor. Your neighbor isn’t the problem. The White House is.” — MN Gov. Tim Walz We rise or fall together. Kindness is still a choice. 💛

Starbucks keeps giving top billing to Mocha. Honestly? Fair. ☕🐾

Mocha takes Manhattan. 🐾 I take meetings. 🎬 Friends, co-stars, and views worth writing about.

“My favorite animals are dogs. ” — Dr. Jane Goodall

Baby’s Third Plane Ride ✈️

Teething isn’t for wimps, is it, Mocha? 🐾

“The world is not ready for some people when they show up, but that shouldn’t stop anyone.” -- Ashly Lorenzana

Simple math 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ 🎃

No one did it like D’Angelo. Soul, groove, truth — all in one voice. The music lives on. 🖤

Celebrity sighting 📸

Good Tuesday ayem 🎃