Lisa Earle Mcleod

Why Do Men Cheat? Bless Their Lyin' Little Scumbag Hearts

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.06.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Why makes a man cheat? For the very same reason disgruntled office workers pilfer clips and people pout at family reunions: lack of appreciation.

The "Which Candidate Would I Invite To Dinner" Debate

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


Lisa Earle McLeod

I'm just as guilty as the next person of being more interested in a candidate's wedding pictures than I am their policy positions -- but get a grip, people.

The Secret Shame of Going Broke

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.23.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

There's nothing more embarrassing than money. Or rather, the lack of it. People are more willing to talk about their sex lives than they are their f...

Are Your In-Laws Trapped In The Triangle of Truth?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.14.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

The pressure may be subtle or it might be full-on war, but there's not a person alive who hasn't felt criticized by their in-laws. Whether it's your...

Mastering the Art of Guilt-Free Giving

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.07.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Give 'til it hurts. Groan. Are you tired of being guilted into giving? Better load up on overpriced wrapping paper and spend Saturday working th...

The Triangle of Truth: Just Because I'm Right Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.03.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

It's another political season, and the spin doctors are priming the pump. The name of the game is division. Splitting complex issues into polar opposi...

How To Be Happy When You're Broke

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.26.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

How do you enjoy your life when you're constantly worried about money? Can you learn to live in the moment when your moments are constantly being in...

Warning: Faking It May Cause Embarrassing Personal Leakage

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.20.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Don't you just hate it when the real you leaks out? Like that time when, after one too many sloe gin fizzes, you finally told your sister-in-law wh...

Why Don't Women Politicians Sleep Around?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.18.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

I know that women cheat -- statistics reveal that the number of married women having affairs is on the rise. But why aren't powerful, middle-aged political women ever caught in sex scandals?

Is The Office The New Bordello?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.29.2008 | Business


Lisa Earle McLeod

I'm sure you have a lovely navel, but that doesn't mean I want to see it at the office. Yes, this is a rant. At the risk of sounding like my grand...

Optimists or Idiots? You Be The Judge

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.19.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

I confess. I'm an optimist. You know, one of those annoying people who always looks on the bright side of life, believing that everything happens fo...

Are you flawed or fabulous?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.19.2008 | Business


Lisa Earle McLeod

We all have weaknesses. What are yours? I'm not talking about jiggly thighs or belly flab. I'm talking about all those "needs improvement" areas tha...

Is Televised Self-help Taking the Place of Religion?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.10.2008 | Media


Lisa Earle McLeod

I think God is a big sassy black woman, and She sent Oprah down to spread the love. Let's be honest here. The last guy She sent wasn't too media sav...

Hey buddy, can you spare some jing?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 07.10.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

My jing is out of bling. And no amount of Doritos and NoDoz can revive it . I thought I'd unblocked the energies of the divine when a fen shui consul...