Black and white photo of a young Stephanie at her first basketball game in 1972 Wowing You With Cuteness! (A V-Day Special Q&A)
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Wowing You With Cuteness! (A V-Day Special Q&A)

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Or at least these are the questions I frequently ask myself. So why not put in an adorable picture, and call it a Valentine’s Day special? Question: Do you honestly get your kicks out of writing these muses? Answer:  Okay, truth. I love laughing, and my deep hope is that you’re laughing along with me. And if… Continue reading Wowing You With Cuteness! (A V-Day Special Q&A)

Hugh Jackman and Stephanie's husband Alex standing on stage together This One’s For Hugh! (Jackman, Of Course)
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This One’s For Hugh! (Jackman, Of Course)

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Hugh Jackman is back on Broadway, and we got to sit five rows from him (explode into cheers here). And speaking of backs, I’m the luckiest girl in the world because I’m married to Hugh Backman, but we’ll get to that in a minute. Back to The Music Man. We were so close to him.… Continue reading This One’s For Hugh! (Jackman, Of Course)

Stephanie striking a disco pose with one hand raised, wearing a white top, white scarf, and golden pants, standing in front of a poster that says 'Gratitude' My Nobel Prize–A Gratitude Party! Save The Date!
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My Nobel Prize–A Gratitude Party! Save The Date!

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The title for this muse hit me last year when I celebrated my last day of getting my hardcore chemo on the rocks. Among all the decorations, the 7th Graders in my daughter’s class had made me a poster that they all signed. It said, “Gra tit ude.” If only I could make this stuff… Continue reading My Nobel Prize–A Gratitude Party! Save The Date!