Claire Colvin

As Senior Editor for TruthMedia Internet Group, Claire Colvin gets to play with words all day which makes her very happy. In addition to editing much of the content on powertochange.com, Claire is a frequent contributor to the blog. She is a voracious reader, an aspiring New York Times crossword puzzle solver, and given her preference would rather be at the beach (doing either). Claire’s articles often focus on finding a new perspective but her most popular article remains her Valentine treatise How to Write a Love Letter.

Articles by Claire Colvin

10 Lost in Alabama shooting

CNN and others are reporting that a man went on a shooting rampage in southern Alabama yesterday killing  at least 10 people including a child just a year and half old.  Most of the victims were family members of the killer who turned the gun on himself.  One of the victims, Andrea Myers, the mother [...] Read More >

3 Minute Break

This has been a tough week. With all of the heartbreak, all of the horror and helplessness of the images on TV hearts are heavy.  If you need a break, watch this.  I have never seen someone jump like that.  It made me smile, I hope it can do the same for you.  If you [...] Read More >

5 Tips for Brides

Years ago, my roommate was engaged for a year and a half. For 18 months our apartment was covered in magazines and tulle samples, lists and favors.  Eventually the day came and it was lovely.  As I walked out of the sanctuary behind the bride and groom the groom looked at his watch, turned to [...] Read More >

7 Little Treats for Summer

Summer is here and the living is easy. Even if you don’t get nine weeks of vacation anymore, the sun still feels pretty good. Leave the stresses of bathing suit shopping behind and take some time to pamper yourself. Try a few of these easy summer treats and remember how much fun summer can be. Go play [...] Read More >

A Starbucks Christmas

Early last week I opened the door to my favorite Starbucks and walked smack into Christmas. There it was, unexpected but inescapable: the red cups, the peppermint drinks, the jazzy compilation album. Once I got over the shock, I was delighted. I felt like a child waking up to the first snow and dreaming of [...] Read More >

About this blog

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Adoptees: Second Chances

Do you watch The Amazing Race? I love that show.  The scenery is incredible and while there is some of the back biting that plagues all reality shows, it’s not as bad as the ones where someone is trying to get a date.  It’s a show I look forward to each year. This season there [...] Read More >

Affordable Summer Dates

Summer is here and love is in the air. If you’re looking for some great date ideas for that special someone, summer is a fantastic time to create memories without breaking the bank. One of the easiest ways to accomplish both of these things is simply to head outside.  Take your date to the beach [...] Read More >

Al & Tipper: What Can We learn?

No one ever said marriage was easy, but for four decades Al and Tipper Gore made it work. They survived arguably one of the most controversial presidential campaigns of all time.  They survived sort of winning the presidency and then graciously handing it over.  Al Gore found a new direction in his professional life and [...] Read More >