Lain's Log

Sunday, August 05, 2012

August 5/12.

It was 50 years ago today we all lost Marilyn Monroe. This poster has graced my wall at home for decades.

Her Chanel ad is one of my favourite portraits. She is still one of the great beauties of the world.

Elaine Loring: Life throws curveballs. I was a reporter/newscaster at 680 News; entertainment reporter at Global Television for 18 TV & movie star-filled years. Got married. Had 2 fantastic kids, both now in their twenties. Kate, a writer, sex blogger, educator and singer/songwriter. http://katewritesaboutsex.com/ Max? - FAB drummer, guitarist, teacher, singer/songwriter. Check out his band, Goodbye Honolulu. http://www.goodbyehonolulu.com/videos/ I stepped out of the spotlight (ha!), to help as caregiver for our ailing mother. My sister, Carrie, a professional singer, was co-caregiver, thank goodness. In 2010, Mum passed away. Five months later, still grieving her loss, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a lumpectomy and 16 rounds of radiation at Princess Margaret Hospital. Seven years, cancer-free. (knock wood). Discovered cancer messes with the mind. Dealt with some pretty out there, over-the-top thoughts, ideas, emotional highs, lows, and let my freak flag fly! Launched Lain's Log to chronicle experiences. My goal? - As a reporter, to TELL IT LIKE IT IS! - NO candy-coating. To life! elaine.loring@rogers.com

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